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BBQ Catering for Merstham
BBQ catering in Merstham: our chef cooks on site, with burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, served hot by our staff.
- Community fun days
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Back-garden get-togethers
BBQ catering in Merstham
BBQ catering for your event in Merstham
Some hosts in Merstham pair a barbecue with a hog roast, so there is a centrepiece and plenty of choice. We can quote for either or both. For street parties and leaving and retirement parties, we can cook chicken skewers, sausages and beef burgers for your guests.
Country barbecues near Merstham are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue with a little planning. Check these:
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- A clear way in from where we park
- Parking near the grill
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef brisket
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The date and time of year
- The journey to the venue
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The number of people
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
- The address or postcode
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or RH1 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
What we serve, dish by dish
Chicken skewers
Chicken skewers are grilled on site, for guests who prefer chicken.
Pulled pork
Because it’s slow-cooked, pulled pork is ready as soon as we start serving, which keeps the queue moving.
Also near Merstham
What else we do in Merstham
Events we cater in Merstham
You enjoy the barbecue instead of cooking it
In Merstham, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Club open days
- Neighbourhood parties
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
If guests are travelling by rail, Merstham station is about 0.5 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Allergen information for every dish
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
The barbecue goes where we agreed, leaving the rest of the space to you.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
Merstham questions
Is Merstham too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
What does the venue need to provide?
Mostly space and access: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We will check anything else with you.
Can you cater in Merstham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Merstham and the rest of Surrey included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
What do children generally eat?
Generally, yes: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Give us a rough number of children.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
We cook under cover, so rain isn’t a problem for the food. Plan somewhere dry for your guests to eat.
Can you do halal?
We do not offer halal. Our meat-free options are there, or halal food would need to be arranged separately.
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with a DIY barbecue, nobody you know spends the event at the grill, and the cooking is in experienced hands. 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. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
What you get with us
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- An itemised quote
- A full barbecue menu
- Timed around your day
Take a look at how we price and BBQ menu ideas.
Step by step
With cover over the grill, the weather rarely holds us up, though your guests will want shelter if it rains. For an evening barbecue in Merstham, think about light: it is light until about 9:20pm in June but only about 7:05pm in late September. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- At serving time, the chef grills and the team serves.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Think about where the smoke will drift
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Barbecues in Merstham: gardens, clubs and local tips
Merstham is about 2 miles north of Redhill, in Surrey. We’re happy to travel to Merstham for events. Merstham is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Merstham to London (about 16 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Merstham Primary School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. Churches such as Church of St Katharine rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby generally does. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Merstham, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
We cover events in every part of RH1 and the streets around it. From London Road North, Shepherd's Hill and Church Hill or a nearby road, we will bring the barbecue to you. We also bring barbecues to events in South Merstham (1 mile south), Gatton (1 mile south-west), Holmethorpe (1 mile south), Hooley (2 miles north) and Netherne on-the-Hill (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (7 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles south), Ewell (7 miles north-west), Reigate (3 miles south-west), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west) and Caterham (3 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Surrey Fire Museum (2.8 miles south-west) and Bletchingley Castle (2.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Merstham includes South London Downs National Nature Reserve and Colley Hill.
- Schools near Merstham include Merstham Park School (0.9 miles south) and East Surrey College (1.4 miles south-west)
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards