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BBQ Catering for Blackbrook
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, cooked on site in Blackbrook by our chef. We serve and tidy up.
- Fundraising barbecues
- Club open days
- Garden parties
A barbecue near Blackbrook
How our BBQ catering works in Blackbrook
Food from a barbecue is best eaten hot off the grill, so we cook and serve through the agreed service time. Give us your serving time and we’ll work to it. We’re frequently asked to cater evening wedding food and fundraising days, with chicken skewers, pulled pork and beef brisket.
Near Blackbrook, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
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 gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- BBQ ribs
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Blackbrook
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 follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Blackbrook?
Holmwood station, about 2 miles south of the centre.
What do children typically eat?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
The cooking area is covered, but guests will want shelter too.
Can you cater in Blackbrook?
Yes, Blackbrook is in our area. Send us the address and we will check the date.
Should we have every meat?
Not normally. Mix quick-grilled items with pulled pork or brisket and we will advise on the rest.
What meats do you barbecue?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
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.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Access to the cooking area
- The journey to the venue
- Season and day of the week
- Crockery choices
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- An estimate of numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
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A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to 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, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book our barbecue in Blackbrook
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Our staff serve and clear
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at how we price or our barbecue menu ideas.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Tell us about children’s numbers
We bring everything we need to cook and serve, so there is no need to borrow a grill.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, at extra cost.
A closer look at the menu
Sausages
Cooked through and browned on the grill, they’re the easy crowd-pleaser.
Beef brisket
Sliced brisket adds a grown-up touch, especially at a wedding or work event.
How the day works
A barbecue is cooked as people eat, so we time our arrival around your serving time. That keeps everything hot and fresh. In Blackbrook, late May sunsets come at about 8:50pm and midsummer ones at about 9:20pm, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- Send a photo of where the barbecue could go.
- We check it and send a price.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We clear up so you do not have to.
Preparing for the day
- Think about where the smoke will drift
- Let us know about tight access
- Choose the menu a week or so before
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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A catered BBQ in Blackbrook: what to know
Blackbrook is about 2 miles south-east of Dorking, in Surrey. We cover events in Blackbrook. Blackbrook is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Blackbrook to Guildford (12 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Holmwood station, roughly 2 miles south of the centre. For a fundraiser at a school like St John's Church of England Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Blackbrook, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Here we cover the RH5 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. For events just outside Blackbrook, we cover North Holmwood (1 mile north-west), Mid Holmwood (1 mile south-west), Dorking (2 miles north-west), Pixham (2 miles north) and Westcott (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles west), Woking (14 miles north-west), Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (6 miles east) and Ewell (10 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Betchworth Castle (2.1 miles north) and Headley Court (5.9 miles north). The countryside around Blackbrook includes Box Hill and Vann Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School (1.8 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough pub (less than half a mile south)
- Local facilities include Pippbrook House (2 miles north)
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Events we cater in Blackbrook
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Blackbrook. Some of the most common are:
- Club open days
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Community fun days
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Among the historic houses close to Blackbrook are Polesden Lacey (4.3 miles north-west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking.
Before you book anyone
- Whether travel is included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- What the price includes, item by item
- What crockery is supplied
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away