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Barbecue Catering in Compton, Surrey
BBQ catering for events in Compton: cooked outdoors under cover with staff to serve and clear, so you can enjoy the day.
- Big birthday parties
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Work barbecues
Book a BBQ in Compton
About the food
Sausages
Children usually head straight for the sausages.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Crunchy coleslaw suits barbecue food, and salads add freshness.
About our BBQ catering in Compton
Hosting a barbecue generally means shopping, prepping, cooking and clearing. A catered barbecue takes all of that off your hands, so you can spend the time with your guests. Typical bookings include retirement do’s and Fêtes, fairs and sports days, with pulled pork, BBQ ribs and beef burgers.
Country barbecues near Compton are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with a sit-down meal, a barbecue keeps things informal, and it doesn’t need a kitchen. What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read our prices page or BBQ menu ideas.
What else we do in Compton
What BBQ catering costs
The price comes down to:
- Crockery choices
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- An estimate of numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The venue or postcode
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Compton
Cooked properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart
Hosts in Compton book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Informal weddings
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Loseley Fields Primary School, frequently want a barbecue.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs are handled
- Travel and any London charges
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
A catered BBQ in Compton: what to know
Compton is about 3 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Planning a catered barbecue in Compton? We can help. Compton is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover.
For guests coming by train, Farncombe station is about 1.6 miles away. Historic houses near Compton include Loseley Park (1 mile east) and Wanborough Manor (1.9 miles north-west). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. Compton is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Anywhere in GU3, we can cook on site for your guests. Streets in the area include The Street, Spiceall and Almsgate, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. If your venue is just outside Compton, we also cover Hurtmore (1 mile south), Binscombe (1 mile south-east), Littleton (1 mile east), Shackleford (2 miles south-west) and Onslow Village (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (3 miles north-east), Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (9 miles north-west), Farnham (7 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are Charterhouse School Museum (1.2 miles south) and Guildford Castle (2.8 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Farncombe Wood and Frith Hill.
- Schools near Compton include Prior's Field School (1 mile west) and Broadwater School (1.8 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Harrow pub (within half a mile west)
Step by step
We get there well ahead of food time, so the barbecue is ready when you are. Your guests will smell it before they see it. For an evening barbecue in Compton, think about light: it is light until about 9:20pm in June but only about 7:05pm in late September. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- Send a picture of where the barbecue could go.
- We check it and send a price.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Include children in your numbers
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- A clear way in from where we park
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Compton
Could you cook in Pucks Oak Barn and McAlmont Reserves?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you cater at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you need anything from us?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Tell us what’s available on site and we will confirm the rest when we quote.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do you come to Compton?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Compton and Surrey. Send us the address for a quote.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Midweek dates are generally easier to get. Send us your details through our quote form.
How many meats should we choose?
You do not need everything. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats and we will advise on the rest.
Is there anything for vegans?
Yes. There is a halloumi option and a vegan option, cooked separately from the meat.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot tidy.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and 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