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BBQ Catering in Underriver
Planning a catered barbecue in Underriver? Our chef cooks on site, with halloumi skewers and a vegan option for non-meat eaters.
- Street parties
- Retirement do’s
- Work barbecues
BBQ catering for Underriver
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
We get there well before service, so the grill is up to heat when you’re ready to eat.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
BBQ catering for your event in Underriver
The point of a catered barbecue is that you get to enjoy it. Our chef cooks, our staff serve and we tidy up afterwards, while you look after your guests. For summer staff days and cricket, football and rugby club days, we can cook halloumi skewers, beef burgers and beef brisket and more.
A barbecue in the countryside near Underriver makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. You get a barbecue without the work: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
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Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
- Space for our vehicle nearby
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- New potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
Planning a barbecue in Underriver
Underriver is about 3 miles south-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Events in Underriver are part of our patch. Underriver is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 22 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Underriver are Knole House (1.6 miles north-west) and Ightham Mote (1.9 miles north-east). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. For anyone arriving by rail, Hildenborough station is about 2.3 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Underriver, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
For events in TN15, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook. If your venue is just outside Underriver, we also cover Budds (1 mile east), Bitchet Green (1 mile north-east), Watt's Cross (2 miles south), Godden Green (2 miles north) and Stone Street (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south), Gravesend (14 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (4 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Sevenoaks Museum (2.2 miles north-west) and Tonbridge Castle (4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Dryhill Nature Reserve and Barden Lake.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
The menu, dish by dish
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are grilled on site and served in a bun, hot off the barbecue.
Pulled pork
Pulled pork in a roll with coleslaw is hard to beat, filling and easy to eat.
Who books BBQ catering in Underriver?
Nobody in your party stuck at the grill
In Underriver and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Community fun days
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Work barbecues
- Informal weddings
Churches such as Church of St Margaret rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby normally does.
Before you book anyone
- The full menu and the sides
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether plates or china are included
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- The date and time of year
- The number of people
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
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 will suggest what works.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Allergies we should know about
- The venue or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your date and serving time
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with ordering takeaway, the cooking is part of the atmosphere, and the grill becomes a gathering point. The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Our staff serve and clear
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Cooked on site by our chef
See our prices page or BBQ menu ideas.
Underriver: your questions answered
Can you do a barbecue in Knole Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Is Underriver too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Most events pick three or four.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
Is the meat halal?
No. If guests need halal, arrange that separately.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
We cook under cover, so the season doesn’t stop us. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How it works
Before service, we set up the grill and the serving table on the agreed spot. Then it’s a case of cooking and serving through the time you’ve chosen. Autumn and winter barbecues in Underriver get dark early: about 7:05pm by late September and 3:55pm by December. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- We serve as people come up.
- We tidy up before we go.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or TN15 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away