Kent · England
BBQ Catering for West Cross
Fresh from the grill, served at your event in West Cross: burgers, sausages, chicken skewers and ribs, plus sides, served by our staff.
- Back-garden get-togethers
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Sports clubs and team events
A barbecue near West Cross
West Cross barbecues: local tips
West Cross is about 12 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We cover events in West Cross, as well as the surrounding area. West Cross is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from West Cross to Canterbury (25 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to West Cross are Smallhythe Place (3.7 miles east) and Great Dixter (4.1 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. Churches such as Parish Church of St Mary rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby typically does. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of West Cross. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Wherever your event is in TN17, we can cook on site for your guests. For events just outside West Cross, we cover Rolvenden (1 mile east), Rolvenden Layne (1 mile south-east), Strood (1 mile east), East End (2 miles north) and Parkgate (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (15 miles north), Ashford (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (13 miles north-west), Tenterden (3 miles east), Bearsted (15 miles north) and Park Wood (13 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Benenden Hospital (2.2 miles north) and Sissinghurst Castle (4.5 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include Bull Hotel (0.5 miles east)
About our BBQ catering in West Cross
Some hosts in West Cross pair a barbecue with a hog roast, giving guests both the spectacle and the variety. Ask and we’ll quote for both. Whether it is fundraising days and evening wedding food, we can cook halloumi skewers, coleslaw and chicken skewers for your guests.
Country barbecues near West Cross are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Beef burgers
No barbecue is complete without burgers, loved by most ages.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the grill
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
FAQs for West Cross
Is West Cross close to London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
We can. The hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and the barbecue adds choice.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, with our staff serving and clearing.
Will you clear up afterwards?
We tidy the serving area, so there is very little washing up. China is available on request.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop it. Have a gazebo, marquee or room indoors for eating.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we’ll work around it where possible.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
Step by step
We set up where we agreed and keep out of the way, so your event carries on around us. We will place the grill so smoke drifts away from guests. By late September, sunset in West Cross is about 7:00pm; in December it is about 3:55pm. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Choose your meats and sides.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in our quote form.
Related guides
How we price a catered barbecue
The biggest factors are:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers
- The date and time of the event
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or TN17 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose BBQ catering in West Cross?
Cooked on site, served hot
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around West Cross. Popular choices:
- Summer staff days
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Neighbourhood parties
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Rolvenden Primary School, frequently want a barbecue.
What your quote should include
- What crockery is supplied
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
More for events in West Cross
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with a hog roast, a barbecue gives more choice, with beef, chicken and pork rather than one main meat. A hog roast is the bigger spectacle, so some events have both. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our barbecue in West Cross
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Served at the time you choose
- Our chef at the grill, not you
See our pricing or our barbecue menu ideas.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away