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Barbecue Catering in Chilworth, Surrey
Six barbecue meats and proper vegetarian and vegan options, grilled at your venue in Chilworth by our chef. We serve and tidy up.
- Fundraising days
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Summer parties in the garden
BBQ catering in Chilworth
BBQ catering in Chilworth, served hot
A barbecue suits mixed groups well, with beef, chicken and pork on the menu, and proper vegetarian and vegan options too. For fundraising days and leaving and retirement parties, we can cook beef burgers, chicken skewers and coleslaw and more.
Country barbecues near Chilworth 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 staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we’ll adjust where we can.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
Perfect for your event in Chilworth
Add a hog roast for bigger events
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Chilworth. Some of the most common are:
- Leaving parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Informal weddings
If guests are travelling by rail, Chilworth station is in Chilworth itself.
Before you book anyone
- What crockery is supplied
- Travel and any London charges
- Allergen information for every dish
- If the price includes VAT
Barbecue venues around Chilworth
Chilworth is about 3 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. Planning a catered barbecue in Chilworth? We cover the whole area. We bring barbecues to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey.
A green space like Shalford Mill is tempting, but a catered barbecue there needs the landowner’s say-so. After a christening at a church such as Church of St Thomas, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Chilworth. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Anywhere in GU4, we can bring the barbecue to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Old Manor Gardens, Redwood Grove and Blacksmith Lane, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. Main roads around Chilworth include the A248, which makes travel to your event easy. If your venue is just outside Chilworth, we also cover Blackheath (1 mile south-east), East Shalford (1 mile west), Shalford (1 mile west), Broadford (2 miles west) and Abbotswood (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (3 miles north-west), Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north-west), Epsom (14 miles north-east), Farnham (11 miles west) and Ewell (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Guildford House (2.2 miles north-west) and Guildford Castle (2.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Silent Pool and St Martha's Hill.
- Local schools include St Peter's Catholic School (2.2 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Percy Arms (within half a mile east)
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Why choose BBQ catering in Chilworth?
Next to a row of street-food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, with a menu planned around your guests. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Served at the time you choose
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
Take a look at how we price and BBQ menu ideas.
What happens on the day
We set up where we agreed and keep out of the way, so your event carries on around us. Smoke drifts, so we’ll think about the wind with you. Sunset in Chilworth is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
How to get a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
BBQ ribs
Ribs make a barbecue feel like a feast, alongside the other meats.
Also near Chilworth
Also in Chilworth
What affects the price in Chilworth
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The number of people
- Whether you want china
- Travel to Chilworth
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
- Anything the venue has asked for
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Where the barbecue can go in Chilworth
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A clear way in from where we park
- Parking near the grill
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Chilworth
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
Common questions in Chilworth
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 follow the site rules.
Can you do a barbecue in Shalford Mill?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is clearing up included?
We tidy the serving area. China is available on request.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
Yes. Many bigger events have both. Ask and we will quote for the mix.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Of course. With salads and potatoes, it’s a proper meal on a plate; ask about china if you’d like it.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Let us know numbers for children.
What if it rains?
We bring cover for the grill, so it is guests who need a wet-weather plan.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards