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Barbecue Catering in Bowling Alley, Surrey
Thinking about a catered barbecue in Bowling Alley? Our chef cooks on site, with halloumi skewers and a vegan option for non-meat eaters.
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A good barbecue is about more than burgers: pulled pork, brisket and ribs turn it into a proper meal, with salads, coleslaw and potatoes on the side. On the menu are pulled pork, chicken skewers and BBQ ribs, and typical bookings are for birthdays and milestone parties and fundraising days.
A barbecue in the countryside near Bowling Alley makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with a cold buffet, everything is hot and freshly cooked. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our barbecue in Bowling Alley
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Our staff serve and clear
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
Read our pricing and menu ideas for your barbecue.
About the food
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are quick to grill, so they keep the queue moving.
Beef brisket
Slow-cooked beef brisket, sliced to serve, for a more substantial plate.
What happens on the day
Before service, we set up the grill and the serving table on the agreed spot. Then our chef cooks and the team serves for as long as we’ve agreed. By late September, sunset in Bowling Alley is about 7:05pm; in December it’s about 3:55pm. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and the space for the barbecue and send a clear quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- At serving time, the chef grills and the team serves.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Ask which items contain gluten
Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the moment service begins, so nobody waits for the first burgers.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
Bowling Alley questions
What’s the nearest station to Bowling Alley?
Winchfield station, about 3.4 miles north-west of the centre.
Is Bowling Alley too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Should we have every meat?
Not usually. Mix quick-grilled items with pulled pork or brisket and we’ll advise on the rest.
What do children typically eat?
Typically, yes: simple food in a roll suits most children. Give us a rough number of children.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, following Food Standards Agency advice.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
We cook under cover, so rain is not a problem for the food. Have a gazebo, marquee or room indoors for eating.
Do you offer halal meat?
We don’t offer halal. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
Occasions we serve in Bowling Alley
Food handled by a professional team
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Bowling Alley and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Fundraising barbecues
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Garden parties
A green space like Basingbourne Park is tempting, but a catered barbecue there needs the landowner’s say-so.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether plates or china are included
- Travel and any London charges
Organising for someone else?
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Planning the cooking spot
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- BBQ ribs
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- Salads
What affects the price in Bowling Alley
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
- Site access
- Crockery choices
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies we should know about
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.
Planning a barbecue in Bowling Alley
Bowling Alley is about 2 miles south-west of Fleet, in Surrey. We cover Bowling Alley and its neighbours for events. We bring barbecues to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Bowling Alley to Guildford (13 miles away).
Historic houses near Bowling Alley include Farnham Castle (3.1 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. After a christening at a church such as Church of All Saints, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Here we cover the GU10 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Bowling Alley, we also cover Mill Lane (1 mile north-west), Crondall (1 mile south), Redlands (1 mile south-east), Warren Corner (1 mile east) and Ewshot (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (13 miles east), Woking (14 miles east), Camberley (9 miles north-east), Farnham (4 miles south-east), Frimley (8 miles north-east) and Haslemere (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Powderham Castle (1.9 miles south) and Museum of Farnham (3.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Bowling Alley includes Aunt's Pool and Beacon Hill.
- Schools near Bowling Alley include Crondall Primary School (0.8 miles south) and Court Moor School (2.1 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Plume Of Feathers Public House (0.7 miles south)
Towns and villages near Bowling Alley
What else we do in Bowling Alley
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards