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Barbecue Catering in Kingswood, Surrey
Hosting a barbecue in Kingswood without doing the cooking: we bring the barbecue, the food and the staff.
- Community fun days
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Sports clubs and team events
A barbecue near Kingswood
About the food
Sausages
Grilled until golden and cooked right through, sausages are simple and satisfying.
Beef brisket
Brisket is a favourite with people who like their beef, in a roll or with sides.
BBQ catering for your event in Kingswood
BBQ catering means we bring the barbecue and do the cooking. We cook on site at your event in Kingswood, outdoors under cover, and our staff serve and clear. We’re often asked to cater cricket, football and rugby club days and neighbourhood parties, with beef brisket, beef burgers and sausages.
Barbecues around Kingswood are frequently relaxed garden affairs. It suits that kind of day, with nobody you know stuck at the grill. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
A barbecue or other catering?
Instead of asking a friend to man the grill, nobody is left cooking while the party happens, and food safety is in professional hands. What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Why book with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
See how we price or BBQ menu ideas.
Towns and villages near Kingswood
Also in Kingswood
Barbecues in Kingswood: gardens, clubs and local tips
Kingswood is about 4 miles south-west of Coulsdon, in Surrey. We cater events of every size in Kingswood. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 15 miles away.
Churches such as Church of St Andrew rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby generally does. Historic houses near Kingswood include Fitznells Manor (4.6 miles north) and Nonsuch Mansion (4.7 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Kingswood. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Here we cover the KT20 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Beech Drive, Bears Den and Hamilton Place; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Being close to the B2032, Kingswood is easy for us to reach for your event. Other places close to Kingswood we cover include Tadworth (1 mile north-west), Lower Kingswood (1 mile south), Walton on the Hill (2 miles south-west), Margery (2 miles south) and Mogador (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Epsom (4 miles north-west), Horley (8 miles south), Redhill (4 miles south-east), Ewell (5 miles north-west), Reigate (4 miles south) and Walton-on-Thames (11 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Ashley Centre (3.8 miles north-west) and Walton on the Hill (1.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Colley Hill and Cuddington Meadows.
- Nearby schools include Chinthurst School (1.1 miles west) and The Beacon School (1.7 miles north)
- Local pubs include Kingswood Arms (less than half a mile north)
What happens on the day
With cover over the grill, the weather rarely holds us up, but plan somewhere dry for people to eat. At midsummer, it is light in Kingswood until about 9:20pm, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:05pm.
- Send a picture of where the barbecue could go.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What BBQ catering costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Site access
- Numbers
- Whether you want china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, please mention:
- An estimate of numbers
- The address or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- Salads
- BBQ ribs
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
FAQs for Kingswood
How far is Kingswood from London?
About 15 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cater at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
We cook under cover, so rain is not a problem for the food. Plan somewhere dry for your guests to eat.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
How do you handle food safety?
Meat is cooked until it is steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, following Food Standards Agency advice.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Let us know about allergies before the day.
What do children normally eat?
Burgers and sausages are normally the children’s favourites, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
Why choose BBQ catering in Kingswood?
No host spending the day cooking
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Kingswood and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Informal weddings
- Street parties
- Club open days
- Team days and staff summer parties
Parks such as Eyhurst Park frequently have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- What crockery is supplied
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel or access charges
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
We set up on the spot we agreed and stay out of the way, leaving the rest of the space to you.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
- 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