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Barbecue Catering in Holmethorpe, Surrey
BBQ catering for events in Holmethorpe: grilled on site and served by our team, so you can relax with your guests.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Fundraising days
- Big birthday parties
Planning an event in Holmethorpe?
The process
If timings shift on the day, let your contact know, and we’ll adjust where we can. A barbecue is easy to time, as most of it is cooked as people eat. A summer barbecue in Holmethorpe stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:05pm.
- Show us the space.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Include children in your numbers
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
- Think about where the smoke will drift
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or RH1 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
How our BBQ catering works in Holmethorpe
Burgers, sausages and chicken skewers come straight off the grill, and pulled pork, brisket and ribs make it a proper feast. Pick the meats that suit your guests. We’re often asked to cater neighbourhood parties and cricket, football and rugby club days, serving chicken skewers, halloumi skewers and beef burgers.
Barbecues around Holmethorpe are often relaxed garden affairs. It suits that kind of day, with nobody you know stuck at the grill. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
We get there well before service, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
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What affects the price in Holmethorpe
Each price is built from:
- Numbers
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel to Holmethorpe
- Access to the cooking area
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What we need to know
When you contact us, please mention:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Dietary requirements
- Where the event is
- An estimate of numbers
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Holmethorpe questions
What’s the nearest station to Holmethorpe?
Redhill station, about 0.8 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Holmethorpe close to London?
About 17 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
Will you clear up afterwards?
Yes, we clear up after service, so there is very little washing up. China is available on request.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Is the meat halal?
We do not. If guests need halal, arrange that separately; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
Do you cover Holmethorpe?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Holmethorpe and Surrey. Send us the address for a quote.
What if it rains?
We bring cover for the grill, but guests will want shelter too.
The menu, dish by dish
BBQ ribs
Sticky, glazed ribs are the messy treat of the menu; have napkins ready.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes turn a barbecue into a full meal.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to a hog roast, a barbecue offers more variety, which helps when some guests don’t eat pork. A hog roast feeds everyone at once and makes a centrepiece, so for bigger events, why not both?. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why Holmethorpe hosts choose us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Six meats to choose from
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Our staff serve and clear
Read our pricing or BBQ menu ideas.
Occasions we serve in Holmethorpe
Cooked properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart
People around Holmethorpe book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Informal weddings
- Garden parties
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Charity fundraisers
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as East Surrey College, often want a barbecue.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Holmethorpe barbecues: local tips
Holmethorpe is about 1 mile north-east of Redhill, in Surrey. Hosts in Holmethorpe book us for events of all sizes. Holmethorpe is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Holmethorpe to London (17 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Redhill station, roughly 0.8 miles south-west of the centre. 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. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Holmethorpe, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
We cover events in every part of RH1 and RH9. Local streets include Mill Lane, Devon Road and Orpin Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater events include South Merstham (1 mile north-east), Redhill (1 mile south-west), Gatton (1 mile north-west), Nutfield (1 mile south-east) and Merstham (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (5 miles south), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Caterham (4 miles north-east) and Dorking (8 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include East Surrey Hospital (2.2 miles south) and The Belfry (0.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Nearby schools include Lime Tree Primary School (less than half a mile north) and The Carrington School (0.6 miles south)
- Local pubs include Inn on the Pond (1 mile east)
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue if a few things are right. A quick checklist:
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the grill
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards