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BBQ Catering for Godalming
Planning a catered barbecue in Godalming? Our chef cooks on site, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
- Fundraising days
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Summer parties in the garden
Book a BBQ in Godalming
BBQ catering in Godalming, served hot
There’s something about a barbecue that gets people talking: the smell, the queue and the plates piled high. In Godalming, we will set up where it suits your event. Whether it’s community fun days and summer parties in the garden, we can cook coleslaw, beef burgers and chicken skewers and more.
For a barbecue in Godalming, the garden is frequently the best venue. Let us know how we reach the garden, and we’ll bring everything else. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
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
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- A green light from whoever owns the site
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
Places near Godalming
More for events in Godalming
A catered BBQ in Godalming: what to know
Godalming is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. We cover events in Godalming, along with the towns and villages around it. Godalming is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover.
If guests are travelling by rail, Godalming has its own station, Godalming station. Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Moss Lane School, frequently want a barbecue. Godalming is within about 7 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.
We bring barbecues to events all over the GU7 and GU8 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on High Street, Station Road and Market Mews, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. You’ll find Godalming on the A3100 and B2130, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. Other places close to Godalming we cover include Aaron's Hill (1 mile west), Busbridge (1 mile south-east), Farncombe (1 mile north), Tuesley (1 mile south) and Upper Eashing (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (5 miles north), Woking (9 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles west), Dorking (13 miles east) and Frimley (10 miles north-west).
A little further out are Guildford Castle (3.9 miles north-east) and Godalming Museum (less than half a mile north). The countryside around Godalming includes Frith Hill and Farncombe Wood.
- Schools near Godalming include St Hilary's School (within half a mile south-west) and Godalming College (0.5 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Richmond Arms Public House (less than half a mile west)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Request gluten-free rolls
Our chef cooks through the agreed service time, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
A closer look at the menu
Beef brisket
Sliced brisket adds a grown-up touch, especially at a wedding or work event.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Instead of a takeaway delivery, a barbecue becomes part of the event, with the smell drawing people over. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Six meats to choose from
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
Take a look at our prices page or menu ideas for your barbecue.
What affects the price in Godalming
The price comes down to:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The date and time of year
- Travel to Godalming
- Whether you want china
The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Roughly how many people
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary requirements
- Any venue rules
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Godalming
Cooked on site, served hot
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Godalming. Some of the most common are:
- Sports clubs and team events
- Charity fundraisers
- Neighbourhood parties
- Big birthday parties
Among the historic houses close to Godalming are Loseley Park (2.2 miles north) and Wanborough Manor (3.9 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How dietary needs are handled
- Any travel or access charges
Godalming questions
Is Godalming close to London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London.
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you offer halal meat?
We don’t. If guests need halal, arrange that separately; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
What do children usually eat?
Usually, yes: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Give us a rough number of children.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Tell us numbers so there’s enough.
Can you cater in Godalming?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Godalming and Surrey. Send us the address for a quote.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop it. Plan somewhere dry for your guests to eat.
The process
Barbecue food is best straight off the grill, so we cook and serve through the agreed time. Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the start, which keeps the queue moving. Evening barbecues in Godalming need a little planning: it’s light until about 9:20pm in June but only about 7:05pm in late September. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- 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.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Let us know about tight access
- Let us know about children’s numbers
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or GU7 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away