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BBQ Catering in Holt Pound
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, cooked on site in Holt Pound by our team. We serve and tidy up.
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Evening wedding food
- Summer staff days
Planning an event in Holt Pound?
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Distance from us
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of people
- Whether you want china
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary requirements
- The date and time of the event
- Anything the venue has asked for
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
How our BBQ catering works in Holt Pound
BBQ catering means we bring the barbecue and do the cooking. We cook on site at your event in Holt Pound, outdoors under cover, while our staff serve your guests and tidy up. Typical bookings include informal weddings and street parties, with halloumi skewers, BBQ ribs and sausages.
Near Holt Pound, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Events we cater in Holt Pound
Cooked in front of your guests
In Holt Pound, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Community fun days
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Fundraising barbecues
- Birthdays and milestone parties
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Rowledge Church of England Controlled Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- Plates, china and cutlery
- A clear list of what’s included
- How dietary needs are handled
- If the price includes VAT
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Chicken skewers
Chicken skewers are grilled on site, for guests who prefer chicken.
Space, access and the venue
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Holt Pound
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
After service, our staff clear up, leaving the spot tidy.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Next to a formal plated meal, a barbecue is relaxed and sociable, and it does not need a kitchen. What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- A full barbecue menu
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
Take a look at our pricing or BBQ menu ideas.
How the day works
With cover over the grill, the weather rarely holds us up, though your guests will want shelter if it rains. Evening barbecues in Holt Pound 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.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check availability and the space for the barbecue and send a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
- At serving time, the chef grills and the team serves.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Think about where the smoke will drift
- Let us know about children’s numbers
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Holt Pound
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Holt Pound questions
How far is Holt Pound from London?
About 39 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you cook in Underdown nature reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How many meats should we choose?
Three or four meats plus the vegetarian and vegan options suits most groups. A shorter menu also speeds up service.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
Summer is the busiest time, but we cook all year, with cover over the grill. Plan shelter for your guests.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Let us know about allergies before the day.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Planning a barbecue in Holt Pound
Holt Pound is about 2 miles south-west of Farnham, in Surrey. Hosts in Holt Pound book us for events of all sizes. Holt Pound is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Holt Pound to Guildford (12 miles away).
Historic houses near Holt Pound include Farnham Castle (2.7 miles north-east). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. Thinking of a barbecue in Underdown nature reserve? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, typically the council’s. Holt Pound is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Anywhere in GU10, we can cook on site for your guests. Your event could be at a house on Fullers Road and The Wickets or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover events in Rowledge (1 mile east), Wrecclesham (1 mile north-east), Boundstone (1 mile east), Bucks Horn Oak (1 mile south-west) and Shortheath (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (12 miles east), Woking (14 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north-east), Frimley (10 miles north-east), Haslemere (8 miles south-east) and Ash (6 miles north-east).
A little further out are Powderham Castle (2.2 miles north) and Chase Community Hospital (5.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Farnham Heath and Beacon Hill.
- Schools near Holt Pound include Weydon School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cherry Tree pub (0.5 miles south-east)
Also near Holt Pound
Also in Holt Pound
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards