Surrey · England
BBQ Catering for Ripley
Give your guests a catered BBQ at your event in Ripley. We cook on site and serve it hot.
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Sports clubs and team events
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
Planning an event in Ripley?
About our BBQ catering in Ripley
With BBQ catering, the barbecue, the food and the cooking are all on us. Our chef grills on site in Ripley, under cover, and our staff serve and clear. Typical bookings include evening wedding food and close and cul-de-sac parties, serving coleslaw, pulled pork and halloumi skewers.
Near Ripley, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A spot well clear of buildings
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
- A clear way in from where we park
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Ripley
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Sausages
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
Questions from Ripley
Which station is closest to Ripley?
Clandon station, about 2.5 miles south of the centre.
Is Ripley close to London?
Roughly 22 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Will you clear up afterwards?
We tidy the serving area, so there is very little washing up. China is available on request.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Yes. A barbecue works as a plated meal with sides.
What do children usually eat?
Yes, generally: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Tell us how many children to expect.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
Yes. Many bigger events have both. Tell us your numbers and we’ll suggest a split.
How much choice do we need?
Three or four meats plus the vegetarian and vegan options suits most groups. A shorter menu also speeds up service.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season. Plan shelter for your guests.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
After service, our staff clear up, leaving the spot tidy.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, quoted separately.
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
What we serve, dish by dish
Sausages
Sausages go down well with younger guests.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Ripley barbecues: local tips
Ripley is about 4 miles east of Woking, in Surrey. Planning a catered barbecue in Ripley? We can help. Ripley is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
For a fundraiser at a school like Ripley Court School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. If the day starts at a church like Church of St Mary Magdalen, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. Ripley is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, 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.
Anywhere in GU23, we can cook on site for your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as High Street, Dorton Way and Wentworth Close, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the barbecue. You’ll find Ripley on the B2215, which makes the journey straightforward. Nearby, we also cater events in Ockham (2 miles east), West Horsley (3 miles south-east), East Clandon (3 miles south), East Horsley (3 miles south-east) and Effingham (5 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (5 miles south-west), Woking (4 miles west), Camberley (10 miles west), Epsom (10 miles east), Redhill (15 miles east) and Farnham (14 miles south-west).
A little further out are The Peacocks (3 miles north-west) and Woking Community Hospital (2.8 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Papercourt Marshes and Boldermere Lake.
- Nearby schools include St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School (2.3 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Anchor Public House (under half a mile east)
A barbecue or other catering?
Next to a buffet, everything is hot and freshly cooked. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What you get with us
- An itemised quote
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Our staff serve and clear
- Timed around your day
Occasions we serve in Ripley
Can be paired with a hog roast
In Ripley and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Community fun days
- Informal weddings
- Garden parties
- Leaving parties
If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Clandon station, about 2.5 miles south.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Places near Ripley
Also in Ripley
What happens on the day
Barbecue food is best straight off the grill, so we cook to order through service. Slow-cooked meats are ready as soon as service begins, which keeps the queue moving. In Ripley, late May sunsets come at about 8:55pm and midsummer ones at about 9:20pm, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Choose your meats and sides.
- We check the space and quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We pack away and leave the area tidy.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
- Let us know about children’s numbers
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a catered barbecue
We work out each quote from:
- How many people are eating
- Crockery choices
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards