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Barbecue Catering in South Darenth, Kent
Six barbecue meats and proper vegetarian and vegan options, cooked on site in South Darenth by our chef. We serve and tidy up.
- Garden parties
- Club open days
- Big birthday parties
BBQ catering in South Darenth
BBQ catering for your event in South Darenth
Hosting a barbecue typically means shopping, prepping, cooking and clearing. A catered barbecue takes all of that off your hands, so you can spend the time with your guests. For sports clubs and team events and close and cul-de-sac parties, we will put together a menu of BBQ ribs, beef burgers and halloumi skewers and more.
A barbecue in the countryside near South Darenth makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. You get a barbecue without the work: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes for a proper meal.
How we price a catered barbecue
Your quote depends on:
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Season and day of the week
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the event is
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near South Darenth
Also in South Darenth
Planning for dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
We cook as your guests come up, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
South Darenth questions
Can you do a barbecue in Darenth Country Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is South Darenth close to London?
About 16 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What does the venue need to provide?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Tell us what’s available on site and we’ll confirm the rest when we quote.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, and our staff serve and clear.
How many meats should we choose?
Not generally. Mix quick-grilled items with pulled pork or brisket and we’ll advise on the rest.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tell us your numbers and we’ll suggest a split.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
Do you offer halal meat?
We don’t offer halal. Our meat-free options are there, or halal food would need to be arranged separately.
The process
With cover over the grill, the weather rarely holds us up, though your guests will want shelter if it rains. For an evening barbecue in South Darenth, think about light: it is light until about 9:20pm in June but only about 7:05pm in late September. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We check the space and quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We pack away and leave the area tidy.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or DA4 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
South Darenth barbecues: local tips
South Darenth is about 3 miles south of Dartford, in Kent. South Darenth is well within our area for events. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from South Darenth to London (about 16 miles away).
Historic houses near South Darenth include Lullingstone Castle (3.9 miles south-west) and Hall Place and Gardens (5 miles north-west). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. PTAs at schools such as Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. South Darenth is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Events anywhere in DA4 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Whether your event is on East Hill, East Lane and New Road or a nearby road, we can set up and cook there. Other places close to South Darenth we cover include St Margarets (1 mile north-east), Sutton at Hone (1 mile north-west), Darenth (1 mile north), Grubb Street (1 mile east) and Green Street Green (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (3 miles north), Sevenoaks (9 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles east), Tonbridge (14 miles south) and Northfleet (5 miles north-east).
A little further out are Stone Museum of Geology (2.9 miles north) and Eynsford Castle (2.7 miles south-west). The countryside around South Darenth includes Wansunt Pit and Sawyers Lake.
- Nearby schools include Leigh Academy (2.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Greyhound pub (0.8 miles north-west)
A barbecue or other catering?
Next to a buffet, barbecue food is hot and cooked to order, and nothing sits out all afternoon. What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why South Darenth hosts choose us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Planned to your running order
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
Take a look at our pricing and our barbecue menu ideas.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Perfect for your event in South Darenth
Halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
In South Darenth and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Big birthday parties
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
Parks such as Darenth Country Park frequently have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first.
What your quote should include
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Any travel or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
Space, access and the venue
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what we look for:
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- A spot well clear of buildings
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in South Darenth
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- Beef burgers
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards