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Barbecue Catering in Keeper's Corner, Surrey
Want a barbecue in Keeper's Corner without standing at the grill? Our chef and team handle everything, with burgers, ribs, pulled pork and more.
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Leaving parties
A barbecue near Keeper's Corner
BBQ catering in Keeper's Corner, cooked on site
Barbecue food is sociable food: the smell, the queue and the plates piled high. We will find the right spot at your venue in Keeper's Corner. We serve BBQ ribs, beef brisket and halloumi skewers, and we are frequently booked for fundraising barbecues and club open days.
A barbecue in the countryside near Keeper's Corner makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
For event organisers in Keeper's Corner
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to a row of street-food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, on a menu you’ve agreed in advance. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book our barbecue in Keeper's Corner
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- A clear quote with everything listed
- A full barbecue menu
- Our chef at the grill, not you
Take a look at how we price and BBQ menu ideas.
What we serve, dish by dish
BBQ ribs
Ribs make a barbecue feel like a feast, served alongside the burgers and sausages.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes turn a barbecue into a full meal.
Common questions in Keeper's Corner
Is Keeper's Corner too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Keeper's Corner from London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes, and china is available on request.
Is the meat halal?
No. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it.
How many meats should we choose?
Not usually. Mix quick-grilled items with pulled pork or brisket.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
Events we cater in Keeper's Corner
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Keeper's Corner and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Leaving parties
- Evening wedding food
- Big birthday parties
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Gatwick Airport station, about 2.3 miles west.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether plates or china are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Barbecues in Keeper's Corner: gardens, clubs and local tips
Keeper's Corner is about 3 miles south-east of Horley, in Surrey. Events in Keeper's Corner are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Keeper's Corner is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Keeper's Corner to Guildford (21 miles away).
For a fundraiser at a school like Copthorne CofE Junior School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. Historic houses near Keeper's Corner include Saint Hill Manor (4.8 miles south-east) and Gravetye Manor (4.9 miles south-east). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. Keeper's Corner is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Events anywhere in RH6 and RH10 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and roughly how many guests. Whether your event is on Effingham Road and Redehall Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and cook there. Keeper's Corner sits on or near the B2037, which makes travel to your event easy. If your venue is just outside Keeper's Corner, we also cover Burstow (1 mile west), Shipley Bridge (1 mile west), Copthorne (1 mile south-west), Fernhill (1 mile west) and Smallfield (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (14 miles north-west), Horley (3 miles north-west), Redhill (6 miles north-west), Ewell (15 miles north-west), Reigate (7 miles north-west) and Caterham (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Langley Green Hospital (3.9 miles west) and Effingham Park Motor Museum (1.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Keeper's Corner includes Hedgecourt Lake.
- Schools near Keeper's Corner include Oakwood School (2.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Curious Pig in the Parlour pub (0.5 miles south-east)
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue with a little planning. Check these:
- A spot well clear of buildings
- A clear way in from where we park
- A green light from whoever owns the site
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the grill
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
The process
The barbecue goes on the agreed spot, so your event carries on around us. We will place the grill so smoke drifts away from guests. Autumn and winter barbecues in Keeper's Corner get dark early: about 7:05pm by late September and 3:55pm by December. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Think about where the smoke will drift
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Keeper's Corner
Other occasions in Keeper's Corner
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
We set up on the spot we agreed and stay out of the way, leaving the rest of the space to you.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, quoted separately.
What BBQ catering costs
Things that change the price:
- Distance from us
- Plates or china
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors 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