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BBQ Catering for Westwell Leacon
Treat your guests to a proper barbecue at your event in Westwell Leacon. We cook on site and serve it hot.
- Evening wedding food
- Big birthday parties
- Neighbourhood parties
A barbecue near Westwell Leacon
How our BBQ catering works in Westwell Leacon
The barbecue goes on a level, open spot outdoors with cover over it, well clear of walls, marquee sides and trees. Tell us about the space in Westwell Leacon and we’ll check it works. Typical bookings include neighbourhood parties and sports clubs and team events, serving chicken skewers, beef burgers and pulled pork.
A barbecue in the countryside near Westwell Leacon makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Ask which items contain gluten
The barbecue goes where we agreed, leaving the rest of the space to you.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
Other occasions in Westwell Leacon
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- Permission from the venue or landowner
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Salads
Common questions in Westwell Leacon
Do you come out to small places like Westwell Leacon?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Westwell Leacon from London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Will children like the BBQ?
Burgers and sausages are typically the children’s favourites, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who doesn’t eat meat. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
Do you cover Westwell Leacon?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Westwell Leacon and the rest of Kent included. Send us the address for a quote.
Is clearing up included?
Yes, we clear up after service, so there’s very little washing up. China is available on request.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
We give you allergen information for every dish, and we’ll label the meat-free choices clearly.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, on site at your venue in Westwell Leacon. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Choose from salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Chicken skewers
Chicken on skewers suits mingling guests, on a plate or in a roll.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
A catered BBQ in Westwell Leacon: what to know
Westwell Leacon is about 5 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Westwell Leacon is well within our area for events and the places nearby. We cater 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Westwell Leacon to Canterbury (13 miles away).
For a fundraiser at a school like The Hayesbrook School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. If the day starts at a church like Charing Methodist Church, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Westwell Leacon. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
For events in TN27, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and roughly how many guests. Nearby, we also cater events in Ram Lane (1 mile south-east), Tutt Hill (1 mile south-east), Westwell (2 miles east), Hothfield (2 miles south) and Potters Corner (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles west), Ashford (5 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Coldbridge Castle (4.8 miles west) and William Harvey Hospital (5.9 miles south-east).
What happens on the day
Before service, we set up the grill and the serving table on the agreed spot. Then it is a case of cooking and serving through the time you’ve chosen. By late September, sunset in Westwell Leacon is about 7:00pm; in December it’s about 3:50pm. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or TN27 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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How we price a catered barbecue
Things that change the price:
- Numbers
- Season and day of the week
- Access to the cooking area
- Crockery choices
What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
- Any venue rules
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Instead of asking a friend to man the grill, nobody is left cooking while the party happens, and the food is cooked by people who do it every week. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our barbecue in Westwell Leacon
- Our staff serve and clear
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Cooked on site by our chef
Take a look at our prices page or our barbecue menu ideas.
Perfect for your event in Westwell Leacon
Food safety taken care of
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Westwell Leacon. Popular bookings include:
- Community fun days
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Leaving and retirement parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
Among the historic houses close to Westwell Leacon are Godinton House (2.7 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
Questions to ask before booking
- Travel and any London charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether plates or china are included
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away