Kent · England
Barbecue Catering in Woodlands, Kent
Fresh from the grill, served at your event in Woodlands: a full barbecue menu, plus sides, served by our staff.
- Fundraising days
- Big birthday parties
- Community fun days
Planning an event in Woodlands?
What we serve, dish by dish
Beef brisket
For beef lovers, brisket is the one to choose, in a roll or with sides.
Beef burgers
Burgers cook quickly on the grill, which helps at busy times.
About our BBQ catering in Woodlands
Barbecue food is sociable food: people gather round the grill and come back for seconds. We’ll find the right spot at your venue in Woodlands. Popular choices include beef burgers, BBQ ribs and pulled pork, and we’re often booked for charity fundraisers and Fêtes, fairs and sports days.
Near Woodlands, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll plan the route. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
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. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Six meats to choose from
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Our staff serve and clear
See how we price and BBQ menu ideas.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
We set up on the spot we agreed and stay out of the way, leaving the rest of the space to you.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Towns and villages near Woodlands
More for events in Woodlands
Why choose BBQ catering in Woodlands?
Barbecue and hog roast together, if you like
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Woodlands and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Community fun days
- Fundraising barbecues
- Big birthday parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
Thinking of a barbecue in Kemsing Down? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, typically the council’s.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Plates, china and cutlery
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and any London charges
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
How it works
We start by setting up the barbecue and a serving table where we agreed. Then our chef cooks and the team serves through the time you’ve chosen. A summer barbecue in Woodlands stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it’s dark by about 7:05pm.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
- Send final numbers in good time
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or TN15 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Woodlands questions
How far is Woodlands from London?
About 19 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Woodlands?
The closest is Kemsing station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
How do you handle food safety?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
What do children usually eat?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who does not eat meat. Let us know numbers for children.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, with halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Barbecue venues around Woodlands
Woodlands is about 4 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Events in Woodlands are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. We cater 922 places across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Woodlands to London (about 19 miles away).
After a christening at a church such as Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Within reach of Woodlands are historic houses such as Lullingstone Castle (3.2 miles north-west) and Knole House (4.3 miles south-west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. Woodlands is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
We cater events across TN15. Other places close to Woodlands we cover include Cotman's Ash (1 mile south-west), Knatts Valley (1 mile north), Romney Street (1 mile north-west), East Hill (1 mile north) and Heaverham (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (13 miles east), Dartford (8 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (9 miles south).
A little further out are Sevenoaks Hospital (3.3 miles south-west) and Kemsing Castle Bank (1.4 miles south-west).
- Local pubs include The Rising Sun pub (0.5 miles south-west)
What BBQ catering costs
Things that change the price:
- The number of people
- Plates or china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Season and day of the week
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- The address or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
- An estimate of numbers
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what we look for:
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
- 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
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards