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BBQ Catering in North Holmwood
BBQ catering in North Holmwood: our chef cooks on site, with burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, served hot by our staff.
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
Planning an event in North Holmwood?
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with a barbecue cooked by friends, a catered barbecue means everyone gets to be a guest, and the food is cooked by people who do it every week. What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why book our barbecue in North Holmwood
- A full barbecue menu
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Meat-free choices on every menu
See how we price and our barbecue menu ideas.
How our BBQ catering works in North Holmwood
Some of the best barbecues are the ones where the host gets to sit down. Our chef cooks, our staff serve and we tidy up afterwards, so your time goes on your guests, not the food. On the menu are halloumi skewers, beef burgers and coleslaw, and we are frequently booked for sports clubs and team events and back-garden get-togethers.
For a barbecue in North Holmwood, the garden is frequently the best venue. Tell us about the drive and the garden, and we’ll do the rest. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
Common questions in North Holmwood
Could you cook in Inholms Clay Pit?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is North Holmwood close to London?
About 22 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Meat is cooked until it’s steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, following Food Standards Agency advice.
Will you clear up afterwards?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Yes, on plates with salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
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North Holmwood barbecues: local tips
North Holmwood is about 1 mile south of Dorking, in Surrey. Events in North Holmwood are part of our patch. North Holmwood is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We cater events right across the region, from North Holmwood to Guildford (11 miles away).
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as St John's Church of England Primary School, frequently want a barbecue. Historic houses near North Holmwood include Polesden Lacey (3.8 miles north-west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of North Holmwood, 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 cater events across RH5 and RH4. Whether your event is on Howard Road, Horsham Road and Inholms Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and cook there. Nearby, we also cater events in Blackbrook (1 mile south-east), Mid Holmwood (1 mile south-west), Dorking (1 mile north), Pixham (2 miles north) and Westcott (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (10 miles north).
A little further out are Mesolithic Museum (3.7 miles west) and Headley Court (5.9 miles north). Open spaces near North Holmwood include Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
- Schools near North Holmwood include The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Royal Oak pub (0.5 miles north-east)
- Other local spots include Pippbrook House (1.7 miles north)
Before you choose a spot
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what helps:
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in North Holmwood
- Sausages
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Chicken skewers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
The menu, dish by dish
Beef brisket
For beef lovers, brisket is the one to choose, in a roll or with sides.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Choose from salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, depending on the occasion.
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
What BBQ catering costs
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of people
- Whether you want china
- Travel to North Holmwood
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The address or postcode
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Step by step
We get there well ahead of food time, so the barbecue is ready when you are. The smell soon brings people over. At midsummer, it is light in North Holmwood until about 9:20pm, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. In late September, it is dark by about 7:05pm.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check availability and the space for the barbecue and send a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in North Holmwood
Proper vegetarian and vegan options
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in North Holmwood. Some of the most common are:
- Fundraising barbecues
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
If the day starts at a church like Church of St John the Evangelist, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Allergen information for every dish
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
Slow-cooked meats such as pulled pork and brisket are ready to serve from the start, which takes the pressure off the grill.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away