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Barbecue Catering in Abinger Bottom, Surrey
Hosting a barbecue in Abinger Bottom without doing the cooking: the food, the grill and the team are all on us.
- Work barbecues
- Leaving parties
- Charity fundraisers
BBQ catering in Abinger Bottom
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- A green light from whoever owns the site
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the grill
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Pulled pork
BBQ catering in Abinger Bottom, cooked on site
With BBQ catering, the barbecue, the food and the cooking are all on us. We cook on site at your event in Abinger Bottom, outdoors under cover, and our staff serve and clear. Whether it is family celebrations and informal weddings, we will put together a menu of sausages, beef burgers and chicken skewers and more.
In a small place like Abinger Bottom, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll handle the rest. Everything is cooked through properly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
Questions from Abinger Bottom
Do you cater at venues in the Surrey Hills 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 Abinger Bottom 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.
Will children like the BBQ?
Typically, yes: simple food in a roll suits most children. Give us a rough number of children.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Cooking properly is our job: separate equipment for raw and cooked food, and everything cooked through.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
Yes. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Let us know how many to expect.
How we price a catered barbecue
The biggest factors are:
- Season and day of the week
- Travel to Abinger Bottom
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- An estimate of numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Allergies we should know about
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Planning for 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 when choosing the meats
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we’ll adjust where we can.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Why choose BBQ catering in Abinger Bottom?
Halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Abinger Bottom. Popular bookings include:
- Informal weddings
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Summer staff days
- Summer parties in the garden
Churches such as Church of St James rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby generally does.
Questions to ask before booking
- What crockery is supplied
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for every dish
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with a cold buffet, barbecue food is hot and cooked to order, and nothing sits out all afternoon. What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- An itemised quote
- Six meats to choose from
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read how we price or our barbecue menu ideas.
Planning a barbecue in Abinger Bottom
Abinger Bottom is about 4 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. We’re happy to travel to Abinger Bottom for events. Abinger Bottom is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 9 miles away.
A green space like Wotton and Abinger Commons is tempting, but a catered barbecue there needs the landowner’s say-so. Coming by train? Gomshall station, about 3 miles north-west, is the nearest station. Abinger Bottom is within about 2 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
We cater events across RH5 and the streets around it. Close by, we cover events in Friday Street (1 mile north), Abinger Common (1 mile north-west), Coldharbour (2 miles south-east), Forest Green (2 miles south) and South Holmwood (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles north-west), Woking (12 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (10 miles east) and Ewell (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Abinger Castle (1.1 miles north-west) and Mesolithic Museum (1.1 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Combe Bottom and Leith Hill.
- Local schools include Hurtwood House (2 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Stephan Langton Inn (0.5 miles north)
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Step by step
Most barbecue food is cooked through service, so we arrive ahead of food time and cook to demand. It means food comes off the grill hot. By late September, sunset in Abinger Bottom is about 7:05pm; in December it is about 3:55pm. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We set up under cover before service.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose the menu a week or so before
- Let us know about tight access
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
Ask for a quote
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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What comes off the grill
Pulled pork
Pulled pork in a roll with coleslaw is hard to beat, filling and easy to eat.
Beef brisket
Beef brisket is slow-cooked and sliced, for a more substantial plate.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards