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BBQ Catering for Lingfield Common
Want a barbecue in Lingfield Common without standing at the grill? Our chef and team handle everything, with burgers, ribs, pulled pork and more.
- Retirement do’s
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Fundraising days
BBQ catering in Lingfield Common
About our BBQ catering in Lingfield Common
Hosting a barbecue usually means shopping, prepping, cooking and clearing. With BBQ catering, all of that is done for you, so you can spend the time with your guests. Typical bookings include informal weddings and retirement do’s, serving sausages, pulled pork and beef brisket.
Near Lingfield Common, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will handle the rest. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Where the barbecue can go in Lingfield Common
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Parking near the grill
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
On the day, we arrive in good time to set up, so the grill is up to heat when you’re ready to eat.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
FAQs for Lingfield Common
Can you do a barbecue in Lingfield Wildlife Area?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Lingfield Common?
The closest is Lingfield station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Let us know how many to expect.
How many meats should we choose?
Not generally. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats.
When should we book BBQ catering?
Once your date is fixed, especially for June to September. But ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
Summer is the busiest time, but we cook all year, with cover over the grill. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
The cooking area is covered, but guests will want shelter too.
Also near Lingfield Common
Also in Lingfield Common
Occasions we serve in Lingfield Common
Food safety taken care of
People around Lingfield Common book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Summer parties in the garden
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Evening wedding food
Coming by train? The nearest station is Lingfield station, about 0.8 miles south-east.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The full menu and the sides
- How dietary needs are handled
- If the price includes VAT
The process
We get there well ahead of food time, so the grill is hot by the time you want to eat. The smell soon brings people over. Evening barbecues in Lingfield Common need a little planning: it is light until about 9:20pm in June but only about 7:05pm in late September. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We check the space and quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We pack away and leave the area tidy.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Sausages
Sausages are a barbecue favourite, in a roll or on a plate.
Pulled pork
Pulled pork is slow-cooked until it falls apart, and served in a soft roll.
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Access to the cooking area
- Numbers
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether you want china
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Where the event is
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose BBQ catering in Lingfield Common?
Next to doing the barbecue yourself, no host is stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the cooking is in experienced hands. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our barbecue in Lingfield Common
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Our staff serve and clear
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
Take a look at our prices page and BBQ menu ideas.
Barbecues in Lingfield Common: gardens, clubs and local tips
Lingfield Common is about 4 miles north of East Grinstead, in Surrey. We cover Lingfield Common and its neighbours for events. Lingfield Common is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Lingfield Common to London (22 miles away).
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Lingfield Primary School, frequently want a barbecue. Thinking of a barbecue in Lingfield Wildlife Area? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, normally the council’s. Lingfield Common is within about 7 miles of the High Weald 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.
We bring barbecues to events all over the RH7 postcode area. From Lingfield Common Road, Nursery Gardens and Godstone Road or a nearby road, we can set up and cook there. We also bring barbecues to events in Lingfield (1 mile south-east), Blindley Heath (2 miles north-west), Felcourt (2 miles south), Dormansland (2 miles south-east) and Newchapel (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (15 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles west), Redhill (7 miles north-west), Ewell (15 miles north-west), Reigate (9 miles north-west) and Caterham (8 miles north-west).
A little further out are Queen Victoria Hospital (3.5 miles south) and Haxted Watermill Museum (2.2 miles east). Within reach you will find Hedgecourt Lake and Bay Pond.
- Nearby schools include Lingfield College (1.3 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Old Cage Public House (0.7 miles south)
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards