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Barbecue Catering in Ockham, Surrey
Treat your guests to a proper barbecue at your event in Ockham. Our chef grills on site, so nobody you know is stuck at the barbecue.
- Informal weddings
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Charity fundraisers
Planning an event in Ockham?
BBQ catering in Ockham, cooked on site
A good barbecue is about more than burgers: pulled pork, brisket and ribs turn it into a proper meal, with salads, coleslaw and potatoes on the side. Typical bookings include birthdays and milestone parties and family celebrations, serving BBQ ribs, sausages and chicken skewers.
In a small place like Ockham, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll plan the route. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Ockham
Is Ockham close to London?
Roughly 21 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you do a barbecue in The Forest and the Highlands?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Should we have every meat?
Three or four meats plus the vegetarian and vegan options suits most groups. A shorter menu also speeds up service.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop it. Plan somewhere dry for your guests to eat.
Is there anything for vegans?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Let us know how many to expect.
Is clearing up included?
We tidy the serving area. China is available on request.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Ockham barbecues: local tips
Ockham is about 5 miles east of Woking, in Surrey. We’re happy to travel to Ockham for events and the places nearby. We bring barbecues to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. We cater events right across the region, from Ockham to Guildford (about 6 miles away).
For a fundraiser at a school like Ripley Court School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. Historic houses near Ockham include Byfleet Manor (2.3 miles north) and Hatchlands Park (2.9 miles south). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. Ockham is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Anywhere in GU23, we can cook on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as Alms Heath, Ockham Lane and School Lane, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Nearby, we also cater events in West Horsley (2 miles south), Ripley (2 miles west), East Horsley (2 miles south-east), Effingham (3 miles south-east) and East Clandon (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (6 miles south-west), Woking (5 miles west), Camberley (12 miles west), Epsom (9 miles east), Horley (15 miles south-east) and Redhill (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Send and Ripley History Society Museum (1.5 miles west) and Woking Community Hospital (4.4 miles west). Open spaces near Ockham include Boldermere Lake and Papercourt Marshes.
- Local pubs include The Black Swan pub (0.9 miles north-east)
A closer look at the menu
Beef burgers
Burgers cook quickly on the grill, so they keep the queue moving alongside the slow-cooked meats.
BBQ ribs
Glazed ribs turn a barbecue into a proper spread, alongside the other meats.
Towns and villages near Ockham
Also in Ockham
What happens on the day
With cover over the grill, the weather rarely holds us up, but plan somewhere dry for people to eat. Autumn and winter barbecues in Ockham get dark early: about 7:05pm by late September and 3:55pm by December. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or GU23 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we will adjust where we can.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
Occasions we serve in Ockham
Food safety taken care of
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- Garden parties
- Summer staff days
- Street parties
- Informal weddings
After a christening at a church such as All Saints' Church, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether plates or china are included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether VAT is included
A barbecue or other catering?
Next to a hog roast, a barbecue offers more variety, with beef, chicken and pork rather than one main meat. A hog roast is the bigger spectacle, so for bigger events, why not both?. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Planned to your running order
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Sides to make it a full meal
See how we price and menu ideas for your barbecue.
What affects the price in Ockham
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
- The date and time of year
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.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Any venue rules
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- An estimate of numbers
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the grill
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
- 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