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Barbecue Catering in Epsom Downs, Surrey
Give your guests a proper barbecue at your event in Epsom Downs. Our chef grills on site, so nobody you know is stuck at the barbecue.
- Fundraising days
- Street parties
- Big birthday parties
Planning an event in Epsom Downs?
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
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.
How our BBQ catering works in Epsom Downs
A home barbecue means hours at the grill and a pile of washing up. With BBQ catering, all of that is done for you, so you can enjoy your own event. Typical bookings include birthdays and milestone parties and garden parties, with beef brisket, sausages and beef burgers.
Near Epsom Downs, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will plan the route. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Why choose BBQ catering in Epsom Downs?
Next to a row of street-food vans, a single barbecue feeds your group together, with a menu planned around your guests. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Sides to make it a full meal
- An itemised quote
- Planned to your running order
Read how we price and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Where the barbecue can go in Epsom Downs
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what we look for:
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Beef brisket
Perfect for your event in Epsom Downs
Proper vegetarian and vegan options
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Epsom Downs. Popular bookings include:
- Leaving parties
- Work barbecues
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Family celebrations
PTAs at schools such as Warren Mead Infant School frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether plates or china are included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Barbecues in Epsom Downs: gardens, clubs and local tips
Epsom Downs is about 1 mile south-east of Epsom, in Surrey. We cater events of every size in Epsom Downs. We bring barbecues to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. We cater events right across the region, from Epsom Downs to London (about 14 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Epsom Downs are Fitznells Manor (2.1 miles north) and Nonsuch Mansion (2.6 miles north). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. If the day starts at a church like Parish Church of St Martin, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. Epsom Downs is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Here we cover the KT17 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Longdown Lane South, Bunbury Way and Burgh Heath Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. We also bring barbecues to events in Nork (1 mile east), North Looe (1 mile north), Great Burgh (1 mile south-east), Tattenham Corner (1 mile south) and Langley Vale (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (15 miles west), Woking (14 miles west), Horley (10 miles south), Redhill (7 miles south-east), Egham (15 miles north-west) and Reigate (6 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Epsom General Hospital (1.3 miles west) and The Ashley Centre (1.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Epsom Downs include Colley Hill and Cuddington Meadows.
- Local schools include Laine Theatre Arts (1.2 miles north-west) and The Beacon School (1.3 miles east)
- Local pubs include Derby Arms (0.7 miles south-west)
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
After service, our staff clear up, so there’s very little left for you to do.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
Nearby places to Epsom Downs
What else we do in Epsom Downs
How we price a catered barbecue
Here’s what affects the price:
- Numbers
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Plates or china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The address or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- An estimate of numbers
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Epsom Downs
Is Epsom Downs close to London?
Roughly 14 miles from the centre of London.
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
Once your date is fixed, particularly for a summer weekend. Short notice is still worth a try: send us your details through our quote form.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
Yes. Many bigger events have both. Ask and we’ll quote for the mix.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Typically, yes: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Tell us how many children to expect.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, on site at your venue in Epsom Downs. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
Summer is the busiest time, but we cook all year. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
How it works
Running late? Tell us as early as you can, and we’ll work around it. A barbecue is easy to time, as most of it is cooked as people eat. At midsummer, it is light in Epsom Downs until about 9:20pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:05pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and the space for the barbecue and send a clear quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We cook and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
How to get a price
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
Planning help
About the food
Beef burgers
No barbecue is complete without burgers, and they’re a safe bet for children and adults alike.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, depending on the occasion.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards