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BBQ Catering in East Shalford
Thinking about a catered barbecue in East Shalford? Our chef cooks on site, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
- Sports clubs and team events
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- School fairs and summer fêtes
A barbecue near East Shalford
East Shalford questions
Is East Shalford too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Could you cook in Shalford Mill?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Beef burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Sides include salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you cover East Shalford?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, East Shalford and the rest of Surrey included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Is clearing up included?
We tidy the serving area. Ask if you’d like china.
When should we book BBQ catering?
As soon as you know the date, especially for June to September. But ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Cooking properly is our job: raw and cooked food are kept apart, with separate tongs and boards.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
We do. There’s a halloumi option and a vegan option, cooked separately from the meat.
About our BBQ catering in East Shalford
In East Shalford, a barbecue is a favourite for relaxed events: familiar food, lots of choice and no formality. With us cooking, nobody you know spends the afternoon at the grill. Whether it is evening wedding food and neighbourhood parties, we can cook beef brisket, beef burgers and coleslaw for your guests.
In a small place like East Shalford, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
Who books BBQ catering in East Shalford?
No host spending the day cooking
In East Shalford, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Family celebrations
- Community fun days
Thinking of a barbecue in Shalford Mill? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, typically the council’s.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel or access charges
- Plates, china and cutlery
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Request gluten-free rolls
After service, our staff clear up, so there is very little left for you to do.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, at extra cost.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue with a little planning. A quick checklist:
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
- Sausages
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
What happens on the day
Most barbecue food is cooked through service, so we arrive ahead of food time and cook to demand. It means food comes off the grill hot. By late September, sunset in East Shalford is about 7:05pm; in December it’s about 3:55pm. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Send a photo of where the barbecue could go.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
- Send final numbers in good time
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or GU4 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
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How we price a catered barbecue
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Crockery choices
- Numbers
- Distance from us
- Season and day of the week
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- The address or postcode
- Any venue rules
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or GU4 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with a cold buffet, barbecue food is hot and cooked to order, and nothing sits out all afternoon. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- A full barbecue menu
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read our pricing or BBQ menu ideas.
Also in East Shalford
Barbecue venues around East Shalford
East Shalford is about 2 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. Planning a catered barbecue in East Shalford? We can help. We cater 395 places across Surrey.
For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Shalford station, about 0.7 miles south-west. PTAs at schools such as Tillingbourne Junior School frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. East Shalford is within about 4 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.
Here we cover the GU4 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. We also bring barbecues to events in Shalford (1 mile south-west), Chilworth (1 mile east), Broadford (1 mile south-west), Artington (1 mile west) and Peasmarsh (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (11 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Reigate (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include St. Luke’s Hospital (1.3 miles north) and Guildford Castle (1.4 miles north-west). Within reach you will find St Martha's Hill and Pewley Down.
- Local schools include St Catherine's School (1.5 miles south) and Guildford High School (1.7 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Queen Victoria pub (0.7 miles west)
A closer look at the menu
Beef burgers
A burger is the barbecue classic, loved by most ages.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Working with your venue
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards