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BBQ Catering in South Holmwood
Treat your guests to a proper barbecue at your event in South Holmwood. We cook on site and serve it hot.
- Work barbecues
- Club open days
- Informal weddings
Book a BBQ in South Holmwood
How our BBQ catering works in South Holmwood
Some of the best barbecues are the ones where the host gets to sit down. Our chef cooks, our staff serve and we tidy up afterwards, so your time goes on your guests, not the food. Whether it is evening wedding food and family celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef burgers.
Country barbecues near South Holmwood are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
Who books BBQ catering in South Holmwood?
Food handled by a professional team
Hosts in South Holmwood book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Leaving parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Garden parties
For a fundraiser at a school like The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel or access charges
- How dietary needs are handled
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Plates, china and cutlery
How the day works
If timings shift on the day, let your contact know, and we will work around it. A barbecue is easy to time, as most of it is cooked as people eat. A summer barbecue in South Holmwood stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:05pm.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We set up under cover before service.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Before we arrive
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or RH5 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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What comes off the grill
Pulled pork
Pulled pork in a roll with coleslaw is hard to beat.
Beef burgers
Our chef grills beef burgers to order, hot off the barbecue.
Where the barbecue can go in South Holmwood
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what we look for:
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- A spot well clear of buildings
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in South Holmwood
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- New potatoes
- Beef brisket
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to a row of street-food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, with a menu planned around your guests. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Six meats to choose from
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at our pricing and our barbecue menu ideas.
What BBQ catering costs
The biggest factors are:
- Crockery choices
- Travel to South Holmwood
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
We bring everything we need to cook and serve, so you do not need to find grills or tongs.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
FAQs for South Holmwood
How far is South Holmwood from London?
About 23 miles from central London.
Do you cater at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Burgers and sausages are usually the children’s favourites, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Let us know numbers for children.
Can you do halal?
We don’t offer halal. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Cooking properly is our job: separate equipment for raw and cooked food, and everything cooked through.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
Do you need anything from us?
Mostly space and access: somewhere level outside for the barbecue and the serving table. We’ll confirm details when we quote.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
Also near South Holmwood
What else we do in South Holmwood
Barbecue venues around South Holmwood
South Holmwood is about 3 miles south of Dorking, in Surrey. South Holmwood and the surrounding area are covered for events. South Holmwood is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from South Holmwood to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Polesden Lacey (5 miles north-west). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. For anyone arriving by rail, Holmwood station is about 0.8 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of South Holmwood, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Anywhere in RH5, we can cook on site for your guests. Whether your event is on Warwick Road, Norfolk Road and Milford Court or anywhere nearby, we will bring the barbecue to you. Close by, we cover events in Holmwood Corner (1 mile south-east), Beare Green (1 mile south), Coldharbour (2 miles south-west), Friday Street (3 miles west) and Abinger Bottom (3 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (14 miles north-west), Epsom (10 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (7 miles north-east) and Ewell (12 miles north).
A little further out are Mesolithic Museum (3.6 miles west) and Betchworth Castle (3.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Leith Hill and Vann Lake.
- Local pubs include The Norfolk Arms (0.7 miles north)
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards