Surrey · England
BBQ Catering in Sidlow
BBQ catering in Sidlow: a barbecue cooked at your event, with burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, and our staff serve.
- Retirement do’s
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Club open days
Planning an event in Sidlow?
About our BBQ catering in Sidlow
From the grill come burgers, sausages and chicken skewers, and pulled pork, brisket and ribs make it a proper feast. Pick the meats that suit your guests. We’re often asked to cater summer parties in the garden and charity fundraisers, with beef brisket, beef burgers and pulled pork.
A barbecue in the countryside near Sidlow makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. All the barbecue, none of the effort: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
Slow-cooked meats such as pulled pork and brisket are ready to serve from the start, which takes the pressure off the grill.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue if a few things are right. Check these:
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Sidlow
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Sausages
- Salads
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken skewers
Chicken on skewers suits mingling guests, on a plate or in a roll.
Sausages
Grilled until golden and cooked right through, they’re the easy crowd-pleaser.
Sidlow barbecues: local tips
Sidlow is about 2 miles south of Reigate, in Surrey. We’re happy to travel to Sidlow for events and the places nearby. We cover 395 places across Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Sidlow to Guildford (about 16 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Dovers Green School frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. Coming by train? Salfords station, about 1.8 miles east, is the nearest station. Sidlow 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.
We cater events across RH2 and the streets around it. For events just outside Sidlow, we cover Irons Bottom (1 mile south-west), South Park (1 mile north), Leigh (2 miles west), Reigate (2 miles north) and Dawesgreen (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (9 miles north), Redhill (3 miles north-east), Ewell (10 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Caterham (7 miles north-east) and Dorking (6 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Reigate Priory Museum (2 miles north) and East Surrey Hospital (1.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Sidlow includes Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Local schools include Reigate School (1.3 miles north) and Burys Court School (1.4 miles west)
What happens on the day
We get there well ahead of food time, so the barbecue is ready when you are. The smell soon brings people over. By late September, sunset in Sidlow is about 7:05pm; in December it is about 3:55pm. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- Show us the space.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Choose the menu a week or so before
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or RH2 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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What BBQ catering costs
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Travel to Sidlow
- Site access
- The number of people
- Whether you want china
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- The venue or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your date and serving time
Not sure how many to cater for? 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.
Occasions we serve in Sidlow
You enjoy the barbecue instead of cooking it
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Sidlow and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Fundraising days
- Retirement do’s
- Sports clubs and team events
If the day starts at a church like Emmanuel Church, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- What the price includes, item by item
Sidlow: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Sidlow?
The closest is Salfords station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Sidlow?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
Is clearing up included?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
How many meats should we choose?
You don’t need everything. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats.
What if it rains?
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop it. Plan somewhere dry for your guests to eat.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes.
Why choose BBQ catering in Sidlow?
Compared with ordering takeaway, the cooking is part of the atmosphere, and the grill becomes a gathering point. 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.
Why Sidlow hosts choose us
- A full barbecue menu
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at how we price and our barbecue menu ideas.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors 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