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BBQ Catering for Whetsted
Fresh from the grill, served at your event in Whetsted: a full barbecue menu, with salads and potatoes on the side.
- Leaving parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Garden parties
Planning an event in Whetsted?
About the food
Sausages
Sausages are a barbecue favourite, in a roll or on a plate.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
BBQ catering in Whetsted, served hot
In Whetsted, 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. We are frequently asked to cater leaving and retirement parties and big birthday parties, serving BBQ ribs, sausages and beef burgers.
Near Whetsted, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will handle the rest. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
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Before you choose a spot
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what we look for:
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- A spot where smoke won’t blow into the house or marquee
- A clear way in from where we park
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the grill
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
Occasions we serve in Whetsted
Barbecue and hog roast together, if you like
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Whetsted. For example:
- Summer parties in the garden
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
If guests are travelling by rail, Paddock Wood station is about 0.9 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What crockery is supplied
- Any travel or access charges
What BBQ catering costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Travel to Whetsted
- Season and day of the week
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Dietary requirements
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the event is
- An estimate of numbers
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
Common questions in Whetsted
What’s the nearest station to Whetsted?
The closest is Paddock Wood station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Can you do a barbecue in Foal Hurst Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
Do you need anything from us?
Mostly space and access: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We’ll confirm details when we quote.
Do you offer halal meat?
No. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: use our quote form.
What if it rains?
We cook under cover, so rain isn’t a problem for the food. Plan somewhere dry for your guests to eat.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
Summer is the busiest time, but we cook all year, with cover over the grill. Plan shelter for your guests.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area and pack away, so there is very little left for you to do.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
Barbecues in Whetsted: gardens, clubs and local tips
Whetsted is about 4 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. We cater events of every size in Whetsted. Whetsted is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Whetsted to London (29 miles away).
If you had Foal Hurst Wood in mind, ask the council or landowner first: barbecues are frequently restricted in parks. Churches such as Five Oak Green Church rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby generally does.
For events in TN12, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook. For events just outside Whetsted, we cover Five Oak Green (1 mile south-west), Paddock Wood (1 mile south-east), Colt's Hill (1 mile south-west), Capel (2 miles south-west) and Crockhurst Street (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south-west), Tonbridge (4 miles west), Kings Hill (6 miles north) and Foley Park (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tonbridge Castle (4.4 miles west) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Whetsted include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Schools near Whetsted include Mascalls School (1.6 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Kings Head pub (0.9 miles south-west)
Why choose BBQ catering in Whetsted?
Instead of a takeaway delivery, the cooking is part of the atmosphere, with the smell drawing people over. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Planned to your running order
- A full barbecue menu
Read our prices page and BBQ menu ideas.
What happens on the day
Barbecue food is best straight off the grill, so we cook to order through service. Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the start, which keeps the queue moving. At midsummer, it is light in Whetsted until about 9:15pm, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. In late September, it is dark by about 7:00pm.
- Send a photo of where the barbecue could go.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Let us know about tight access
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or TN12 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Related guides
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards