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Barbecue Catering in Wissenden, Kent
Give your guests a catered BBQ at your event in Wissenden. We cook on site and serve it hot.
- Informal weddings
- Charity fundraisers
- Reunions and family get-togethers
A barbecue near Wissenden
Common questions in Wissenden
What’s the nearest station to Wissenden?
Pluckley station, about 1.5 miles north-east of the centre.
How far is Wissenden from London?
About 43 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How much choice do we need?
Three or four meats plus the vegetarian and vegan options suits most groups. Fewer items keeps service quick.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Yes. A barbecue works as a plated meal with sides; ask about china if you’d like it.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Cooking properly is our job: raw and cooked food are kept apart, with separate tongs and boards.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Will children like the BBQ?
Burgers and sausages are usually the children’s favourites, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
Is clearing up included?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
BBQ catering in Wissenden, cooked on site
The point of a catered barbecue is that you get to enjoy it. We look after the grill, the serving and the clearing, while you look after your guests. For Fêtes, fairs and sports days and retirement do’s, we’ll put together a menu of chicken skewers, beef brisket and sausages for your guests.
Near Wissenden, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. Our staff serve and clear, so you are not left handing out rolls.
Where the barbecue can go in Wissenden
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A spot well clear of buildings
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue cooked by friends, a catered barbecue means everyone gets to be a guest, and the food is cooked by people who do it every week. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Planned to your running order
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at our prices page or menu ideas for your barbecue.
The menu, dish by dish
Pulled pork
Pulled pork is slow-cooked until it falls apart, and served in a soft roll.
Sausages
Cooked through and browned on the grill, sausages are simple and satisfying.
What affects the price in Wissenden
Your quote depends on:
- Season and day of the week
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Travel to Wissenden
- The number of people
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Dietary requirements
- Roughly how many people
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and time of the event
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
The process
We set up where we agreed and keep out of the way, so your event carries on around us. Smoke drifts, so we’ll think about the wind with you. For an evening barbecue in Wissenden, think about light: daylight lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:00pm. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
- We cook and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Include children in your numbers
- Name a contact for the day
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
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Why choose BBQ catering in Wissenden?
No host spending the day cooking
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Wissenden. Popular choices:
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Fundraising barbecues
- Leaving parties
Historic houses near Wissenden include Godinton House (4.8 miles east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for every dish
- VAT, if it applies
- What crockery is supplied
- Any travel or access charges
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
The barbecue goes where we agreed, so the event carries on around us.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
Also near Wissenden
Other occasions in Wissenden
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Planning a barbecue in Wissenden
Wissenden is about 6 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Wissenden and the surrounding area are covered for events. Wissenden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Wissenden to Canterbury (about 18 miles away).
For a fundraiser at a school like Bethersden Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. For anyone arriving by rail, Pluckley station is about 1.5 miles away.
For events in TN26, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and a serving time. For events just outside Wissenden, we cover Maltman's Hill (1 mile north), Bethersden (1 mile south-east), Further Quarter (2 miles south-west), Chambers' Green (2 miles north-east) and Fir Toll (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (12 miles north-west), Ashford (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Davington (14 miles north-east) and Foley Park (13 miles north-west).
A little further out are Benenden Hospital (6 miles south-west) and Romden Castle (1 mile north-west).
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards