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BBQ Catering for St John's
A catered barbecue for your event in St John's: cooked outdoors under cover with staff to serve and clear, so you can relax with your guests.
- Charity fundraisers
- Work barbecues
- Birthdays and milestone parties
BBQ catering for St John's
A catered BBQ in St John's: what to know
St John's is about 1 mile west of Woking, in Surrey. Hosts in St John's book us for events of all sizes. St John's is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater.
Coming by train? Woking station is about 1.6 miles away. If the day starts at a church like St John's Church, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
Here we cover the GU21 and GU22 postcode area. From Pond Road, Copse Road and Raglan Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the barbecue to you. You’ll find St John's on the A324, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Goldsworth Park (1 mile north-east), Woking (1 mile east), Westfield (2 miles south-east), Horsell (2 miles north-east) and Mimbridge (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (5 miles south), Camberley (6 miles west), Epsom (14 miles east), Farnham (11 miles south-west), Ewell (15 miles east) and Egham (8 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Brookwood Hospital (1 mile west) and The Peacocks (1.6 miles east). The countryside around St John's includes Brookwood Lye.
- Nearby schools include The Oaktree School (0.6 miles west) and Hoe Valley School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Royal Oak pub (1 mile north-west)
BBQ catering in St John's, cooked on site
Barbecue food is at its best straight from the grill, which is why we cook and serve as your guests come up. Give us your serving time and we will plan around it. Whether it is charity fundraisers and team days and staff summer parties, we can cook chicken skewers, halloumi skewers and pulled pork.
For a barbecue in St John's, the garden is often the best venue. Let us know how we reach the garden, and we’ll do the rest. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue with a little planning. Check these:
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- A spot where smoke won’t blow into the house or marquee
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
How it works
We start by setting up the barbecue and a serving table where we agreed. Then our chef cooks and the team serves for as long as we’ve agreed. In St John's, late May sunsets come at about 8:55pm and midsummer ones at about 9:20pm, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover before service.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
What BBQ catering costs
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- Plates or china
- Distance from us
- Site access
- Season and day of the week
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose BBQ catering in St John's?
Compared with a cold buffet, barbecue food is hot and cooked to order, and nothing sits out all afternoon. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why St John's hosts choose us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Meat-free choices on every menu
See our prices page and our barbecue menu ideas.
What we serve, dish by dish
Beef brisket
Brisket is a favourite with people who like their beef, served on a plate or in a roll.
Pulled pork
Pulled pork in a roll with coleslaw is hard to beat.
Places near St John's
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FAQs for St John's
Can you do a barbecue in Brookwood Lye?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to St John's?
The closest is Woking station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Will children like the BBQ?
Burgers and sausages are typically the children’s favourites, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who doesn’t eat meat. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
When should we book BBQ catering?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Midweek dates are generally easier to get. Use our quote form.
Do you cover St John's?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, St John's and the rest of Surrey included. Send us the address for a quote.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Beef burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Sides include salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
How much choice do we need?
Three or four meats plus the vegetarian and vegan options suits most groups. Fewer items keeps service quick.
Why choose BBQ catering in St John's?
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- Neighbourhood parties
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Community fun days
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
A green space like Brookwood Lye is tempting, but a catered barbecue there needs the landowner’s say-so.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether plates or china are included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Tell us about children’s numbers
On the day, we arrive in good time to set up, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away