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Barbecue Catering in Tonbridge, Kent
A barbecue in Tonbridge, without you at the grill: the food, the grill and the team are all on us.
- Fundraising barbecues
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Summer staff days
BBQ catering in Tonbridge
BBQ catering in Tonbridge, served hot
The point of a catered barbecue is that you get to enjoy it. We look after the grill, the serving and the clearing, so your time goes on your guests, not the food. Whether it’s Fêtes, fairs and sports days and family celebrations, we can cook coleslaw, sausages and pulled pork for your guests.
In Tonbridge, barbecues are booked for parties, work days and club events. The common need is a spot outside for the grill. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
What comes off the grill
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Common questions in Tonbridge
How far is Tonbridge from London?
About 26 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Tonbridge?
Tonbridge station, about 0.6 miles south-west of the centre.
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.
Is clearing up included?
We tidy the serving area, so there’s very little washing up. Ask if you’d like china.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Is there anything for vegans?
Yes. There’s a halloumi option and a vegan option.
What do children normally eat?
Burgers and sausages are typically the children’s favourites, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who doesn’t eat meat. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, with our staff serving and clearing.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- How many people are eating
- Travel to Tonbridge
- Crockery choices
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
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.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
- An estimate of numbers
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Step by step
Grilled food is at its best when it’s hot, so we cook and serve through the agreed time. Slow-cooked meats are ready as soon as service begins, so nobody waits for the first round. For an evening barbecue in Tonbridge, think about light: daylight lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:00pm. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- We serve as people come up.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Tonbridge
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with a hog roast, a barbecue offers more variety, with beef, chicken and pork rather than one main meat. A hog roast is the bigger spectacle, so for bigger events, why not both?. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why Tonbridge hosts choose us
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Planned to your running order
- Hot food straight off the grill
Take a look at our pricing or menu ideas for your barbecue.
Who books BBQ catering in Tonbridge?
No host spending the day cooking
In Tonbridge and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Work barbecues
- Street parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Summer parties in the garden
Coming by train? Tonbridge station is about 0.6 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- How dietary needs are handled
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Plates, china and cutlery
Towns and villages near Tonbridge
Also in Tonbridge
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask which items contain gluten
We cook as your guests come up, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
Barbecues in Tonbridge: gardens, clubs and local tips
Tonbridge is about 12 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover Tonbridge and its neighbours for events. Tonbridge is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 26 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as New Beacon School frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. Parks such as Haysden Country Park often have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first.
Events anywhere in TN9, TN10 and TN11 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and roughly how many guests. Whether your event is on High Street, Old London Road and London Road or a nearby road, we can set up and cook there. Tonbridge is on the A26 and A227, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Tonbridge we cover include Lower Haysden (2 miles south-west), Leigh (3 miles west), Bidborough (3 miles south-west), Southborough (3 miles south) and Printstile (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (7 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles south), Swanley (14 miles north), Kings Hill (7 miles north-east) and Foley Park (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include The Milne Museum (less than half a mile west) and Tonbridge Castle (within half a mile south-west). Within reach you’ll find Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Local schools include Hillview School for Girls (0.7 miles south) and Royal Rise Primary School (0.8 miles south)
- Local pubs include Ivy House Public House (under half a mile west)
Where the barbecue can go in Tonbridge
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away