Surrey · England
BBQ Catering in Alfold
Planning a catered barbecue in Alfold? Our chef cooks on site, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
- Sports clubs and team events
- Retirement do’s
- Reunions and family get-togethers
Book a BBQ in Alfold
For event organisers in Alfold
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
How our BBQ catering works in Alfold
Food from a barbecue is best eaten hot off the grill, which is why we cook and serve as your guests come up. Tell us when you’d like to eat and we’ll plan around it. Typical bookings include birthdays and milestone parties and club open days, serving sausages, halloumi skewers and chicken skewers.
In a small place like Alfold, 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. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve.
The process
We set up where we agreed and keep out of the way, and the rest of the space is yours. Smoke drifts, so we’ll think about the wind with you. A summer barbecue in Alfold stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it’s dark by about 7:05pm.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Include children in your numbers
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose BBQ catering in Alfold?
Proper vegetarian and vegan options
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Alfold. Some of the most common are:
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Club open days
- Neighbourhood parties
- Work barbecues
After a christening at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What your quote should include
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A spot well clear of buildings
- Parking near the grill
- A green light from whoever owns the site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Beef brisket
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with a hog roast, a barbecue offers more variety, with beef, chicken and pork rather than one main meat. A hog roast is the bigger spectacle, so some events have both. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- An itemised quote
- A full barbecue menu
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Timed around your day
Take a look at how we price and our barbecue menu ideas.
Questions from Alfold
Could you cook in Fir Tree Copse?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
Is Alfold close to London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do halal?
We do not offer halal. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
What if it rains?
We cook under cover, so rain isn’t a problem for the food. Have a gazebo, marquee or room indoors for eating.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes. With salads and potatoes, it is a proper meal on a plate; ask about china if you’d like it.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, with our staff serving and clearing.
What do you need from the venue?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Let us know about the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area and pack away, so there’s very little left for you to do.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- The date and time of year
- The number of people
- Travel to Alfold
- Plates or china
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Dietary requirements
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Barbecues in Alfold: gardens, clubs and local tips
Alfold is about 9 miles west of Horsham, in Surrey. We are happy to travel to Alfold for events and the places nearby. Alfold is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Alfold to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
Thinking of a barbecue in Fir Tree Copse? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, generally the council’s.
Here we cover the GU6 postcode area. Streets in the area include Chapel Field Close, Loxwood Road and Cypress Grove, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. We also bring barbecues to events in Alfold Bars (1 mile south), Loxwood (1 mile south), Ifold (2 miles south), Durfold Wood (3 miles west) and Plaistow (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles north), Woking (15 miles north), Farnham (14 miles north-west), Dorking (12 miles north-east), Haslemere (9 miles west) and Cranleigh (3 miles north-east).
Within reach you will find Shillinglee Lake.
- Local pubs include The Crown pub (under half a mile south-west)
Also in Alfold
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Beef brisket
Beef brisket is slow-cooked and sliced, rich and tender.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards