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BBQ Catering in Wateringbury
A catered barbecue for events around Wateringbury: hot food off the grill, salads and sides, served by our staff.
- Evening wedding food
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Neighbourhood parties
A barbecue near Wateringbury
How our BBQ catering works in Wateringbury
In Wateringbury, a barbecue is a favourite for relaxed events: plenty of choice, nothing fussy and everyone happy. The difference with a catered barbecue is that nobody from your party is stuck at the grill. Whether it’s Fêtes, fairs and sports days and close and cul-de-sac parties, we can cook chicken skewers, sausages and beef burgers for your guests.
Near Wateringbury, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will plan the route. You get a barbecue without the work: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Occasions we serve in Wateringbury
Cooked on site, served hot
In Wateringbury and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Garden parties
- Work barbecues
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Wateringbury Church of England Primary School, frequently want a barbecue.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether plates or china are included
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
Also near Wateringbury
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Wateringbury: your questions answered
How far is Wateringbury from London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London.
Is Wateringbury too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes. Our chef cooks outdoors, under cover, at your event, with our staff serving and clearing.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
We can. The hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and the barbecue adds choice.
Will you clear up afterwards?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
Where the barbecue can go in Wateringbury
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what helps:
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the grill
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
What BBQ catering costs
We work out each quote from:
- How many people are eating
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
- The date and time of year
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your date and serving time
- Rough 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.
What happens on the day
Grilled food is at its best when it is hot, so we cook to order through service. Slow-cooked meats are ready as soon as service begins, so nobody waits for the first round. A summer barbecue in Wateringbury stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:00pm.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We set up under cover before service.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Barbecues in Wateringbury: gardens, clubs and local tips
Wateringbury is about 5 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Thinking about a catered barbecue in Wateringbury? We cover the whole area. Wateringbury is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is London, about 28 miles away.
After a christening at a church such as Church of St John the Baptist, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. For anyone arriving by rail, Wateringbury has its own station, Wateringbury station.
Anywhere in ME18, we can bring the barbecue to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as Glebe Meadow, Allington Gardens and Hanbury Close, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Other places close to Wateringbury we cover include Nettlestead (1 mile south-west), Red Hill (1 mile north-east), Teston (1 mile east), Kings Hill (1 mile north-west) and West Farleigh (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Oakwood Hospital (2.9 miles east) and Teapot Island (2.2 miles south).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Wateringbury pub (under half a mile east)
What we serve, dish by dish
BBQ ribs
For guests who love barbecue, the ribs are often the highlight.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes turn a barbecue into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
On the day, we arrive in good time to set up, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
A barbecue or other catering?
Instead of a takeaway delivery, the cooking is part of the atmosphere, and the grill becomes a gathering point. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our barbecue in Wateringbury
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Six meats to choose from
Read how we price and BBQ menu ideas.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away