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BBQ Catering in Effingham
Six barbecue meats and proper vegetarian and vegan options, cooked on site in Effingham by our team. Our staff serve and clear.
- Garden parties
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Planning an event in Effingham?
BBQ catering in Effingham, served hot
The barbecue goes on a level, open spot outdoors with cover over it, away from buildings, fences and overhanging branches. Send us a photo of the space and we’ll confirm it. We are frequently asked to cater fundraising barbecues and back-garden get-togethers, serving beef brisket, halloumi skewers and sausages.
In a small place like Effingham, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. Everything is cooked through properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with a barbecue cooked by friends, a catered barbecue means everyone gets to be a guest, and the food is cooked by people who do it every week. The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Our staff serve and clear
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
Take a look at how we price or menu ideas for your barbecue.
Perfect for your event in Effingham
Cooked properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart
In Effingham, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Garden parties
- Club open days
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Big birthday parties
PTAs at schools such as St Lawrence Primary School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days.
Questions to ask before you book
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
- How dietary needs are handled
Where the barbecue can go in Effingham
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what we look for:
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- Space for our vehicle nearby
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the grill
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Pulled pork
What affects the price in Effingham
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates or china
- Travel to Effingham
- How many people are eating
- Season and day of the week
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Rough numbers
- The address or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
On the day, we arrive in good time to set up, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, quoted separately.
Common questions in Effingham
Could you cook in The Forest and the Highlands?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
Do you cater at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes, on plates with salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What do children generally eat?
Yes, generally: simple food in a roll suits most children. Give us a rough number of children.
How do you handle food safety?
That is one of the best reasons to have it catered: raw and cooked food are kept apart, with separate tongs and boards.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
Yes. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
Barbecues in Effingham: gardens, clubs and local tips
Effingham is about 4 miles south-west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. We’re happy to travel to Effingham for events and the places nearby. We cover 395 places in Surrey. We cater events right across the region, from Effingham to Guildford (about 8 miles away).
Parks such as The Forest and the Highlands often have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first. Churches such as Church of St Lawrence rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby typically does. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Effingham, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
This part of Surrey takes in KT24. From The Street, Crossways and Church Street or anywhere nearby, we can set up and cook there. If your venue is just outside Effingham, we also cover East Horsley (1 mile west), West Horsley (2 miles west), Ockham (3 miles north-west), East Clandon (4 miles west) and Abinger Hammer (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (8 miles west), Woking (8 miles north-west), Camberley (15 miles west), Epsom (7 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles south-east) and Redhill (10 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Abinger Castle (4.7 miles south) and Headley Court (5.5 miles east). The countryside around Effingham includes Combe Bottom and Box Hill.
- Nearby schools include Howard of Effingham School (under half a mile north-east) and Manor House School (within half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Queen Stage pub (less than half a mile north)
For event organisers in Effingham
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
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The process
When we arrive, we position the grill under cover and get it up to heat. Then our chef cooks through the service time, worked around your serving time. Sunset in Effingham is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so an early-evening barbecue is usually in daylight.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We check the space and quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Include children in your numbers
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Give us a contact number for the day
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Beef burgers
A burger is the barbecue classic, and they’re a safe bet for children and adults alike.
Chicken skewers
Chicken skewers are grilled on site, for guests who prefer chicken.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away