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Barbecue Catering in Parkgate, Surrey
Give your guests a catered BBQ at your event in Parkgate. We cook on site and serve it hot.
- Informal weddings
- Club open days
- School fairs and summer fêtes
BBQ catering in Parkgate
About our BBQ catering in Parkgate
Hosting a barbecue generally means shopping, prepping, cooking and clearing. With BBQ catering, all of that is done for you, so you can enjoy your own event. Whether it is big birthday parties and charity fundraisers, we can cook coleslaw, beef burgers and pulled pork for your guests.
Country barbecues near Parkgate are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
How the day works
A barbecue is cooked as people eat, so we time our arrival around your serving time. That keeps everything hot and fresh. A summer barbecue in Parkgate stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it is dark by about 7:05pm.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover before service.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Preparing for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
How to get a price
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
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
The barbecue goes where we agreed, so the event carries on around us.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
Parkgate barbecues: local tips
Parkgate is about 4 miles south-east of Dorking, in Surrey. Planning a catered barbecue in Parkgate? We cover the whole area. Parkgate is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Parkgate to Guildford (14 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Holmwood station, roughly 2.1 miles west of the centre. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Parkgate. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
We cover events in every part of RH5. That could mean an event in a garden on Broad Lane, Mill Lane and Becket Wood or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Shellwood Cross (1 mile north), Newdigate (1 mile south-west), Cudworth (2 miles south), Nalderswood (2 miles north-east) and Norwood Hill (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (14 miles west), Epsom (11 miles north), Horley (5 miles east), Redhill (6 miles north-east), Ewell (12 miles north) and Reigate (5 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Langley Green Hospital (5.1 miles south-east) and Betchworth Castle (3.8 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Reigate Heath and Leith Hill.
About the food
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Sausages
Sausages are a barbecue favourite, served in a roll or with sides.
Events we cater in Parkgate
Cooked properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart
Hosts in Parkgate book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Work barbecues
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Charity fundraisers
- Summer parties in the garden
Parks such as Newdigate Brickworks frequently have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- VAT, if it applies
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- New potatoes
- Beef brisket
Nearby places to Parkgate
Other occasions in Parkgate
What affects the price in Parkgate
Here’s what affects the price:
- Travel to Parkgate
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Season and day of the week
- Whether you want china
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the event is
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with a cold buffet, barbecue food is hot and cooked to order, and nothing sits out all afternoon. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why Parkgate hosts choose us
- Six meats to choose from
- Timed around your day
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Serving and clearing done for you
See how we price and menu ideas for your barbecue.
FAQs for Parkgate
Do you cater at venues 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.
Could you cook in Newdigate Brickworks?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
You will get allergen information for everything we serve, and we can label the vegetarian and vegan options.
Will children like the BBQ?
Typically, yes: simple food in a roll suits most children. Give us a rough number of children.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
Yes. Many bigger events have both. Tell us your numbers and we will suggest a split.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
We cook under cover, so the season doesn’t stop us. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away