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Barbecue Catering in South Godstone, Surrey
Treat your guests to a catered BBQ at your event in South Godstone. We cook on site and serve it hot.
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Fundraising barbecues
- Summer parties in the garden
Planning an event in South Godstone?
BBQ catering in South Godstone, cooked on site
The point of a catered barbecue is that you get to enjoy it. We look after the grill, the serving and the clearing, so your time goes on your guests, not the food. We’re often asked to cater fundraising barbecues and street parties, serving coleslaw, sausages and beef burgers.
In a small place like South Godstone, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve.
South Godstone barbecues: local tips
South Godstone is about 5 miles south of Caterham, in Surrey. Thinking about a catered barbecue in South Godstone? We can help. South Godstone is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from South Godstone to London (19 miles away).
If the day starts at a church like St Stephen, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. Nearby historic houses include Titsey Place (4.9 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
We bring barbecues to events all over RH9 and the streets around it. Local streets include Eastbourne Road, Oaklands and Woodlands Drive; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater events in Crowhurst Lane End (1 mile east), Anglefield Corner (1 mile south-west), Tandridge (1 mile north-east), Crowhurst (2 miles south-east) and Church Town (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Epsom (12 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles south-west), Redhill (5 miles west), Ewell (13 miles north-west), Reigate (7 miles west) and Caterham (5 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Bletchingley Castle (2.9 miles north-west) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.9 miles south-east). The countryside around South Godstone includes Mercers Lake and Bay Pond.
- Pubs nearby include Fox And Hounds Public House (0.8 miles north-west)
How it works
Most barbecue food is cooked through service, so we time our arrival around your serving time. It means food comes off the grill hot. At midsummer, it’s light in South Godstone until about 9:20pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it is dark by about 7:05pm.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover before service.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Think about where the smoke will drift
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Ask which items contain gluten
On the day, we arrive in good time to set up, so the grill is up to heat when you are ready to eat.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Beef brisket
Brisket is a favourite with people who like their beef, in a roll or with sides.
Events we cater in South Godstone
A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
In South Godstone, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Summer staff days
- Sports clubs and team events
- Family celebrations
- Fundraising days
If guests are travelling by rail, Godstone station serves South Godstone directly.
Before booking anyone
- Any travel or access charges
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Allergen information for every dish
- A clear list of what’s included
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Questions from South Godstone
How far is South Godstone from London?
About 19 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like South Godstone?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you cover South Godstone?
We do. Send us the address and we will check the date.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tell us your numbers and we’ll suggest a split.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower does not stop it. Plan somewhere dry for your guests to eat.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Of course. With salads and potatoes, it is a proper meal on a plate.
How do you handle food safety?
Meat is cooked until it is steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, following Food Standards Agency advice.
Do you offer halal meat?
We don’t. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to a buffet, everything is hot and freshly cooked. The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
See our prices page and our barbecue menu ideas.
Nearby places to South Godstone
Also in South Godstone
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
What BBQ catering costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Season and day of the week
- Access to the cooking area
- Travel to South Godstone
- The number of people
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What to tell us
When you contact us, please mention:
- Dietary requirements
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away