Surrey · England
BBQ Catering for Busbridge
Six barbecue meats and proper vegetarian and vegan options, cooked on site in Busbridge by our team. We serve and tidy up.
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Leaving parties
A barbecue near Busbridge
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
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.
BBQ catering for your event in Busbridge
The barbecue goes on a level, open spot outdoors with cover over it, well clear of walls, marquee sides and trees. Send us a picture of the space and we’ll confirm it. We serve halloumi skewers, sausages and pulled pork, and typical bookings are for fundraising barbecues and reunions and family get-togethers.
In a small place like Busbridge, 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 will plan the route. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
FAQs for Busbridge
Do you come out to small places like Busbridge?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Busbridge from London?
About 31 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
That is one of the best reasons to have it catered: raw and cooked food are kept apart, with separate tongs and boards.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
We give you allergen information for every dish, and we will label the meat-free choices clearly.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Is there anything for vegans?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Let us know how many to expect.
What does the venue need to provide?
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.
Why choose BBQ catering in Busbridge?
Next to a formal plated meal, a barbecue keeps things informal, and needs no kitchen at the venue. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why Busbridge hosts choose us
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Timed around your day
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at how we price and BBQ menu ideas.
Also near Busbridge
Other occasions in Busbridge
How we price a catered barbecue
Here’s what affects the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance from us
The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Allergies we should know about
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rules from the venue or landowner
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning a barbecue in Busbridge
Busbridge is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Busbridge and the surrounding area are covered for events. Busbridge is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater.
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Busbridge Infant School, often want a barbecue. Among the historic houses close to Busbridge are Loseley Park (2.7 miles north) and Guildford Castle (4.2 miles north). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. Busbridge is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
For events in GU7, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Old Rectory Gardens, Hambledon Road and Brighton Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. Nearby, we also cater events in Godalming (1 mile north-west), Tuesley (1 mile south-west), Aaron's Hill (1 mile west), Farncombe (1 mile north) and Hydestile (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (5 miles north), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles west), Dorking (12 miles east) and Frimley (11 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Guildford Castle (4.2 miles north) and Milford Hospital (1.3 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Frith Hill and Lower Lake.
- Local schools include Godalming College (0.7 miles west) and St Hilary's School (0.8 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Sun pub (0.8 miles north-west)
The process
The barbecue goes on the agreed spot, and the rest of the space is yours. We’ll place the grill so smoke drifts away from guests. A summer barbecue in Busbridge stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:05pm.
- Show us the space.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We clear up so you don’t have to.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or GU7 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Where the barbecue can go in Busbridge
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what we look for:
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
We set up on the spot we agreed and stay out of the way, leaving the rest of the space to you.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
Who books BBQ catering in Busbridge?
Nobody in your party stuck at the grill
In Busbridge and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Leaving parties
- Work barbecues
- Neighbourhood parties
- School fairs and summer fêtes
Coming by train? The nearest station is Godalming station, about 1 mile north-west.
What to look for in a quote
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How dietary needs are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Plates, china and cutlery
A closer look at the menu
Beef burgers
No barbecue is complete without burgers, and they’re a safe bet for children and adults alike.
Chicken skewers
Our chef grills chicken on skewers, a lighter choice than burgers.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away