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Barbecue Catering in Lingfield, Surrey
BBQ catering for events in Lingfield: grilled on site and served by our team, so you can relax with your guests.
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Leaving parties
- Community fun days
BBQ catering in Lingfield
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Plates or china
- Distance from us
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.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
- Any venue rules
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
BBQ catering in Lingfield, served hot
Barbecue food is at its best straight from the grill, so we cook and serve through the agreed service time. Tell us when you’d like to eat and we’ll work to it. Typical bookings include informal weddings and summer staff days, serving chicken skewers, beef brisket and pulled pork.
For a barbecue in Lingfield, the garden is frequently the best venue. Tell us about the drive and the garden, and we will do the rest. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
Where the barbecue can go in Lingfield
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue if a few things are right. A quick checklist:
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- Space for our vehicle nearby
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
- Salads
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
Lingfield barbecues: local tips
Lingfield is about 3 miles north of East Grinstead, in Surrey. Lingfield is well within our area for events and the places nearby. We bring barbecues to 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Lingfield to London (about 23 miles away).
Thinking of a barbecue in Centenary Fields? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, usually the council’s. PTAs at schools such as Lingfield Primary School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Lingfield, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
We bring barbecues to events all over the RH7 postcode area. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and Old School Place, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. Other places close to Lingfield we cover include Lingfield Common (1 mile north-west), Felcourt (1 mile south), Dormansland (1 mile south-east), Newchapel (2 miles south-west) and Dormans Park (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Horley (7 miles west), Redhill (8 miles north-west), Reigate (9 miles north-west), Caterham (8 miles north-west), Dorking (14 miles west) and Oxted (5 miles north).
A little further out are Queen Victoria Hospital (2.9 miles south) and Haxted Watermill Museum (2.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Lingfield includes Hedgecourt Lake.
- Local schools include Lingfield College (0.7 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Star pub (within half a mile east)
Occasions we serve in Lingfield
Meat-free choices that are not an afterthought
In Lingfield and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Retirement do’s
- Informal weddings
- Sports clubs and team events
- Fundraising barbecues
Historic houses near Lingfield include Hammerwood Park (4.5 miles south-east) and Saint Hill Manor (4.9 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether plates or china are included
- Any travel or access charges
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
We bring everything we need to cook and serve, so you don’t need to find grills or tongs.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
What comes off the grill
Pulled pork
Because it is slow-cooked, pulled pork is ready as soon as we start serving, which keeps the queue moving.
Beef brisket
Beef brisket is slow-cooked and sliced, for a more substantial plate.
Towns and villages near Lingfield
Other occasions in Lingfield
The process
We set up where we agreed and keep out of the way, and the rest of the space is yours. We will place the grill so smoke drifts away from guests. In Lingfield, late May sunsets come at about 8:50pm and midsummer ones at about 9:20pm, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We check the space and quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave the area tidy.
Before we arrive
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Let us know about children’s numbers
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Why choose BBQ catering in Lingfield?
Compared with a hog roast, a barbecue offers more variety, which helps when some guests do not eat pork. A hog roast is the bigger spectacle, so for bigger events, why not both?. 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 Lingfield hosts choose us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Cooked on site by our chef
- An itemised quote
- Our staff serve and clear
Read our prices page and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Lingfield questions
Could you cook in Centenary Fields?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
Is Lingfield close to London?
About 23 miles from central London.
What if it rains?
We bring cover for the grill, so it is guests who need a wet-weather plan.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Our chef cooks outdoors, under cover, at your event, with our staff serving and clearing.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
Once your date is fixed, especially for June to September. Short notice is still worth a try: use our quote form.
What does the venue need to provide?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Let us know about the site and we will confirm what we need.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Tell us about allergies in advance.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away