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Barbecue Catering in Hale, Surrey
Hosting a barbecue in Hale without doing the cooking: the food, the grill and the team are all on us.
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Charity fundraisers
- Reunions and family get-togethers
Book a BBQ in Hale
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Instead of a takeaway delivery, the cooking is part of the atmosphere, and the grill becomes a gathering point. The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why Hale hosts choose us
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
See our pricing and BBQ menu ideas.
BBQ catering in Hale, served hot
Some of the best barbecues are the ones where the host gets to sit down. Our chef cooks, our staff serve and we tidy up afterwards, so your time goes on your guests, not the food. Typical bookings include summer staff days and leaving and retirement parties, with beef brisket, BBQ ribs and sausages.
Near Hale, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before service, so the barbecue is ready when you are. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Autumn and winter barbecues in Hale get dark early: about 7:05pm by late September and 3:55pm by December. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We serve as people come up.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Before we arrive
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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Planning a barbecue in Hale
Hale is about 1 mile north of Farnham, in Surrey. Planning a catered barbecue in Hale? We cover the whole area. We cater all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 9 miles away.
For a fundraiser at a school like Farnham Heath End School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. Historic houses near Hale include Farnham Castle (1.1 miles south-west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking.
Events anywhere in GU9 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Your event could be at a house on Fairview Gardens, Farnborough Road and White Cottage Close or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. We also bring barbecues to events in Heath End (1 mile north), Weybourne (1 mile north-east), Upper Hale (1 mile north-west), Badshot Lea (1 mile east) and Farnham (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (9 miles east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (8 miles north), Frimley (6 miles north), Haslemere (10 miles south) and Cranleigh (15 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Farnham (1.4 miles south-west) and Fleet Community Hospital (4.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Hale include Farnham Park and Aunt's Pool.
- Schools near Hale include William Cobbett Primary School (within half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Six Bells pub (0.5 miles south)
- Other local spots include Prince Consort's Library (1.8 miles north) and Seale and Tongham (2.7 miles east)
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
Occasions we serve in Hale
Halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Hale. Some of the most common are:
- Garden parties
- Summer staff days
- Sports clubs and team events
- Leaving parties
If your garden is too small, a club or hall near Hale with outdoor space frequently works.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- What crockery is supplied
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Common questions in Hale
Can you do a barbecue in Weybourne LNR?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Do you come out to small places like Hale?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you need anything from us?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Tell us what’s available on site and we’ll confirm the rest when we quote.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes.
What do children generally eat?
Yes, generally: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Give us a rough number of children.
Is the meat halal?
No. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
Can you cater in Hale?
Yes, Hale is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Nearby places to Hale
What else we do in Hale
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
The barbecue goes where we agreed, leaving the rest of the space to you.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, at extra cost.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- How many people are eating
- Season and day of the week
- Distance from us
- Plates or china
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
- The address or postcode
- Any venue rules
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards