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BBQ Catering for Ockford Ridge
Hot off the grill at your event in Ockford Ridge: a full barbecue menu, with salads and potatoes on the side.
- Charity fundraisers
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Community fun days
BBQ catering in Ockford Ridge
BBQ catering in Ockford Ridge, served hot
There’s something about a barbecue that gets people talking: people gather round the grill and come back for seconds. We’ll find the right spot at your venue in Ockford Ridge. Typical bookings include retirement do’s and relaxed weddings and evening receptions, with halloumi skewers, chicken skewers and sausages.
A barbecue in the countryside near Ockford Ridge makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
The process
Running late? Tell us as early as you can, and we’ll adjust where we can. A barbecue is easy to time, as most of it is cooked as people eat. In Ockford Ridge, late May sunsets come at about 8:55pm and midsummer ones at about 9:20pm, so an early-evening barbecue is usually in daylight.
- Send a picture of where the barbecue could go.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Think about shelter for your guests
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning help
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A spot where smoke won’t blow into the house or marquee
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- Parking near the grill
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Ockford Ridge
- Salads
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
Ockford Ridge barbecues: local tips
Ockford Ridge is about 2 miles south-west of Godalming, in Surrey. Events in Ockford Ridge are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. Ockford Ridge is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Ockford Ridge to Guildford (7 miles away).
A green space like Rodborough Common is tempting, but a catered barbecue there needs the landowner’s say-so. If the day starts at a church like St John the Evangelist's Church, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Ockford Ridge. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
We cater events across the GU8 postcode area. Whether your event is on Rake Lane and Station Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and cook there. We also bring barbecues to events in Enton Green (1 mile east), Witley (1 mile south-west), Cramhurst (1 mile west), Mousehill (1 mile north-west) and Tuesley (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (7 miles north-east), Woking (11 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (8 miles north-west), Dorking (14 miles east) and Frimley (11 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Godalming Museum (2 miles north-east) and Milford Hospital (0.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Ockford Ridge include Hydon's Ball and Farncombe Wood.
- Nearby schools include The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Star Public House (within half a mile south-west)
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Next to a buffet, everything is hot and freshly cooked, and nothing sits out all afternoon. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why us?
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Our staff serve and clear
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read our pricing and our barbecue menu ideas.
Occasions we serve in Ockford Ridge
Halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. For example:
- Club open days
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Team days and staff summer parties
Coming by train? Milford (Surrey) station serves Ockford Ridge directly.
Comparing caterers
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Crockery choices
- Numbers
- Site access
- Season and day of the week
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rough numbers
- The address or postcode
- Your date and serving time
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
We set up on the spot we agreed and stay out of the way, so the event carries on around us.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
About the food
Chicken skewers
Our chef grills chicken on skewers, for guests who prefer chicken.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Coleslaw is the natural partner for pulled pork, while salads keep it light.
Other occasions in Ockford Ridge
Ockford Ridge: your questions answered
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Ockford Ridge from London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
Summer is the busiest time, but we cook all year. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, on site at your venue in Ockford Ridge. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
We can. The hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and the barbecue adds choice.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away