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BBQ Catering for Stansted
BBQ catering in Stansted: our chef cooks on site, with burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, and our staff serve.
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BBQ catering for Stansted
How our BBQ catering works in Stansted
BBQ catering means we bring the barbecue and do the cooking. We cook on site at your event in Stansted, outdoors under cover, while our staff serve your guests and tidy up. Whether it is charity fundraisers and back-garden get-togethers, we can cook beef brisket, coleslaw and BBQ ribs and more.
In a small place like Stansted, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. You get a barbecue without the work: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue if a few things are right. Check these:
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Stansted
- Beef burgers
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
Step by step
If timings shift on the day, let your contact know, and we will work around it. A barbecue is easy to time, as most of it is cooked as people eat. For an evening barbecue in Stansted, think about light: it is light until about 9:20pm in June but only about 7:00pm in late September. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- We tidy up before we go.
Preparing for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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A barbecue or other catering?
Next to a fixed venue menu, a catered barbecue lets you choose exactly what’s served. The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Why Stansted hosts choose us
- Our staff serve and clear
- A full barbecue menu
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at our prices page and BBQ menu ideas.
Barbecue venues around Stansted
Stansted is about 6 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Thinking about a catered barbecue in Stansted? We cover the whole area. Stansted is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Stansted to London (20 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 2.9 miles south, is the nearest station. If the day starts at a church like Church of St Mary, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. Stansted is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs 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.
For events in TN15, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook. Streets in the area include Parsons Lane, Plaxdale Green Road and Hatham Green Lane, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. For events just outside Stansted, we cover Ash (2 miles north), West Kingsdown (2 miles north-west), West Yoke (2 miles north), Knatts Valley (2 miles west) and Fawkham Green (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (6 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (9 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Sevenoaks Hospital (5.5 miles south-west) and Ightham Court (2.8 miles south).
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
We cook as your guests come up, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
How we price a catered barbecue
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Crockery choices
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel to Stansted
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Any venue rules
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers
- The date and time of the event
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Towns and villages near Stansted
Other occasions in Stansted
FAQs for Stansted
Could you cook in Trosley Country Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Stansted too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What do children normally eat?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
Can you do halal?
We don’t offer halal. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
The cooking area is covered, so it is guests who need a wet-weather plan.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Beef burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Is clearing up included?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Beef brisket
Beef brisket is slow-cooked and sliced, rich and tender.
Occasions we serve in Stansted
Food safety taken care of
In Stansted, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Street parties
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Big birthday parties
- Team days and staff summer parties
Within reach of Stansted are historic houses such as Lullingstone Castle (4.7 miles west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards