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Barbecue Catering in Buckland, Surrey
A barbecue in Buckland, without you at the grill: the food, the grill and the team are all on us.
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Summer staff days
- Reunions and family get-togethers
BBQ catering for Buckland
Buckland: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Buckland?
Betchworth station, about 0.6 miles north-west of the centre.
Could you cook in Brockham Limeworks?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is the food cooked safely?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, with halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Sides include salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you offer halal meat?
No, we don’t offer halal meat. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Yes. A barbecue works as a plated meal with sides; ask about china if you’d like it.
About our BBQ catering in Buckland
With BBQ catering, the barbecue, the food and the cooking are all on us. Our chef grills on site in Buckland, under cover, while our staff serve your guests and tidy up. We’re frequently asked to cater reunions and family get-togethers and retirement do’s, serving pulled pork, halloumi skewers and beef burgers.
A barbecue in the countryside near Buckland makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. You get a barbecue without the work: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
After service, our staff clear up, leaving the spot tidy.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Site access
- Distance from us
- Numbers
- Plates or china
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any venue rules
Send us the date, the address or RH3 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Towns and villages near Buckland
Also in Buckland
Occasions we serve in Buckland
Proper vegetarian and vegan options
In Buckland, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- School fairs and summer fêtes
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Reigate College, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How dietary needs are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Instead of a takeaway delivery, the cooking is part of the atmosphere, and the grill becomes a gathering point. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Buckland hosts choose us
- Our staff serve and clear
- An itemised quote
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Served at the time you choose
See our pricing and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Step by step
Running late? Tell us as early as you can, and we’ll adjust where we can. A barbecue is easy to time, as most of it is cooked as people eat. Evening barbecues in Buckland need a little planning: daylight lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:05pm. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Choose your meats and sides.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We pack away and leave the area tidy.
How to prepare
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Include children in your numbers
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What the cooking area needs
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what helps:
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the grill
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
Barbecue venues around Buckland
Buckland is about 2 miles west of Reigate, in Surrey. Events in Buckland are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We cover 395 places in Surrey. We cater events right across the region, from Buckland to Guildford (about 14 miles away).
If the day starts at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. A green space like Brockham Limeworks is tempting, but a catered barbecue there needs the landowner’s say-so. Buckland is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Here we cover the RH3 postcode area. Your event could be at a house on Old Road, Sandy Lane and Rectory Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. We also bring barbecues to events in Betchworth (1 mile west), Brockham (1 mile west), Box Hill (1 mile north-west), Strood Green (2 miles south-west) and Mogador (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (14 miles west), Woking (15 miles west), Epsom (7 miles north), Horley (6 miles south-east), Redhill (4 miles east) and Ewell (8 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Headley Court (3.6 miles north) and Reigate Priory Museum (2.2 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (under half a mile west)
What we serve, dish by dish
BBQ ribs
Sticky, glazed ribs are the messy treat of the menu; have napkins ready.
Beef brisket
Sliced brisket adds a grown-up touch.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards