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BBQ Catering for Dormansland
Thinking about a catered barbecue in Dormansland? We cook outdoors under cover, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
- Street parties
- Charity fundraisers
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
BBQ catering for Dormansland
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Beef brisket
Brisket is a favourite with people who like their beef, served on a plate or in a roll.
BBQ catering in Dormansland, cooked on site
Some of the best barbecues are the ones where the host gets to sit down. We look after the grill, the serving and the clearing, so your time goes on your guests, not the food. We’re often asked to cater evening wedding food and garden parties, with beef brisket, beef burgers and pulled pork.
A barbecue in the countryside near Dormansland makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
Events we cater in Dormansland
Nobody in your party stuck at the grill
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. For example:
- Leaving parties
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Garden parties
- Fundraising days
For guests coming by train, Dormans station, about 0.6 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether plates or china are included
- Travel and any London charges
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Allergen information for every dish
A catered BBQ in Dormansland: what to know
Dormansland is about 3 miles north of East Grinstead, in Surrey. We cater events of every size in Dormansland. We cover 395 places in Surrey. You can also see our page for London, about 24 miles away.
After a christening at a church such as St John the Evangelist, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Thinking of a barbecue in Centenary Fields? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, typically the council’s. Dormansland is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Anywhere in RH7, we can bring the barbecue to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Dormans High Street, Locks Meadow and Newhache, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. If your venue is just outside Dormansland, we also cover Dormans Park (1 mile south-west), Lingfield (1 mile north-west), Felcourt (1 mile west), Lingfield Common (2 miles north-west) and Hammerwood (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Horley (8 miles west), Redhill (9 miles north-west), Reigate (10 miles north-west), Caterham (10 miles north-west), Dorking (15 miles west) and Oxted (6 miles north).
A little further out are Haxted Watermill Museum (2.2 miles north-east) and Hever Castle (5 miles east). Open spaces near Dormansland include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Schools near Dormansland include Lingfield College (0.7 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Old House at Home (under half a mile south-west)
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with food vans, a single barbecue feeds your group together, on a menu you’ve agreed in advance. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why Dormansland hosts choose us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Sides to make it a full meal
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
- The date and time of year
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
- Your date and serving time
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the grill
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Beef burgers
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
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’ll keep everyone in the loop.
What happens on the day
On the day, we position the grill under cover and get it up to heat. From there, we cook as your guests come up, timed to when you want to eat. A summer barbecue in Dormansland stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. In late September, it’s dark by about 7:05pm.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- We serve as people come up.
- We tidy up before we go.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about children’s numbers
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
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Your questions about a catered barbecue in Dormansland
What’s the nearest station to Dormansland?
Dormans station, about 0.6 miles south-west of the centre.
How far is Dormansland from London?
About 24 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, and our staff serve and clear.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can you do halal?
We do not. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
What meats do you barbecue?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Most events pick three or four.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you cover Dormansland?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Dormansland and the rest of Surrey included. Send us the address for a quote.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the moment service begins, which takes the pressure off the grill.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
Towns and villages near Dormansland
More for events in Dormansland
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away