Surrey · England
BBQ Catering for Forest Green
Want a barbecue in Forest Green without standing at the grill? Our chef and team handle everything, with burgers, ribs, pulled pork and more.
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Work barbecues
BBQ catering for Forest Green
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A spot well clear of buildings
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- A green light from whoever owns the site
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Chicken skewers
- New potatoes
- Beef brisket
About our BBQ catering in Forest Green
Burgers, sausages and chicken skewers come straight off the grill, and pulled pork, brisket and ribs make it a proper feast. You choose the mix that suits your event. Typical bookings include Fêtes, fairs and sports days and informal weddings, serving beef burgers, chicken skewers and coleslaw.
A barbecue in the countryside near Forest Green makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains. All the barbecue, none of the effort: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
Nearby places to Forest Green
What else we do in Forest Green
What happens on the day
The barbecue goes on the agreed spot, and the rest of the space is yours. We’ll place the grill so smoke drifts away from guests. Autumn and winter barbecues in Forest Green get dark early: about 7:05pm by late September and 3:55pm by December. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Choose the menu a week or so before
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, on a menu you’ve agreed in advance. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Planned to your running order
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
Take a look at our prices page or our barbecue menu ideas.
Forest Green barbecues: local tips
Forest Green is about 6 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. We’re happy to travel to Forest Green for events. Forest Green is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 10 miles away.
After a christening at a church such as Holy Trinity, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Hurtwood House, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Forest Green. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Events anywhere in RH5 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Local streets include Horsham Road and Ockley Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For events just outside Forest Green, we cover Ockley (2 miles south-east), Abinger Bottom (2 miles north), Coldharbour (2 miles north-east), Friday Street (3 miles north) and Abinger Common (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (10 miles north-west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (11 miles north-east) and Ewell (15 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Abinger Castle (2.9 miles north) and Mesolithic Museum (2.9 miles north). Open spaces near Forest Green include Leith Hill and Vann Lake.
- Local pubs include The Parrot pub (less than half a mile south)
Questions from Forest Green
What’s the nearest station to Forest Green?
Ockley station, about 2.6 miles east of the centre.
Do you cater at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is there anything for vegans?
Yes. There’s a halloumi option and a vegan option.
What meats do you barbecue?
Beef burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, with halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you come to Forest Green?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, on site at your venue in Forest Green. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Yes. With salads and potatoes, it’s a proper meal on a plate; ask about china if you’d like it.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
Summer is the busiest time, but we cook all year. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
What affects the price in Forest Green
The biggest factors are:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Travel to Forest Green
- How many people are eating
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
- Rules from the venue or landowner
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Forest Green
Halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Forest Green. Some of the most common are:
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Family celebrations
- Team days and staff summer parties
For guests coming by train, Ockley station is about 2.6 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether travel is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
We bring everything we need to cook and serve, so you don’t need to find grills or tongs.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
For event organisers in Forest Green
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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