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Barbecue Catering in South Merstham, Surrey
Planning a barbecue in South Merstham and don’t want to cook? We bring the food, the barbecue and the staff, from burgers to brisket.
- Informal weddings
- Fundraising barbecues
- Back-garden get-togethers
Planning an event in South Merstham?
Who books BBQ catering in South Merstham?
Food safety taken care of
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. For example:
- Sports clubs and team events
- Summer staff days
- Evening wedding food
- Leaving and retirement parties
If the day starts at a church like All Saints', the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
Before you book anyone
- How dietary needs are handled
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- Plates, china and cutlery
How our BBQ catering works in South Merstham
From the grill come burgers, sausages and chicken skewers, and pulled pork, brisket and ribs make it a proper feast. You choose the mix that suits your event. We are often asked to cater close and cul-de-sac parties and retirement do’s, with halloumi skewers, coleslaw and beef brisket.
Around South Merstham, a garden with room to spare is all you need. A catered barbecue fits right in, with nobody you know stuck at the grill. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up the barbecue on the agreed spot, put the cover up and get it hot. Then our chef cooks through the service time, worked around your serving time. By late September, sunset in South Merstham is about 7:05pm; in December it’s about 3:55pm. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- 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.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
How to prepare
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in South Merstham
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
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.
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Request gluten-free rolls
When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot tidy.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, at extra cost.
South Merstham barbecues: local tips
South Merstham is about 2 miles north-east of Redhill, in Surrey. We cover events in South Merstham, along with the towns and villages around it. South Merstham is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater. Our bookings stretch from South Merstham to London (about 17 miles away).
Coming by train? Merstham station is in South Merstham itself. Thinking of a barbecue in Nutfield Marshes? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, generally the council’s. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of South Merstham, 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.
For events in RH1, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Station Road South, London Road South and Station Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Merstham (1 mile north), Holmethorpe (1 mile south-west), Gatton (1 mile west), Nutfield (2 miles south-east) and Redhill (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Epsom (7 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles south), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Reigate (3 miles south-west), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west) and Caterham (3 miles north-east).
A little further out are Bletchingley Castle (2.3 miles south-east) and The Belfry (1.7 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Colley Hill and Mercers Lake.
- Schools near South Merstham include Merstham Park School (under half a mile south-east) and East Surrey College (0.8 miles south-west)
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Salads
South Merstham: your questions answered
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 will follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to South Merstham?
South Merstham has its own station: Merstham station.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower does not stop it. Plan somewhere dry for your guests to eat.
Is there anything for vegans?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Tell us numbers so there is enough.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes.
Is the meat halal?
No, we don’t offer halal meat. Our meat-free options are there, or halal food would need to be arranged separately.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve, and we will label the meat-free choices clearly.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausages
Sausages go down well with younger guests.
BBQ ribs
Sticky, glazed ribs are the messy treat of the menu.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with a barbecue cooked by friends, a catered barbecue means everyone gets to be a guest, and food safety is in professional hands. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What you get with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Timed around your day
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See our pricing and BBQ menu ideas.
What affects the price in South Merstham
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance from us
- Season and day of the week
- Crockery choices
- How many people are eating
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or RH1 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Nearby places to South Merstham
Also in South Merstham
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away