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BBQ Catering for Shipley Bridge
Give your guests a proper barbecue at your event in Shipley Bridge. We cook on site and serve it hot.
- Fundraising days
- Community fun days
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
Book a BBQ in Shipley Bridge
BBQ catering in Shipley Bridge, served hot
A good barbecue is about more than burgers: slow-cooked pulled pork, sliced beef brisket and glazed ribs make it feel like a meal, with salads, coleslaw and potatoes on the side. For school fairs and summer fêtes and team days and staff summer parties, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, beef brisket and pulled pork.
In a small place like Shipley Bridge, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll handle the rest. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
What happens on the day
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. At midsummer, it’s light in Shipley Bridge until about 9:20pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:05pm.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- 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
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Let us know about tight access
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
How to get a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we will adjust where we can.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Barbecue venues around Shipley Bridge
Shipley Bridge is about 2 miles south-east of Horley, in Surrey. Hosts in Shipley Bridge book us for events of all sizes. Shipley Bridge is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Shipley Bridge to Guildford (20 miles away).
Churches such as Church of St Bartholomew rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby generally does. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Forge Wood Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
Anywhere in RH6, we can cook on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Antlands Lane, Antlands Lane East and Peeks Brook Lane; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater events in Burstow (1 mile north-east), Fernhill (1 mile north), Tinsley Green (1 mile south-west), Copthorne (1 mile south-east) and Forge Wood (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (14 miles north-west), Redhill (6 miles north), Ewell (15 miles north), Reigate (7 miles north-west), Caterham (10 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Effingham Park Motor Museum (2.1 miles east) and County Mall (3.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Shipley Bridge include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Gatwick School (1.4 miles south-west) and Oakwood School (1.9 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Shipley Bridge pub (within half a mile east)
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- A spot where smoke will not blow into the house or marquee
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Beef burgers
- Jacket potatoes
- Sausages
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
About the food
BBQ ribs
BBQ ribs bring a sticky, glazed favourite to the table; have napkins ready.
Beef burgers
No barbecue is complete without burgers, and they’re a safe bet for children and adults alike.
Perfect for your event in Shipley Bridge
Add a hog roast for bigger events
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. For example:
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Community fun days
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Work barbecues
Thinking of a barbecue in Worth Park Gardens? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, typically the council’s.
Before you book anyone
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Any travel or access charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- How dietary needs are handled
Why choose BBQ catering in Shipley Bridge?
Compared with a barbecue cooked by friends, a catered barbecue means everyone gets to be a guest, and the food is cooked by people who do it every week. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Planned to your running order
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read our pricing or menu ideas for your barbecue.
Shipley Bridge: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Shipley Bridge?
Gatwick Airport station, about 1.2 miles north-west of the centre.
How far is Shipley Bridge from London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London.
How do you handle food safety?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
We bring cover for the grill, but guests will want shelter too.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, with our staff serving and clearing.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Tell us numbers so there is enough.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Organising for someone else?
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
How we price a catered barbecue
Each price is built from:
- How many people are eating
- Crockery choices
- Season and day of the week
- Travel to Shipley Bridge
What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Where the event is
- Dietary requirements
- An estimate of numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Shipley Bridge
Also in Shipley Bridge
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away