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BBQ Catering for Ranmore Common
A barbecue in Ranmore Common, without you at the grill: we bring the barbecue, the food and the staff.
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Summer parties in the garden
- Charity fundraisers
Book a BBQ in Ranmore Common
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
Running late? Let us know, and we’ll work around it where possible.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
About our BBQ catering in Ranmore Common
We cook outdoors, under cover, on a spot we agree with you, well clear of walls, marquee sides and trees. Tell us about the space in Ranmore Common and we will check it works. We serve chicken skewers, beef burgers and pulled pork, and we are frequently booked for Fêtes, fairs and sports days and retirement do’s.
Near Ranmore Common, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll plan the route. Everything is cooked through properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
For event organisers in Ranmore Common
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
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What BBQ catering costs
Your quote depends on:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
- Distance from us
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The address or postcode
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Ranmore Common
Can be paired with a hog roast
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- Garden parties
- Charity fundraisers
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
For anyone arriving by rail, Dorking West station, about 1.1 miles east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether plates or china are included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The full menu and the sides
- VAT, if it applies
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Instead of asking a friend to man the grill, a catered barbecue means everyone gets to be a guest, and the food is cooked by people who do it every week. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why Ranmore Common hosts choose us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Six meats to choose from
Take a look at our prices page and our barbecue menu ideas.
What happens on the day
The barbecue goes on the agreed spot, so your event carries on around us. Smoke drifts, so we’ll think about the wind with you. Evening barbecues in Ranmore Common need a little planning: it’s light until about 9:20pm in June but only about 7:05pm in late September. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave the area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose the menu a week or so before
- Send final numbers in good time
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
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Ranmore Common questions
What’s the nearest station to Ranmore Common?
Dorking West station, about 1.1 miles east of the centre.
Could you cook in Milton Heath and The Nower?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
We do. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. In winter, plan lighting and somewhere warm for guests to eat.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
Once your date is fixed, particularly for a summer weekend. Short notice is still worth a try: send us your details through our quote form.
Can you do halal?
No, we don’t offer halal meat. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Should we have every meat?
Not generally. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats.
A catered BBQ in Ranmore Common: what to know
Ranmore Common is about 2 miles north-west of Dorking, in Surrey. Hosts in Ranmore Common book us for events of all sizes. Ranmore Common is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Ranmore Common to Guildford (9 miles away).
Within reach of Ranmore Common are historic houses such as Polesden Lacey (1.2 miles north) and Hatchlands Park (4.8 miles west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. If you had Milton Heath and The Nower in mind, ask the council or landowner first: barbecues are often restricted in parks. Ranmore Common is within about 3 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.
We cover events in every part of RH5. Other places close to Ranmore Common we cover include Westcott (1 mile south), Westhumble (2 miles north-east), Dorking (2 miles south-east), Pixham (2 miles east) and Wotton (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (9 miles west), Woking (10 miles north-west), Epsom (8 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles south-east), Redhill (8 miles east) and Ewell (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Betchworth Castle (3 miles east) and Mesolithic Museum (3.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Ranmore Common include Box Hill and Combe Bottom.
- Nearby schools include The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Pippbrook House (1.7 miles east)
What we serve, dish by dish
BBQ ribs
Ribs make a barbecue feel like a feast, alongside the other meats.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes for a proper meal.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away