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Barbecue Catering in Wanshurst Green, Kent
Thinking about a catered barbecue in Wanshurst Green? Our chef cooks on site, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
- Big birthday parties
- Retirement do’s
- Sports clubs and team events
BBQ catering for Wanshurst Green
BBQ catering for your event in Wanshurst Green
Barbecue food is at its best straight from the grill, so we cook and serve through the agreed service time. Tell us when you’d like to eat and we’ll work to it. For evening wedding food and back-garden get-togethers, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, beef burgers and pulled pork for your guests.
A barbecue in the countryside near Wanshurst Green makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve.
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A clear way in from where we park
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Wanshurst Green
- New potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
Perfect for your event in Wanshurst Green
Hot food straight off the grill
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Wanshurst Green. For example:
- Big birthday parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Sports clubs and team events
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
Coming by train? The nearest station is Marden station, about 1.2 miles west.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Whether travel is included
Wanshurst Green: your questions answered
Is Wanshurst Green too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Wanshurst Green?
The closest is Marden station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Should we have every meat?
Not generally. Mix quick-grilled items with pulled pork or brisket and we will advise on the rest.
Will you clear up afterwards?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Ask and we’ll quote for the mix.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season, with cover over the grill. Plan shelter for your guests.
Can you do halal?
No, we don’t offer halal meat. Our meat-free options are there, or halal food would need to be arranged separately.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue cooked by friends, a catered barbecue means everyone gets to be a guest, and food safety is in professional hands. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- A full barbecue menu
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Take a look at our prices page and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
What happens on the day
Our chef runs the grill while our staff serve, so service stays steady. After service, we clear up and pack away. At midsummer, it’s light in Wanshurst Green until about 9:15pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it’s dark by about 7:00pm.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
How to prepare
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Planning help
What comes off the grill
BBQ ribs
Ribs make a barbecue feel like a feast, served alongside the burgers and sausages.
Chicken skewers
Chicken on skewers suits mingling guests, on a plate or in a roll.
Barbecue venues around Wanshurst Green
Wanshurst Green is about 6 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover events in Wanshurst Green. Wanshurst Green is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Wanshurst Green to Canterbury (about 25 miles away).
After a christening at a church such as St Michael and All Angels Church, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Wanshurst Green is within about 6 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.
Here we cover the TN12 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Wanshurst Green, we also cover St Ann's Green (1 mile north), Milebush (1 mile north-west), Underling Green (1 mile north), Marden Thorn (1 mile south) and Cross-at-Hand (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (6 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (11 miles west) and Kings Hill (8 miles north-west).
A little further out are South East Romany Museum (0.5 miles south-west) and Sutton Valence Castle (4.1 miles north-east).
Looking after everyone
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
We cook as your guests come up, while our staff serve and keep things flowing.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, quoted separately.
Places near Wanshurst Green
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What affects the price in Wanshurst Green
Things that change the price:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Dietary requirements
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards