Surrey · England
BBQ Catering for Abinger Hammer
Six barbecue meats and proper vegetarian and vegan options, grilled at your venue in Abinger Hammer by our chef. Our staff serve and clear.
- Family celebrations
- Club open days
- Summer parties in the garden
Book a BBQ in Abinger Hammer
Barbecues in Abinger Hammer: gardens, clubs and local tips
Abinger Hammer is about 5 miles west of Dorking, in Surrey. Abinger Hammer is well within our area for events and the places nearby. We cater all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Abinger Hammer to Guildford (about 6 miles away).
Parks such as Colekitchen Down frequently have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first. Nearby historic houses include Hatchlands Park (3.3 miles north-west) and Polesden Lacey (3.9 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. Abinger Hammer is within about 2 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Wherever your event is in RH5, we can bring the barbecue to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a house on Guildford Road, Hackhurst Lane and Felday Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Gomshall (1 mile west), Hoe (1 mile south), Sutton Abinger (1 mile south), Abinger (1 mile south-east) and Shere (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (6 miles west), Woking (9 miles north-west), Camberley (15 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles east) and Redhill (12 miles east).
A little further out are St. Luke’s Hospital (5.7 miles west) and Shere Museum (1.3 miles west). Within reach you will find Leith Hill and Combe Bottom.
- Nearby, you’ll find Abinger Arms (within half a mile north-west)
BBQ catering for your event in Abinger Hammer
Hosting a barbecue usually means shopping, prepping, cooking and clearing. With BBQ catering, all of that is done for you, so you can enjoy your own event. Popular choices include BBQ ribs, sausages and chicken skewers, and we’re regularly asked to cater Fêtes, fairs and sports days and big birthday parties.
In a small place like Abinger Hammer, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will plan the route. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
We cook as your guests come up, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
How we price a catered barbecue
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance from us
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, please mention:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Roughly how many people
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Who books BBQ catering in Abinger Hammer?
Food safety taken care of
Hosts in Abinger Hammer book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Street parties
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Retirement do’s
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Gomshall station, about 0.5 miles north-west.
Questions to ask before booking
- What crockery is supplied
- Travel and any London charges
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
About the food
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Coleslaw is the natural partner for pulled pork, while salads keep it light.
BBQ ribs
Ribs are a favourite with keen barbecue fans.
How the day works
One of us cooks, the others serve, so the queue keeps moving. When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area. A summer barbecue in Abinger Hammer stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it is dark by about 7:05pm.
- Show us the space.
- We check it and send a price.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Think about shelter for your guests
Getting a price
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Abinger Hammer questions
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Abinger Hammer?
The closest is Gomshall station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
Will you clear up afterwards?
We tidy the serving area. China is available on request.
When should we book BBQ catering?
Once your date is fixed, particularly for a summer weekend. Short notice is still worth a try: fill in our quote form.
Do you cover Abinger Hammer?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop it. Plan somewhere dry for your guests to eat.
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Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with a cold buffet, everything is hot and freshly cooked. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our barbecue in Abinger Hammer
- Timed around your day
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Sides to make it a full meal
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read our prices page or our barbecue menu ideas.
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away