Kent · England
BBQ Catering for The Platt
Hosting a barbecue in The Platt without doing the cooking: the food, the grill and the team are all on us.
- Evening wedding food
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Work barbecues
Book a BBQ in The Platt
BBQ catering in The Platt, cooked on site
Burgers, sausages and chicken skewers come straight off the grill, with sticky ribs, pulled pork and sliced brisket alongside. You choose the mix that suits your event. Typical bookings include informal weddings and team days and staff summer parties, with chicken skewers, halloumi skewers and pulled pork.
Country barbecues near The Platt are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. Everything is cooked through properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, with a menu planned around your guests. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why The Platt hosts choose us
- Six meats to choose from
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
Take a look at how we price and BBQ menu ideas.
What happens on the day
We start by setting up the barbecue and a serving table where we agreed. Then it is a case of cooking and serving through the time you’ve chosen. Sunset in The Platt is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- Send a photo of where the barbecue could go.
- We check it and send a price.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Include children in your numbers
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or TN3 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we serve in The Platt
You enjoy the barbecue instead of cooking it
In The Platt, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Work barbecues
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
For guests coming by train, Frant station is about 1.7 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- How dietary needs are handled
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether plates or china are included
What else we do in The Platt
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
We bring everything we need to cook and serve, so you don’t need to find grills or tongs.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
How we price a catered barbecue
Your quote depends on:
- The number of people
- The date and time of year
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Travel to The Platt
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- The venue or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your date and serving time
- An estimate of numbers
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in The Platt
Do you come out to small places like The Platt?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to The Platt?
The closest is Frant station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Do you need anything from us?
Mostly space and access: somewhere level outside for the barbecue and the serving table. We will check anything else with you.
Can you cater in The Platt?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including The Platt and Kent. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: use our quote form.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Ask and we will quote for the mix.
Will you clear up afterwards?
We tidy the serving area, so there’s very little washing up. Ask if you’d like china.
Where the barbecue can go in The Platt
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- A clear way in from where we park
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
For event organisers in The Platt
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Barbecue venues around The Platt
The Platt is about 4 miles south of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. The Platt is well within our area for events. The Platt is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 25 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Frant Church of England Primary School frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. Historic houses near The Platt include Wadhurst Castle (3 miles south-east) and Groombridge Place (4.2 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. The Platt is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
We cater events across TN3. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Frant (1 mile north), Mark Cross (2 miles south), Eridge Green (2 miles north-west), Town Row (3 miles south-west) and Tidebrook (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (14 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles north), Tonbridge (8 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles north-east) and Southborough (5 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (3.4 miles north) and The Corn Exchange (2.9 miles north). Open spaces near The Platt include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The George Public House (0.9 miles north)
What comes off the grill
BBQ ribs
Ribs are a favourite with keen barbecue fans.
Beef brisket
Slow-cooked beef brisket, sliced to serve, rich and tender.
- 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