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Barbecue Catering in Coldharbour, Surrey
Fresh from the grill, served at your event in Coldharbour: burgers, sausages, chicken skewers and ribs, plus sides, served by our staff.
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Summer parties in the garden
- Sports clubs and team events
BBQ catering for Coldharbour
BBQ catering for your event in Coldharbour
A barbecue is one of the easiest ways to feed a crowd in Coldharbour: familiar food, lots of choice and no formality. The difference with a catered barbecue is that nobody from your party is stuck at the grill. Whether it’s evening wedding food and neighbourhood parties, we can cook beef burgers, halloumi skewers and BBQ ribs for your guests.
A barbecue in the countryside near Coldharbour makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue with a little planning. Check these:
- Parking near the grill
- A spot well clear of buildings
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Coldharbour
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
Occasions we serve in Coldharbour
Can be paired with a hog roast
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Coldharbour. Popular bookings include:
- Summer parties in the garden
- Evening wedding food
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Sports clubs and team events
Churches such as Christ Church rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby normally does.
Questions to ask before booking
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How dietary needs are handled
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
What BBQ catering costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The date and time of year
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
- How many people are eating
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Also near Coldharbour
Also in Coldharbour
About the food
Chicken skewers
Chicken skewers are grilled on site, a lighter choice than burgers.
Beef brisket
Brisket is a favourite with people who like their beef, served on a plate or in a roll.
What happens on the day
Most barbecue food is cooked through service, so we time our arrival around your serving time. That keeps everything hot and fresh. For an evening barbecue in Coldharbour, think about light: 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.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- 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 tidy up and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Name a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
How to get a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning a barbecue in Coldharbour
Coldharbour is about 4 miles south of Dorking, in Surrey. Coldharbour is well within our area for events and the places nearby. Coldharbour is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Coldharbour to Guildford (10 miles away).
Thinking of a barbecue in Wotton and Abinger Commons? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, generally the council’s. Coming by train? The closest railway station is Holmwood station, roughly 1.6 miles east of the centre. Coldharbour is within about a mile 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.
We cover events in every part of the RH5 postcode area and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Coldharbour, we also cover Abinger Bottom (2 miles north-west), South Holmwood (2 miles north-east), Holmwood Corner (2 miles east), Friday Street (2 miles north-west) and Beare Green (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (10 miles north-west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north), Horley (8 miles east), Redhill (9 miles north-east) and Ewell (13 miles north).
A little further out are Mesolithic Museum (2.6 miles north-west) and Abinger Castle (2.6 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
- Local pubs include Plough Inn (under half a mile north-east)
Coldharbour questions
Can you do a barbecue in Wotton and Abinger Commons?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Coldharbour from London?
Roughly 25 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you offer halal meat?
No, we do not offer halal meat. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
Do you label the food for allergies?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Let us know about allergies before the day.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
We cook under cover, so rain is not a problem for the food. Have a gazebo, marquee or room indoors for eating.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Of course. With salads and potatoes, it is a proper meal on a plate.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
Yes. Many bigger events have both. Ask and we will quote for the mix.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
The serving table is kept tidy and stocked, so the barbecue looks as good at the end as at the start.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to a hog roast, a barbecue gives more choice, which helps when some guests don’t eat pork. A hog roast is the bigger spectacle, so for bigger events, why not both?. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book with us
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Timed around your day
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read our prices page and our barbecue menu ideas.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away