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BBQ Catering in Southernden
Hot off the grill at your event in Southernden: a full barbecue menu, with salads and potatoes on the side.
- Neighbourhood parties
- Fundraising days
- Garden parties
BBQ catering in Southernden
Where the barbecue can go in Southernden
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Parking near the grill
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- Permission from the venue or landowner
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Southernden
- Sausages
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
- Jacket potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
How our BBQ catering works in Southernden
Food from a barbecue is best eaten hot off the grill, which is why we cook and serve as your guests come up. Tell us when you’d like to eat and we’ll plan around it. Whether it is fundraising days and Fêtes, fairs and sports days, we’ll put together a menu of coleslaw, beef brisket and beef burgers for your guests.
Country barbecues near Southernden are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Why choose BBQ catering in Southernden?
Six meats to choose from
In Southernden, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Summer staff days
- Family celebrations
- Leaving parties
- Charity fundraisers
If guests are travelling by rail, Headcorn station, about 2.1 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Allergen information for every dish
- What crockery is supplied
What happens on the day
We get there well ahead of food time, so the grill is hot by the time you want to eat. Your guests will smell it before they see it. At midsummer, it is light in Southernden until about 9:15pm, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. In late September, it is dark by about 7:00pm.
- Show us the space.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Let us know about tight access
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with a DIY barbecue, no host is stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the food is cooked properly by people who do it every week. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- Planned to your running order
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Hot food straight off the grill
- An itemised quote
See our prices page and BBQ menu ideas.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
On the day, we arrive in good time to set up, so the grill is up to heat when you’re ready to eat.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
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What else we do in Southernden
Southernden questions
Which station is closest to Southernden?
The closest is Headcorn station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Southernden?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
We bring cover for the grill, so it is guests who need a wet-weather plan.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Let us know how many to expect.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
How much choice do we need?
You do not need everything. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats.
What do children normally eat?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who does not eat meat. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Planning a barbecue in Southernden
Southernden is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Hosts in Southernden book us for events of all sizes. Southernden is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Southernden to Canterbury (about 19 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Leeds Castle (4.8 miles north). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Southernden. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
We cover events in every part of TN27 and the streets around it. Nearby, we also cater events in Swift's Green (1 mile south), Smarden Bell (2 miles south), Headcorn (2 miles south-west), Hearnden Green (2 miles west) and Biddenden Green (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Faversham (13 miles north-east), Kings Hill (13 miles north-west) and Davington (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Coldbridge Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Kent Firefighting Museum (3.8 miles south-west).
How we price a catered barbecue
The biggest factors are:
- Crockery choices
- The date and time of year
- Site access
- How many people are eating
The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Any venue rules
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or postcode
- Dietary requirements
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are grilled on site and served in a bun, hot off the barbecue.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away