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Barbecue Catering in The Moor, Kent
Planning a barbecue in The Moor and don’t want to cook? Our chef and team handle everything, from burgers to brisket.
- Informal weddings
- Summer staff days
- Big birthday parties
Book a BBQ in The Moor
How our BBQ catering works in The Moor
Hosting a barbecue generally means shopping, prepping, cooking and clearing. With BBQ catering, all of that is done for you, so you can enjoy your own event. Whether it is club open days and engagement and anniversary parties, we will put together a menu of beef brisket, halloumi skewers and chicken skewers and more.
Country barbecues near The Moor are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
How the day works
On the day, we position the grill under cover and get it up to heat. Then our chef cooks through the service time, worked around your serving time. Autumn and winter barbecues in The Moor get dark early: about 7:00pm by late September and 3:55pm by December. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We pack away and leave the area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Let us know about tight access
Getting a price
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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Is a barbecue right for your event?
Instead of a takeaway delivery, the cooking is part of the atmosphere, with the smell drawing people over. 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, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our barbecue in The Moor
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Planned to your running order
See our pricing or our barbecue menu ideas.
Perfect for your event in The Moor
You enjoy the barbecue instead of cooking it
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Big birthday parties
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Fundraising barbecues
Among the historic houses close to The Moor are Great Dixter (4.8 miles south-east). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether plates or china are included
- A clear list of what’s included
Common questions in The Moor
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to The Moor?
Etchingham station, about 3.3 miles south-west of the centre.
Will children like the BBQ?
Usually, yes: simple food in a roll suits most children. Tell us how many children to expect.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
We can. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Yes, on plates with salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you label the food for allergies?
We give you allergen information for every dish, and we can label the vegetarian and vegan options.
Will you clear up afterwards?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
How many meats should we choose?
Not typically. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats.
For event organisers in The Moor
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
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.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
- Season and day of the week
- The journey to the venue
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- An estimate of numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Nearby places to The Moor
What else we do in The Moor
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot tidy.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, at extra cost.
Barbecues in The Moor: gardens, clubs and local tips
The Moor is about 12 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. We are happy to travel to The Moor for events. We bring barbecues to 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 30 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Etchingham station, about 3.3 miles south-west. A green space like Collingwood Nature Reserve is tempting, but a catered barbecue there needs the landowner’s say-so. The Moor is within about 5 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.
We cover events in every part of the TN18 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on The Moor, Pipers Lane and The Chestnuts or anywhere nearby, we can set up and cook there. Close by, we cover events in Hawkhurst (1 mile north-east), Little Conghurst (1 mile east), Pipsden (1 mile north-east), Four Throws (1 mile east) and Beal's Green (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (15 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west), Tenterden (8 miles east), Southborough (13 miles north-west) and Park Wood (14 miles north).
A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (4.6 miles west).
- Schools near The Moor include Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Eight Bells Hotel (less than half a mile south)
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- Parking near the grill
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- New potatoes
- Pulled pork
A closer look at the menu
Sausages
Sausages are a barbecue favourite, in a roll or on a plate.
Beef burgers
No barbecue is complete without burgers, and they’re a safe bet for children and adults alike.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards