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Barbecue Catering in Meadvale, Surrey
Planning a catered barbecue in Meadvale? We cook outdoors under cover, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Summer parties in the garden
- Reunions and family get-togethers
BBQ catering in Meadvale
BBQ catering in Meadvale, served hot
There’s more to a catered barbecue than burgers: pulled pork, brisket and ribs turn it into a proper meal, served with salads, coleslaw and potatoes. On the menu are sausages, chicken skewers and beef brisket, and typical bookings are for school fairs and summer fêtes and evening wedding food.
For a barbecue in Meadvale, the garden is often the best venue. Tell us about the drive and the garden, and we will bring everything else. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to a formal plated meal, a barbecue is relaxed and sociable, and needs no kitchen at the venue. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our barbecue in Meadvale
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Served at the time you choose
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at our prices page or BBQ menu ideas.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- Dietary requirements
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
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.
For event organisers in Meadvale
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Common questions in Meadvale
Could you cook in Earlswood Common?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
How far is Meadvale from London?
About 19 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is clearing up included?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Burgers and sausages are generally the children’s favourites, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who doesn’t eat meat. Let us know numbers for children.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Beef burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you cover Meadvale?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Meadvale and the rest of Surrey included. Send us the address for a quote.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
You will get allergen information for everything we serve, and we can label the vegetarian and vegan options.
How the day works
Grilled food is at its best when it’s hot, so we cook to order through service. Slow-cooked meats are ready as soon as service begins, so nobody waits for the first round. By late September, sunset in Meadvale is about 7:05pm; in December it is about 3:55pm. 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.
- We serve as people come up.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or RH2 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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Planning a barbecue in Meadvale
Meadvale is about 1 mile south-east of Reigate, in Surrey. Events in Meadvale are part of our patch. Meadvale is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 17 miles away.
Parks such as Earlswood Common often have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first. For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Earlswood (Surrey) station, roughly 0.7 miles east of the centre. Meadvale is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
We bring barbecues to events all over RH2 and RH1. Streets in the area include Hazel Road, Willow Road and Arbutus Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. You’ll find Meadvale on the A2044, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Meadvale we cover include Earlswood (1 mile east), Redhill (1 mile north-east), South Earlswood (1 mile south-east), Holmethorpe (2 miles north-east) and Salfords (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (3 miles south), Ewell (9 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Caterham (6 miles north-east) and Dorking (6 miles west).
A little further out are The Belfry (1.2 miles north-east) and Reigate Priory Museum (1 mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Reigate Heath and Colley Hill.
- Schools near Meadvale include Dunottar School (within half a mile north) and St John's Primary School (less than half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Old Oak pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Where the barbecue can go in Meadvale
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what we look for:
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- New potatoes
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Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we’ll work around it where possible.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, quoted separately.
What comes off the grill
Sausages
Barbecued sausages are always popular, in a roll or on a plate.
Pulled pork
Slow-cooked pork, pulled apart, and served in a soft roll, frequently with coleslaw.
Perfect for your event in Meadvale
Halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
Hosts in Meadvale book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Fundraising days
- Neighbourhood parties
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Reigate School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards