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BBQ Catering in Tudeley Hale
A barbecue in Tudeley Hale, without you at the grill: the food, the grill and the team are all on us.
- Informal weddings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Summer staff days
Planning an event in Tudeley Hale?
How our BBQ catering works in Tudeley Hale
There is more to a catered barbecue than burgers: slow-cooked pulled pork, sliced beef brisket and glazed ribs make it feel like a meal, with salads, coleslaw and potatoes on the side. We are frequently asked to cater relaxed weddings and evening receptions and reunions and family get-togethers, with chicken skewers, beef burgers and halloumi skewers.
Country barbecues near Tudeley Hale are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. Everything is cooked through properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
How we price a catered barbecue
The price comes down to:
- Season and day of the week
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Plates or china
- Travel to Tudeley Hale
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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The process
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower will not stop it, but plan somewhere dry for people to eat. Autumn and winter barbecues in Tudeley Hale get dark early: about 7:00pm by late September and 3:55pm by December. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Send a picture 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 clear up so you do not have to.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about where the smoke will drift
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
- Name a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning help
Where the barbecue can go in Tudeley Hale
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Tudeley Hale
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
Questions from Tudeley Hale
Is Tudeley Hale too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Tudeley Hale close to London?
About 28 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
Do you need anything from us?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Let us know about the site and we will confirm what we need.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
We can. The hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and the barbecue adds choice.
Is the food cooked safely?
Cooking properly is our job: raw and cooked food are kept apart, with separate tongs and boards.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Weekday and off-season dates are frequently easier. Send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
The barbecue goes where we agreed, leaving the rest of the space to you.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
Barbecues in Tudeley Hale: gardens, clubs and local tips
Tudeley Hale is about 2 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Tudeley Hale and the surrounding area are covered for events. We cover 922 places in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Tudeley Hale to London (28 miles away).
Churches such as Church of All Saints rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby normally does. Coming by train? The closest railway station is Tonbridge station, roughly 2.2 miles west of the centre.
We cater events across TN11. Close by, we cover events in Tudeley (1 mile south-west), Crockhurst Street (1 mile south), Capel (2 miles south-east), Five Oak Green (2 miles east) and Colt's Hill (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (8 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles south-west), Kings Hill (7 miles north-east), Foley Park (11 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (3 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include The Milne Museum (2.1 miles west) and Tonbridge Castle (2 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Schools near Tudeley Hale include Hillview School for Girls (1.6 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Poacher & Partridge pub (within half a mile south-east)
Occasions we serve in Tudeley Hale
Six meats to choose from
In Tudeley Hale and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Team days and staff summer parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Family celebrations
- Retirement do’s
Within reach of Tudeley Hale are historic houses such as Old Soar Manor (5 miles north). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and any London charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
- Plates, china and cutlery
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with a cold buffet, everything is hot and freshly cooked, and nothing sits out all afternoon. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- A full barbecue menu
See our prices page and our barbecue menu ideas.
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards