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BBQ Catering in Godstone
BBQ catering in Godstone for your event: burgers, ribs and brisket with salads and potatoes, and staff to serve.
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Charity fundraisers
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
BBQ catering in Godstone
About our BBQ catering in Godstone
In Godstone, a barbecue is a favourite for relaxed events: familiar food, lots of choice and no formality. The difference with a catered barbecue is that nobody from your party is stuck at the grill. We’re often asked to cater school fairs and summer fêtes and leaving and retirement parties, with sausages, halloumi skewers and beef burgers.
Country barbecues near Godstone are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you’re not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
What the cooking area needs
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear way in from where we park
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Sausages
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
The process
We start by setting up the barbecue and a serving table where we agreed. Then our chef cooks and the team serves for as long as we’ve agreed. By late September, sunset in Godstone is about 7:05pm; in December it’s about 3:55pm. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We check the space and quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave the area tidy.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Let us know about children’s numbers
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in Godstone
No host spending the day cooking
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. For example:
- Neighbourhood parties
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Club open days
- Retirement do’s
A green space like Bay Pond is tempting, but a catered barbecue there needs the landowner’s say-so.
What to look for in a quote
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether plates or china are included
Nearby places to Godstone
What else we do in Godstone
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to a formal plated meal, a barbecue keeps things informal, and needs no kitchen at the venue. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- Timed around your day
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Take a look at our pricing and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the moment service begins, so nobody waits for the first burgers.
China crockery is available on request, at extra cost.
How we price a catered barbecue
Things that change the price:
- Distance from us
- The date and time of year
- The number of people
- Whether you want china
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people
- Any venue rules
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or RH9 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Godstone barbecues: local tips
Godstone is about 3 miles south of Caterham, in Surrey. Hosts in Godstone book us for events of all sizes. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 17 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Godstone Village School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Godstone station, about 2.2 miles south.
Events anywhere in RH9 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue. We can cater an event on streets such as High Street, Court Road and Godstone Green Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. For events just outside Godstone, we cover Tyler's Green (1 mile north), Church Town (1 mile east), Bletchingley (2 miles west), Tandridge (2 miles south-east) and South Godstone (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Epsom (11 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles south-west), Redhill (4 miles west), Ewell (11 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles west) and Caterham (3 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Caterham Dene Hospital (2.5 miles north) and Bletchingley Castle (1.9 miles west). The countryside around Godstone includes Mercers Lake and Bay Pond.
- Local pubs include The Hare And Hounds Public House (under half a mile south-west)
About the food
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes for a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Chicken skewers
Skewers are easy to serve and easy to eat, on a plate or in a roll.
FAQs for Godstone
Can you do a barbecue in Bay Pond?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come out to small places like Godstone?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is the food cooked safely?
Meat is cooked until it’s steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, following Food Standards Agency advice.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
Summer is the busiest time, but we cook all year. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
As soon as you know the date, particularly for a summer weekend. Short notice is still worth a try: send us your details through our quote form.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Can you cater in Godstone?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Godstone and Surrey. Send us the address for a quote.
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- 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