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Barbecue Catering in Chaldon, Surrey
BBQ catering in Chaldon: our chef cooks on site, from burgers and sausages to ribs, pulled pork and brisket, served hot by our staff.
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Leaving and retirement parties
Planning an event in Chaldon?
BBQ catering for your event in Chaldon
Some of the best barbecues are the ones where the host gets to sit down. Our chef cooks, our staff serve and we tidy up afterwards, so your time goes on your guests, not the food. Whether it’s leaving parties and community fun days, we can cook beef burgers, beef brisket and halloumi skewers.
Country barbecues near Chaldon are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
Slow-cooked meats such as pulled pork and brisket are ready to serve from the start, which takes the pressure off the grill.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
What comes off the grill
Beef brisket
Beef brisket is slow-cooked and sliced, rich and tender.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with food vans, a single barbecue feeds your group together, on a menu you’ve agreed in advance. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our barbecue in Chaldon
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
See our prices page and BBQ menu ideas.
Nearby places to Chaldon
What else we do in Chaldon
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- Permission from the venue or landowner
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the grill
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Coleslaw
The process
One of us cooks, the others serve, so service stays steady. After service, we clear up and pack away. Autumn and winter barbecues in Chaldon get dark early: about 7:05pm by late September and 3:55pm by December. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- We tidy up before we go.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Name a contact for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
- Travel to Chaldon
- The number of people
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
- Roughly how many people
- Where the event is
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Who books BBQ catering in Chaldon?
Proper vegetarian and vegan options
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Chaldon and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Leaving parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Team days and staff summer parties
If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Caterham station, about 1.2 miles east.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Chaldon: your questions answered
Is Chaldon too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Chaldon?
Caterham station, about 1.2 miles east of the centre.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Is there anything for vegans?
We do. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage, cooked separately from the meat.
What do children generally eat?
Normally, yes: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Give us a rough number of children.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Weekday and off-season dates are frequently easier. Use our quote form.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season, with cover over the grill. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
Chaldon barbecues: local tips
Chaldon is about 1 mile south-west of Caterham, in Surrey. Chaldon is well within our area for events. Chaldon is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Chaldon to London (15 miles away).
Churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby normally does. PTAs at schools such as St Peter and St Paul CofE Infant School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days.
Events anywhere in CR3 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Streets in the area include Mount Avenue, Linden Drive and Marshall Close, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. You’ll find Chaldon on the B2031, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. Other places close to Chaldon we cover include Netherne on-the-Hill (2 miles north-west), Merstham (2 miles west), Brewer Street (2 miles south), South Merstham (2 miles south-west) and Hooley (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles south), Redhill (4 miles south-west), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Reigate (5 miles south-west) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Bletchingley Castle (2.8 miles south) and St Lawrence's Hospital (0.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Chaldon include South London Downs National Nature Reserve and Nore Hill.
- Nearby schools include Oakhyrst Grange School (0.7 miles south-east) and de Stafford School (1.3 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The King And Queen Public House (0.9 miles north-east)
For event organisers in Chaldon
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
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’ll deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
- 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