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Catering Company in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Need food for an event in Royal Tunbridge Wells? We bring hot, generous food and the team to serve it.
- Garden parties
- Community fun days
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Event catering in Royal Tunbridge Wells
How the day works
We work back from when you want to eat: we arrive early for a hog roast, and in good time for a barbecue. Either way, food is ready when you are. In Royal Tunbridge Wells, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. By late December, sunset is about 3:55pm.
- Send us your date, venue and rough numbers.
- Choose your menu with us.
- We arrive in good time and set up under cover.
- We serve when you’re ready.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or TN2 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
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How our event catering works in Royal Tunbridge Wells
When you are comparing caterers in Royal Tunbridge Wells, start with the menu. We keep it simple and generous: a carved hog roast, a barbecue, or the two together. For crew lunches and Fêtes, fairs and school events, we can cook beef burgers, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers and more.
Plenty of events in Royal Tunbridge Wells happen at home, in the garden or on the drive, where a hog roast or barbecue saves anyone cooking. Let us know how we reach the garden. Everything we serve is cooked at your venue, whether it is a hog roast, a barbecue or both.
Caterers in Royal Tunbridge Wells: venues and local tips
Royal Tunbridge Wells is about 30 miles south-east of London, in Kent. Hosts in Royal Tunbridge Wells book us for events of all sizes. Royal Tunbridge Wells is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 27 miles away.
Planning an event in Hilbert Woods? Any cooking there needs the landowner’s permission, usually the council’s. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Tunbridge Wells station, about 0.5 miles south-west. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Royal Tunbridge Wells, so countryside venues are close by. Venues there may limit outside caterers, so ask about their rules first.
Anywhere in TN2, TN4 and TN1, we can roast on site for your guests. Your event could be at a house on Market Square, Goods Station Road and Culverden Square or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Main roads around Royal Tunbridge Wells include the A26 and A263, which makes travel to your event easy. Nearby, we also cater events in Tonbridge (4 miles north), Crowborough (7 miles south-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles north), East Grinstead (12 miles west) and Maidstone (14 miles north-east). Royal Tunbridge Wells is one of the larger places we cover in Kent, with plenty of venues for events.
Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Place (less than half a mile south-west) and Tonbridge Castle (4.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Skinners' School (0.5 miles north-west) and Rose Hill School (1 mile west)
- Local pubs include Crystal Palace pub (within half a mile south-east)
Why choose event catering in Royal Tunbridge Wells?
We serve and tidy up
As caterers in Royal Tunbridge Wells, we are booked for all kinds of events. Popular bookings include:
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Care home summer events
- Corporate days
- Weddings and evening receptions
Schools such as St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School often need caterers for summer fairs and sports days.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What crockery is supplied
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Allergies and dietary needs
Some guests won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Ask about allergies and diets when guests reply
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
We bring the cooking equipment with us, so there’s nothing for you to find or hire for the cooking.
For a big event, have both menus.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- The number of people
- Menu choices and extras
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel to Royal Tunbridge Wells
For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Dietary requirements
- Roughly how many people
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or TN2 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children normally like it too.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Hog roast, BBQ or something else?
Compared with doing it yourself, nobody you know spends the event cooking. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why us?
- Hot food cooked at your venue
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Planned to your running order
- Hog roast and BBQ menus
Read how we price or how the two menus compare.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A spot well clear of buildings
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- A level, open spot outdoors to cook
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Royal Tunbridge Wells
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- Potatoes
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Beef brisket
Your questions about caterers in Royal Tunbridge Wells
Which station is closest to Royal Tunbridge Wells?
The closest is Tunbridge Wells station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is crockery included?
Plates are standard. Ask about china for a sit-down meal.
What if our venue is indoors?
We always cook outside, but food can be served indoors if the venue is happy.
Are you a full-service caterer?
We cook hog roasts and barbecues at events, with sides and vegetarian and vegan options. Tell us what you’re planning and we’ll suggest a menu.
Do you cater weddings and work events?
All sorts: from garden parties to corporate days. Tell us what you’re planning.
Do you come to Royal Tunbridge Wells?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Do you need a kitchen at the venue?
Not at all. Everything is cooked outdoors on site, so gardens, fields and car parks all work.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards