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BBQ Catering for Swattenden
BBQ catering in Swattenden: our chef cooks on site, from burgers and sausages to ribs, pulled pork and brisket, served hot by our staff.
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Evening wedding food
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
Planning an event in Swattenden?
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
How our BBQ catering works in Swattenden
There is something about a barbecue that gets people talking: the smell, the queue and the plates piled high. In Swattenden, we’ll set up where it suits your event. Typical bookings include garden parties and work barbecues, with beef burgers, chicken skewers and pulled pork.
Country barbecues near Swattenden are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Barbecue venues around Swattenden
Swattenden is about 12 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Swattenden for events. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Swattenden to Canterbury (about 28 miles away).
After a christening at a church such as Congregational Church, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Cranbrook School, frequently want a barbecue. Swattenden is within about a mile 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.
Wherever your event is in TN17, we can bring the barbecue to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Swattenden we cover include Hartley (1 mile west), Cranbrook (1 mile north), Baker's Cross (1 mile north-east), Coursehorn (1 mile north-east) and Gill's Green (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north) and Foley Park (14 miles north).
A little further out are Sissinghurst Castle (3.2 miles north-east) and Benenden Hospital (3.9 miles east).
- Pubs nearby include Duke Of York Public House Little Tudor (0.9 miles north)
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue if a few things are right. A quick checklist:
- A clear way in from where we park
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Swattenden
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
Why choose BBQ catering in Swattenden?
Next to a buffet, everything is hot and freshly cooked, and nothing sits out all afternoon. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book with us
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Six meats to choose from
- Our staff serve and clear
- Served at the time you choose
Read our pricing and BBQ menu ideas.
Nearby places to Swattenden
Also in Swattenden
Why choose BBQ catering in Swattenden?
Cooked on site, served hot
Hosts in Swattenden book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Family celebrations
- Work barbecues
- Neighbourhood parties
Parks such as Crane Valley often have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first.
Questions to ask before you book
- What crockery is supplied
- Travel and any London charges
- If the price includes VAT
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Plates or china
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- Access to the cooking area
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any dietary needs or allergies
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
All the cooking and serving equipment comes with us, so there’s no need to borrow a grill.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
What we serve, dish by dish
Sausages
Children usually head straight for the sausages.
Chicken skewers
Chicken gives guests who do not eat pork or beef a meat option, cooked until it is hot all the way through.
Swattenden questions
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Swattenden from London?
About 39 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
We cook under cover, so the season does not stop us. In winter, plan lighting and somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Should we have every meat?
Not generally. Mix quick-grilled items with pulled pork or brisket and we’ll advise on the rest.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
We give you allergen information for every dish, and we’ll label the meat-free choices clearly.
Is there anything for vegans?
We do. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage, cooked separately from the meat.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
We bring cover for the grill, so it’s guests who need a wet-weather plan.
What do children generally eat?
Yes, generally: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Give us a rough number of children.
How it works
If timings shift on the day, let your contact know, and we’ll work around it. Barbecue food is cooked through service, so it is flexible. For an evening barbecue in Swattenden, think about light: it is light until about 9:15pm in June but only about 7:00pm in late September. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- We tidy up before we go.
How to prepare
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away