Surrey · England
Barbecue Catering in Cranleigh, Surrey
Six barbecue meats and proper vegetarian and vegan options, cooked on site in Cranleigh by our team. We serve and tidy up.
- Summer parties in the garden
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
Planning an event in Cranleigh?
BBQ catering in Cranleigh, cooked on site
There’s something about a barbecue that gets people talking: the smell, the queue and the plates piled high. We will find the right spot at your venue in Cranleigh. Typical bookings include back-garden get-togethers and neighbourhood parties, serving BBQ ribs, chicken skewers and sausages.
In a place like Cranleigh, a barbecue at home is typically the easiest option. Let us know how we reach the garden, and we will do the rest. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
Step by step
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. By late September, sunset in Cranleigh is about 7:05pm; in December it’s about 3:55pm. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Choose your meats and sides.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave the area tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
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Cranleigh questions
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.
Is Cranleigh close to London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London.
What do you need from the venue?
Mostly space and access: somewhere level outside for the barbecue and the serving table. We will confirm details when we quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Should we have every meat?
You do not need everything. Mix quick-grilled items with pulled pork or brisket and we will advise on the rest.
Will children like the BBQ?
Normally, yes: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Tell us how many children to expect.
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.
Do you label the food for allergies?
You will get allergen information for everything we serve, and we can label the vegetarian and vegan options.
The menu, dish by dish
Beef brisket
Sliced brisket adds a grown-up touch, especially at a wedding or work event.
Pulled pork
Because it’s slow-cooked, pulled pork is ready as soon as we start serving, so nobody waits for the grill.
A barbecue or other catering?
Instead of a takeaway delivery, a barbecue becomes part of the event, with the smell drawing people over. 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.
Why book our barbecue in Cranleigh
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A spot well clear of buildings
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
Barbecue venues around Cranleigh
Cranleigh is about 8 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. Hosts in Cranleigh book us for events of all sizes. Cranleigh is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Cranleigh to Guildford (about 8 miles away).
Parks such as Sayer's Croft LNR frequently have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first. Churches such as Church of St Nicholas rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby typically does. Cranleigh is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
For events in GU6, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and roughly how many guests. From High Street, Taverner Square and Bridge Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the barbecue to you. You will find Cranleigh on the B2128, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. Close by, we cover events in Ewhurst (2 miles east), Ewhurst Green (2 miles east), Mayes Green (4 miles east), Walliswood (4 miles east) and Ellen's Green (4 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (8 miles north-west), Woking (13 miles north), Horley (14 miles east), Redhill (15 miles north-east), Farnham (14 miles west) and Reigate (14 miles north-east).
- Schools near Cranleigh include Glebelands School (within half a mile north-west)
Planners, venues and businesses
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
How we price a catered barbecue
Things that change the price:
- Site access
- The number of people
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Plates or china
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Dietary requirements
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
The barbecue goes where we agreed, so the event carries on around us.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, quoted separately.
Places near Cranleigh
What else we do in Cranleigh
Occasions we serve in Cranleigh
Cooked in front of your guests
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Cranleigh and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Street parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Back-garden get-togethers
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like St Cuthbert Mayne Catholic Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel or access charges
- What crockery is supplied
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- 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