Kent · England
Barbecue Catering in Sutton Valence, Kent
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, cooked on site in Sutton Valence by our chef. Our staff serve and clear.
- Charity fundraisers
- Street parties
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
A barbecue near Sutton Valence
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Beef burgers
Our chef grills beef burgers to order, straight from the grill to the bun.
BBQ catering in Sutton Valence, cooked on site
Barbecues are good at pleasing everyone, with beef, chicken and pork on the menu, and proper vegetarian and vegan options too. We are frequently asked to cater cricket, football and rugby club days and summer parties in the garden, with beef burgers, BBQ ribs and sausages.
In a small place like Sutton Valence, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will plan the route. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
A catered BBQ in Sutton Valence: what to know
Sutton Valence is about 5 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Planning a catered barbecue in Sutton Valence? We cover the whole area. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Sutton Valence to Canterbury (about 22 miles away).
Churches such as Church of St Mary rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby generally does. For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Staplehurst station, roughly 3.4 miles south-west of the centre. Sutton Valence is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
We cater events across the ME17 postcode area. Whether your event is on High Street, Lower Road and School Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Warmlake (1 mile north), Five Wents (1 mile north), Chart Sutton (1 mile north-west), Langley Heath (2 miles north) and Langley (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (5 miles north-west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include The Dog Collar Museum (2.8 miles north-east) and Sutton Valence Castle (within half a mile east).
- Local pubs include Clothworkers Arms (less than half a mile west)
How it works
Our chef runs the grill while our staff serve, so the queue keeps moving. When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area. Autumn and winter barbecues in Sutton Valence get dark early: about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Give us a contact number for the day
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or ME17 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a catered barbecue
The price comes down to:
- Travel to Sutton Valence
- The number of people
- The date and time of year
- Plates or china
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Sutton Valence: your questions answered
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Sutton Valence close to London?
About 36 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
Is clearing up included?
Yes, we clear up after service, so there is very little washing up. Ask if you’d like china.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
Once your date is fixed, particularly for a summer weekend. But ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Do you offer halal meat?
No, we don’t offer halal meat. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
How do you handle food safety?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, following Food Standards Agency advice.
Do you need anything from us?
Mostly space and access: somewhere level outside for the barbecue and the serving table. We’ll confirm details when we quote.
A barbecue or other catering?
Next to a buffet, barbecue food is hot and cooked to order. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our barbecue in Sutton Valence
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Timed around your day
- A clear quote with everything listed
See our pricing and BBQ menu ideas.
Nearby places to Sutton Valence
More for events in Sutton Valence
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Events we cater in Sutton Valence
Cooked on site, served hot
In Sutton Valence, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Street parties
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
Historic houses near Sutton Valence include Stoneacre (2.8 miles north) and Leeds Castle (2.9 miles north-east). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for every dish
- Any travel or access charges
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the moment service begins, which takes the pressure off the grill.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- Permission from the venue or landowner
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Sutton Valence
- Salads
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards