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BBQ Catering in Charleshill
Want a barbecue in Charleshill without standing at the grill? Our chef and team handle everything, from burgers to brisket.
- Garden parties
- Fundraising barbecues
- Summer staff days
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About our BBQ catering in Charleshill
With BBQ catering, the barbecue, the food and the cooking are all on us. We cook on site at your event in Charleshill, outdoors under cover, while our staff serve your guests and tidy up. Typical bookings include 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays and garden parties, with BBQ ribs, chicken skewers and beef burgers.
Country barbecues near Charleshill are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
What affects the price in Charleshill
Here’s what affects the price:
- Numbers
- Season and day of the week
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Plates or china
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
How the day works
With cover over the grill, the weather rarely holds us up, but plan somewhere dry for people to eat. At midsummer, it’s light in Charleshill until about 9:20pm, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:05pm.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover before service.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Why choose BBQ catering in Charleshill?
Hot food straight off the grill
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. For example:
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Leaving parties
- Charity fundraisers
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
Parks such as Thundry Meadows frequently have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
We set up on the spot we agreed and stay out of the way, so the event carries on around us.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
Charleshill barbecues: local tips
Charleshill is about 3 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Hosts in Charleshill book us for events of all sizes. Charleshill is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Charleshill to Guildford (about 8 miles away).
After a christening at a church such as Church of St James, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. For guests coming by train, Farnham station, about 3.2 miles north-west, is the nearest station. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Charleshill, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Events anywhere in GU10 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and roughly how many guests. Whether your event is on Farnham Road and Whitmead Road or a nearby road, we can set up and cook there. Charleshill is on the B3001, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Tilford (1 mile west), Elstead (1 mile south-east), Tilford Common (2 miles south-west), Tilford Reeds (2 miles west) and Rushmoor (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (8 miles north-east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Farnham (3 miles north-west), Frimley (8 miles north) and Haslemere (7 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Milford Hospital (4.6 miles east) and Seale and Tongham (1.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Runfold Wood and Upper Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Donkey pub (under half a mile south-east)
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Instead of asking a friend to man the grill, nobody is left cooking while the party happens, and food safety is in professional hands. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- Our staff serve and clear
- An itemised quote
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- A full barbecue menu
Read how we price and BBQ menu ideas.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Charleshill
Which station is closest to Charleshill?
The closest is Farnham station, roughly 3.2 miles away.
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Will you clear up afterwards?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
Do you offer halal meat?
We don’t. If guests need halal, arrange that separately; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do you come to Charleshill?
Yes, Charleshill is in our area. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Of course. With salads and potatoes, it is a proper meal on a plate; ask about china if you’d like it.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
We can. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- A clear way in from where we park
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Pulled pork
A pulled pork roll is a barbecue favourite, filling and easy to eat.
Places near Charleshill
More for events in Charleshill
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards