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BBQ Catering for Woodhatch
Planning a barbecue in Woodhatch and do not want to cook? Our chef and team handle everything, from burgers to brisket.
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Informal weddings
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
BBQ catering in Woodhatch
About our BBQ catering in Woodhatch
In Woodhatch, a barbecue is a favourite for relaxed events: plenty of choice, nothing fussy and everyone happy. With us cooking, nobody you know spends the afternoon at the grill. We serve halloumi skewers, chicken skewers and BBQ ribs, and we are regularly asked to cater charity fundraisers and 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays.
Country barbecues near Woodhatch are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
The menu, dish by dish
Beef brisket
Sliced brisket adds a grown-up touch.
Sausages
Sausages go down well with younger guests.
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Where the barbecue can go in Woodhatch
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the grill
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
Nearby places to Woodhatch
Other occasions in Woodhatch
Step by step
We get there well ahead of food time, so the barbecue is ready when you are. The smell soon brings people over. Autumn and winter barbecues in Woodhatch get dark early: about 7:05pm by late September and 3:55pm by December. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- We tidy up before we go.
How to prepare
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Name a contact for the day
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or TN11 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a catered barbecue
The price comes down to:
- Access to the cooking area
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel to Woodhatch
- Whether you want china
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Why choose BBQ catering in Woodhatch?
Next to a hog roast, a barbecue offers more variety, with beef, chicken and pork rather than one main meat. A hog roast feeds everyone at once and makes a centrepiece, so some events have both. 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.
Why Woodhatch hosts choose us
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Timed around your day
- Cooked on site by our chef
- An itemised quote
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the moment service begins, which takes the pressure off the grill.
China crockery is available on request, at extra cost.
Barbecues in Woodhatch: gardens, clubs and local tips
Woodhatch is about 4 miles north-west of Tonbridge, in Kent. We cover events in Woodhatch, along with the towns and villages around it. Woodhatch is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 23 miles away.
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Weald Community Primary School, often want a barbecue. Nearby historic houses include Knole House (3 miles north) and Penshurst Place (3.4 miles south). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Woodhatch, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Anywhere in TN11 and TN14, we can cook on site for your guests. Nearby, we also cater events in Hall's Green (1 mile west), Sevenoaks Weald (1 mile north-west), Charcott (2 miles south-west), Goathurst Common (3 miles north-west) and Ide Hill (3 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles south-east), Tonbridge (4 miles south-east) and Swanley (12 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Chiddingstone Castle (3.6 miles south-west) and Sevenoaks Museum (3.4 miles north). The countryside around Woodhatch includes Dryhill Nature Reserve and Barden Lake.
Perfect for your event in Woodhatch
No host spending the day cooking
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Woodhatch and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Evening wedding food
- Fundraising days
- Garden parties
- Sports clubs and team events
For guests coming by train, Hildenborough station is about 1.3 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether travel is included
Common questions in Woodhatch
Do you come out to small places like Woodhatch?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
What do children normally eat?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Let us know numbers for children.
Is the food cooked safely?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
We can. The hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and the barbecue adds choice.
What does the venue need to provide?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Tell us what’s available on site and we’ll confirm the rest when we quote.
Should we have every meat?
You do not need everything. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats and we’ll advise on the rest.
Do you label the food for allergies?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Tell us about allergies in advance.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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