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Barbecue Catering in West Kingsdown, Kent
A barbecue in West Kingsdown, without you at the grill: we bring the barbecue, the food and the staff.
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Neighbourhood parties
- School fairs and summer fêtes
BBQ catering for West Kingsdown
What BBQ catering costs
The price comes down to:
- Distance from us
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
- Site access
The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- Anything the venue has asked for
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
BBQ catering in West Kingsdown, cooked on site
The barbecue goes on a level, open spot outdoors with cover over it, away from buildings, fences and overhanging branches. Tell us about the space in West Kingsdown and we’ll check it works. We’re frequently asked to cater summer staff days and cricket, football and rugby club days, with chicken skewers, beef brisket and beef burgers.
Barbecues around West Kingsdown are often relaxed garden affairs. A catered barbecue fits right in, and you won’t spend it cooking. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
BBQ ribs
Ribs are a favourite with keen barbecue fans.
Who books BBQ catering in West Kingsdown?
Meat-free choices that aren’t an afterthought
In West Kingsdown, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Big birthday parties
- Informal weddings
- Fundraising barbecues
For anyone arriving by rail, Eynsford station, about 2.6 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The full menu and the sides
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Whether VAT is included
Nearby places to West Kingsdown
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The process
If timings shift on the day, let your contact know, and we’ll work around it. Barbecue food is cooked through service, so it is flexible. For an evening barbecue in West Kingsdown, think about light: daylight lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:05pm. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We serve as people come up.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Think about where the smoke will drift
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
We cook as your guests come up, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Next to a buffet, everything is hot and freshly cooked. 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 Kingsdown
- Planned to your running order
- An itemised quote
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Our staff serve and clear
Read our pricing or menu ideas for your barbecue.
Where the barbecue can go in West Kingsdown
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the grill
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Salads
West Kingsdown questions
Is West Kingsdown close to London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to West Kingsdown?
The closest is Eynsford station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Do you come to West Kingsdown?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, West Kingsdown and the rest of Kent included. Send us the address for a quote.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Burgers and sausages are typically the children’s favourites, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who doesn’t eat meat. Let us know numbers for children.
Do you offer halal meat?
No, we don’t offer halal meat. Our meat-free options are there, or halal food would need to be arranged separately.
How much choice do we need?
You don’t need everything. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats and we’ll advise on the rest.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Of course. With salads and potatoes, it’s a proper meal on a plate.
What does the venue need to provide?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Let us know about the site and we will confirm what we need.
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
A catered BBQ in West Kingsdown: what to know
West Kingsdown is about 6 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to West Kingsdown for events and the places nearby. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from West Kingsdown to London (about 19 miles away).
For a fundraiser at a school like West Kingsdown CofE VC Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. If the day starts at a church like Church of Saint Edmund, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of West Kingsdown. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
This part of Kent takes in TN15, so your event can be anywhere in it. From Church Road, London Road and Hever Wood Road or a nearby road, we will bring the barbecue to you. We also bring barbecues to events in Maplescombe (1 mile north-west), Knatts Valley (1 mile south-west), East Hill (1 mile south-west), Fawkham Green (2 miles north-east) and Ash (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (10 miles south).
A little further out are Otford Heritage Centre (3.8 miles south-west) and Eynsford Castle (2.6 miles north-west).
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away