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BBQ Catering in Standen
Fresh from the grill, served at your event in Standen: burgers, sausages, chicken skewers and ribs, plus sides, served by our staff.
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Community fun days
Book a BBQ in Standen
Who books BBQ catering in Standen?
Six meats to choose from
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Standen and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Garden parties
- Summer staff days
If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Headcorn station, about 2.6 miles north-west.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
- How dietary needs are handled
BBQ catering in Standen, served hot
A barbecue suits mixed groups well, because there is beef, chicken and pork to choose from, and proper vegetarian and vegan options too. Popular choices include beef burgers, BBQ ribs and sausages, and we’re frequently booked for summer parties in the garden and Fêtes, fairs and sports days.
A barbecue in the countryside near Standen makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains. You get a barbecue without the work: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Standen barbecues: local tips
Standen is about 9 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We cover Standen and its neighbours for events. Standen is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Standen to Canterbury (21 miles away).
Standen is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Here we cover the TN27 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Local streets include Smarden Road, Pook Lane and Weeks Lane; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For events just outside Standen, we cover Curteis' Corner (1 mile south-west), Lashenden (1 mile north-west), Monk's Hill (1 mile north-east), Biddenden (1 mile south-west) and Stede Quarter (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west), Foley Park (12 miles north-west) and Paddock Wood (12 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Benenden Hospital (3.5 miles south-west) and Romden Castle (2.7 miles north-east).
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Numbers
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
- Travel to Standen
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.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
- Where the event is
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Standen
Do you come out to small places like Standen?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Standen?
Headcorn station, about 2.6 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Let us know how many to expect.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
That’s one of the best reasons to have it catered: raw and cooked food are kept apart, with separate tongs and boards.
Do you label the food for allergies?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
We cook under cover, so rain isn’t a problem for the food. Plan somewhere dry for your guests to eat.
A barbecue or other catering?
Instead of a takeaway delivery, a barbecue becomes part of the event, with the smell drawing people over. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book our barbecue in Standen
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Six meats to choose from
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Sides to make it a full meal
See how we price and menu ideas for your barbecue.
What comes off the grill
Beef burgers
A burger is the barbecue classic, and they’re a safe bet for children and adults alike.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes for a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Step by step
Grilled food is at its best when it’s hot, so we cook to order through service. Slow-cooked meats are ready as soon as service begins, which keeps the queue moving. At midsummer, it’s light in Standen until about 9:15pm, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. In late September, it is dark by about 7:00pm.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Choose your meats and sides.
- 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
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Include children in your numbers
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what we look for:
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the grill
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
We cook as your guests come up, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away