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Barbecue Catering in Abbotswood, Surrey
A catered barbecue for events around Abbotswood: hot food off the grill, salads and sides, served by our staff.
- Leaving parties
- Street parties
- Sports clubs and team events
BBQ catering for Abbotswood
Barbecue venues around Abbotswood
Abbotswood is about 1 mile south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. We cover Abbotswood and its neighbours for events. We cover 395 places across Surrey.
For anyone arriving by rail, London Road (Guildford) station serves Abbotswood directly. If the day starts at a church like Christ Church, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. Abbotswood is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, 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.
For events in GU1, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and a serving time. From York Road, Stoke Road and Maori Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the barbecue to you. Being close to the A246 and A3100, Abbotswood is easy for us to reach with the barbecue. Nearby, we also cater events in Guildford (1 mile north-west), Burpham (1 mile north-east), Bellfields (1 mile north-west), Merrow (1 mile east) and East Shalford (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Woking (5 miles north), Camberley (10 miles north-west), Epsom (14 miles north-east), Farnham (10 miles west), Ewell (15 miles north-east) and Egham (13 miles north).
Nearby you will also find St. Luke’s Hospital (within half a mile south) and Guildford Castle (0.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Abbotswood includes Silent Pool and Pewley Down.
- Local schools include Guildford High School (less than half a mile north-west) and Holy Trinity (0.5 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Rats Castle pub (under half a mile south-west)
BBQ catering for your event in Abbotswood
Food from a barbecue is best eaten hot off the grill, which is why we cook and serve as your guests come up. Give us your serving time and we’ll plan around it. For birthdays and milestone parties and Fêtes, fairs and sports days, we will put together a menu of beef burgers, BBQ ribs and pulled pork.
Around Abbotswood, a garden with room to spare is all you need. It suits that kind of day, with nobody you know stuck at the grill. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
We cook as your guests come up, while our staff serve and keep things flowing.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What comes off the grill
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Beef brisket
Brisket is a favourite with people who like their beef, in a roll or with sides.
Abbotswood questions
Can you do a barbecue in Stoke Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Abbotswood?
London Road (Guildford) station, in Abbotswood itself.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
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.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
Can you cater in Abbotswood?
Yes, Abbotswood is in our area. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: use our quote form.
Who books BBQ catering in Abbotswood?
Meat-free choices that aren’t an afterthought
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. For example:
- Retirement do’s
- Big birthday parties
- Club open days
- Charity fundraisers
If you had Stoke Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: barbecues are often restricted in parks.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether plates or china are included
- The full menu and the sides
- If the price includes VAT
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, with a menu planned around your guests. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our barbecue in Abbotswood
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Our staff serve and clear
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at our prices page or menu ideas for your barbecue.
How we price a catered barbecue
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- Season and day of the week
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
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What happens on the day
With cover over the grill, the weather rarely holds us up, though your guests will want shelter if it rains. Autumn and winter barbecues in Abbotswood get dark early: about 7:05pm by late September and 3:55pm by December. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- 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.
- We tidy up before we go.
Before we arrive
- Include children in your numbers
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards