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BBQ Catering in Yalding
Want a barbecue in Yalding without standing at the grill? We bring the food, the barbecue and the staff, with burgers, ribs, pulled pork and more.
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Big birthday parties
A barbecue near Yalding
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Beef brisket
Slow-cooked beef brisket, sliced to serve, rich and tender.
BBQ catering in Yalding, served hot
A barbecue suits mixed groups well, with beef, chicken and pork on the menu, plus halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. On the menu are coleslaw, chicken skewers and beef burgers, and we’re regularly asked to cater big birthday parties and retirement do’s.
Country barbecues near Yalding are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Occasions we serve in Yalding
Hot food straight off the grill
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Yalding. Popular bookings include:
- Community fun days
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Evening wedding food
- Neighbourhood parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Yalding station, about 1 mile west.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
- The full menu and the sides
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
We cook as your guests come up, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, at extra cost.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with food vans, a single barbecue feeds your group together, on a menu you’ve agreed in advance. What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Served at the time you choose
- Six meats to choose from
Read our pricing and menu ideas for your barbecue.
What BBQ catering costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The journey to the venue
- The date and time of year
- Crockery choices
- Numbers
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Roughly how many people
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
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How the day works
One of us cooks, the others serve, so service stays steady. When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area. Autumn and winter barbecues in Yalding get dark early: about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We serve as people come up.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
- Name a contact for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A spot where smoke will not blow into the house or marquee
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Yalding
Is Yalding too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Yalding from London?
About 30 miles from central London.
Do you cover Yalding?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Yalding and Kent. Send us the address for a quote.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Our chef cooks outdoors, under cover, at your event, with our staff serving and clearing.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Let us know how many to expect.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
That’s one of the best reasons to have it catered: raw and cooked food are kept apart, with separate tongs and boards.
Do you offer halal meat?
No, we don’t offer halal meat. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
Barbecues in Yalding: gardens, clubs and local tips
Yalding is about 5 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Hosts in Yalding book us for events of all sizes. We bring barbecues to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 28 miles away.
If the day starts at a church like St Peter's and St Paul's Church, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. A green space like Quarry Wood is tempting, but a catered barbecue there needs the landowner’s say-so.
For events in ME18, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and roughly how many guests. Local streets include High Street, Windmill Path and Blunden Lane; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater events in Congelow (1 mile south), Benover (1 mile south), Hunton (1 mile south-east), Nettlestead Green (1 mile north-west) and Laddingford (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (5 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Oakwood Hospital (3.7 miles north-east) and Teapot Island (0.8 miles south-west).
- Pubs nearby include The Walnut Tree Public House (under half a mile north-west)
- 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