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BBQ Catering for Hydestile
Six barbecue meats and proper vegetarian and vegan options, grilled at your venue in Hydestile by our chef. Our staff serve and clear.
- Evening wedding food
- Fundraising barbecues
- Street parties
Planning an event in Hydestile?
BBQ catering in Hydestile, served hot
In Hydestile, a barbecue is a favourite for relaxed events: familiar food, lots of choice and no formality. With us cooking, nobody you know spends the afternoon at the grill. Typical bookings include Fêtes, fairs and sports days and cricket, football and rugby club days, serving beef burgers, BBQ ribs and pulled pork.
Country barbecues near Hydestile are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. All the barbecue, none of the effort: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
Hydestile barbecues: local tips
Hydestile is about 7 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Hydestile is well within our area for events and the places nearby. Hydestile is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 7 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like St Dominic's School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. For guests coming by train, Milford (Surrey) station is about 1.2 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Hydestile, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Events anywhere in GU8 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and roughly how many guests. From Salt Lane, New Road and Hambledon Road or a nearby road, we will bring the barbecue to you. For events just outside Hydestile, we cover Enton Green (1 mile west), Tuesley (1 mile north-west), Ockford Ridge (1 mile west), Busbridge (2 miles north) and Hambledon (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (7 miles north), Woking (11 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (9 miles north-west), Dorking (13 miles north-east) and Frimley (12 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Godalming Museum (2.1 miles north) and Milford Hospital (1 mile north-west). The countryside around Hydestile includes Farncombe Wood and Hydon's Ball.
- Nearby schools include Godalming College (1.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Merry Harriers Public House (0.9 miles south)
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue if a few things are right. Check these:
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
- A spot where smoke won’t blow into the house or marquee
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the grill
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
A barbecue or other catering?
Next to a row of street-food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, with a menu planned around your guests. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why Hydestile hosts choose us
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Six meats to choose from
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at our prices page and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Access to the cooking area
- Distance from us
- Season and day of the week
- Plates or china
What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Roughly how many people
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Hydestile
You enjoy the barbecue instead of cooking it
In Hydestile, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Leaving parties
- Charity fundraisers
- Club open days
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
If the day starts at a church like Hambledon Church, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
Slow-cooked meats such as pulled pork and brisket are ready to serve from the start, which takes the pressure off the grill.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Common questions in Hydestile
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Hydestile?
The closest is Milford (Surrey) station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Is the meat halal?
No. If guests need halal, arrange that separately.
Do you need anything from us?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Let us know about the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Weekday and off-season dates are often easier. Fill in our quote form.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
What if it rains?
The cooking area is covered, but guests will want shelter too.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Nearby places to Hydestile
Other occasions in Hydestile
Step by step
The barbecue goes on the agreed spot, and the rest of the space is yours. We will place the grill so smoke drifts away from guests. Autumn and winter barbecues in Hydestile get dark early: about 7:05pm by late September and 3:55pm by December. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- 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.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
How to prepare
- Send final numbers in good time
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or GU8 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
What comes off the grill
Pulled pork
Pulled pork is ready to serve from the start of service, which keeps the queue moving.
Beef brisket
For beef lovers, brisket is the one to choose, in a roll or with sides.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards