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Barbecue Catering in Abinger Common, Surrey
A catered barbecue for your event in Abinger Common: grilled on site and served by our team, so you can relax with your guests.
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- School fairs and summer fêtes
Book a BBQ in Abinger Common
How our BBQ catering works in Abinger Common
A barbecue is one of the easiest ways to feed a crowd in Abinger Common: familiar food, lots of choice and no formality. The difference with a catered barbecue is that nobody from your party is stuck at the grill. We’re frequently asked to cater sports clubs and team events and engagement and anniversary parties, with coleslaw, beef brisket and sausages.
Near Abinger Common, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
FAQs for Abinger Common
Which station is closest to Abinger Common?
The closest is Gomshall station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Is Abinger Common close to London?
About 25 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
The cooking area is covered, so it’s guests who need a wet-weather plan.
Can you cater in Abinger Common?
Yes, Abinger Common is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
Do you offer halal meat?
We don’t offer halal. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes, and china is available on request.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Let us know about allergies before the day.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A green light from whoever owns the site
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
Who books BBQ catering in Abinger Common?
Cooked on site, served hot
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Abinger Common. Some of the most common are:
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
If the day starts at a church like Church of St James, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- What crockery is supplied
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to a formal plated meal, a barbecue is relaxed and sociable, and it does not need a kitchen. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
Take a look at our prices page or our barbecue menu ideas.
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Other occasions in Abinger Common
Planning a barbecue in Abinger Common
Abinger Common is about 4 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. We cover events in Abinger Common, as well as the surrounding area. Abinger Common is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 8 miles away.
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Belmont Prep School, frequently want a barbecue. If you had Wotton and Abinger Commons in mind, ask the council or landowner first: barbecues are often restricted in parks. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Abinger Common. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
This part of Surrey takes in RH5, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a house on Glebe Lane, Leith Hill Road and Abinger Common Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Friday Street (1 mile east), Abinger Bottom (1 mile south-east), Coldharbour (2 miles south-east), Forest Green (3 miles south) and South Holmwood (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (8 miles north-west), Woking (11 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (10 miles east) and Ewell (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are Abinger Castle (0.5 miles north-west) and Mesolithic Museum (0.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Abinger Common include Leith Hill and Silent Pool.
- Nearby schools include Hurtwood House (2.1 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Abinger Hatch Public House (under half a mile north-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Chicken skewers
Our chef grills chicken on skewers, for guests who prefer chicken.
What affects the price in Abinger Common
The biggest factors are:
- The date and time of year
- Distance from us
- The number of people
- Whether you want china
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- The address or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- An estimate of numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
When we arrive, we position the grill under cover and get it up to heat. Then our chef cooks through the service time, timed to when you want to eat. A summer barbecue in Abinger Common stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:05pm.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Choose your meats and sides.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- 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’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
Our staff keep the serving table tidy and topped up, so the barbecue looks as good at the end as at the start.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards