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BBQ Catering for Stanford Common
A catered barbecue for events around Stanford Common: hot food off the grill, salads and sides, served by our staff.
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Leaving and retirement parties
BBQ catering for Stanford Common
For event organisers in Stanford Common
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
How our BBQ catering works in Stanford Common
The barbecue goes on a level, open spot outdoors with cover over it, away from buildings, fences and overhanging branches. Send us a picture of the space and we will confirm it. Typical bookings include sports clubs and team events and work barbecues, serving chicken skewers, BBQ ribs and pulled pork.
In a small place like Stanford Common, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll plan the route. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Stanford Common
Which station is closest to Stanford Common?
The closest is Brookwood station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
How far is Stanford Common from London?
About 28 miles from central London.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
We cook under cover, so rain is not a problem for the food. Have a gazebo, marquee or room indoors for eating.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Meat is cooked until it is steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
Do you label the food for allergies?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Let us know about allergies before the day.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
Once your date is fixed, particularly for a summer weekend. But ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Is there anything for vegans?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Let us know how many to expect.
The process
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower won’t stop it, though your guests will want shelter if it rains. Autumn and winter barbecues in Stanford Common get dark early: about 7:05pm by late September and 3:55pm by December. 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.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
We cook as your guests come up, while our staff serve and keep things flowing.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
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 makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why us?
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Six meats to choose from
See our prices page or BBQ menu ideas.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue if a few things are right. A quick checklist:
- Parking near the grill
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Planning a barbecue in Stanford Common
Stanford Common is about 4 miles north-west of Guildford, in Surrey. We are happy to travel to Stanford Common for events. We bring barbecues to 395 places across Surrey.
Parks such as Burner's Heath and Swallows Pond frequently have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first. Historic houses near Stanford Common include Wanborough Manor (3.5 miles south) and Guildford Castle (4.4 miles south-east). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking.
Here we cover the GU24 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on Ash Road, Upper Stanford Road and Aldershot Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Stanford Common, we also cover Pirbright (1 mile north), Worplesdon (1 mile east), Willey Green (2 miles south), Fairlands (2 miles south-east) and Normandy (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (4 miles south-east), Woking (4 miles north-east), Camberley (5 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles south-west), Egham (11 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Guildford Castle (4.4 miles south-east) and Brookwood Hospital (2.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Hog's Back and Ash Ranges.
- Pubs nearby include White Hart pub (0.9 miles north)
Places near Stanford Common
What else we do in Stanford Common
Why choose BBQ catering in Stanford Common?
Barbecue and hog roast together, if you like
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Stanford Common and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Neighbourhood parties
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
After a christening at a church such as Church of St Michael and All Angels, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether plates or china are included
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
What affects the price in Stanford Common
Here’s what affects the price:
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
- Plates or china
- Season and day of the week
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything the venue has asked for
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
What comes off the grill
Beef burgers
Our chef grills beef burgers to order, hot off the barbecue.
BBQ ribs
Sticky, glazed ribs are the messy treat of the menu; have napkins ready.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away