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BBQ Catering in Merle Common
Hosting a barbecue in Merle Common without doing the cooking: we bring the barbecue, the food and the staff.
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Summer staff days
- Fundraising days
BBQ catering in Merle Common
What we serve, dish by dish
Chicken skewers
Our chef grills chicken on skewers, a lighter choice than burgers.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Choose from salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
BBQ catering in Merle Common, cooked on site
Burgers, sausages and chicken skewers come straight off the grill, with sticky ribs, pulled pork and sliced brisket alongside. Pick the meats that suit your guests. For family celebrations and close and cul-de-sac parties, we can cook chicken skewers, BBQ ribs and pulled pork for your guests.
Country barbecues near Merle Common are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with food vans, a single barbecue feeds your group together, with a menu planned around your guests. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Timed around your day
- Hot food straight off the grill
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at our prices page or our barbecue menu ideas.
Places near Merle Common
Other occasions in Merle Common
Planning a barbecue in Merle Common
Merle Common is about 6 miles south-east of Caterham, in Surrey. We’re happy to travel to Merle Common for events and the places nearby. We bring barbecues to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 19 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Holland Junior School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. Within reach of Merle Common are historic houses such as Chartwell (3.3 miles north-east) and Titsey Place (3.6 miles north). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book.
Here we cover the RH8 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. For events just outside Merle Common, we cover Crowhurst (1 mile south-west), Troy Town (2 miles south-east), Hurst Green (2 miles north-west), Pains-Hill (2 miles north) and Crowhurst Lane End (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (14 miles north-west), Horley (8 miles west), Redhill (8 miles west), Ewell (15 miles north-west), Reigate (9 miles west) and Caterham (6 miles north-west).
A little further out are Tandridge Priory (2.1 miles north) and Haxted Watermill Museum (2.5 miles south). The countryside around Merle Common includes Botley Hill and Bay Pond.
- Nearby schools include Oxted School (2.4 miles north)
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
What affects the price in Merle Common
Things that change the price:
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
- Plates or china
- Site access
What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Where the event is
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Allergies we should know about
- An estimate of numbers
Send us the date, the address or RH8 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
FAQs for Merle Common
Which station is closest to Merle Common?
Hurst Green station, about 1.4 miles north of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Merle Common?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you come to Merle Common?
Yes, Merle Common is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
We tidy the serving area, so there’s very little washing up. China is available on request.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes. There is a halloumi option and a vegan option.
Do you offer halal meat?
No. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. In winter, plan lighting and somewhere warm for guests to eat.
The process
Most barbecue food is cooked through service, so we arrive ahead of food time and cook to demand. That keeps everything hot and fresh. In Merle Common, late May sunsets come at about 8:50pm and midsummer ones at about 9:20pm, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about tight access
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Choose the menu a week or so before
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
The serving table is kept tidy and stocked, right through the service.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, at extra cost.
Why choose BBQ catering in Merle Common?
A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Merle Common. For example:
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Family celebrations
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Community fun days
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Hurst Green station, about 1.4 miles north.
What your quote should include
- The full menu and the sides
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether plates or china are included
- Allergen information for every dish
Before you choose a spot
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what we look for:
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards