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BBQ Catering in Stroud Common
A catered barbecue for your event in Stroud Common: grilled on site with staff to serve and clear, so you can enjoy the day.
- Club open days
- Garden parties
- Big birthday parties
Planning an event in Stroud Common?
Barbecues in Stroud Common: gardens, clubs and local tips
Stroud Common is about 6 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. Hosts in Stroud Common book us for events of all sizes. We cater 395 places in Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 6 miles away.
Within reach of Stroud Common are historic houses such as Chilworth Manor (3.1 miles north) and Guildford Castle (4.7 miles north-west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. For anyone arriving by rail, Chilworth station is about 2.7 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Stroud Common. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
For events in GU5, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook. Local streets include Stroud Lane and Church Hill; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Shamley Green (1 mile north-west), Rowly (1 mile south), Grafham (1 mile south-west), Birtley Green (2 miles west) and Wonersh (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (6 miles north-west), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Horley (15 miles east) and Redhill (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include St. Luke’s Hospital (4.6 miles north-west) and Guildford Castle (4.7 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Silent Pool and St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger.
- Nearby, you will find Bricklayers Arms (0.7 miles north-west)
BBQ catering for your event in Stroud Common
There’s more to a catered barbecue than burgers: slow-cooked pulled pork, sliced beef brisket and glazed ribs make it feel like a meal, served with salads, coleslaw and potatoes. For evening wedding food and fundraising barbecues, we can cook beef brisket, halloumi skewers and beef burgers and more.
Country barbecues near Stroud Common are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
The serving table is kept tidy and stocked, right through the service.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
What affects the price in Stroud Common
There’s no fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- How many people are eating
- Distance from us
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rough numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to a fixed venue menu, you pick the meats, the sides and the meat-free options yourself, and eat outdoors. What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Why book with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Served at the time you choose
- Add a hog roast alongside
Towns and villages near Stroud Common
Also in Stroud Common
Why choose BBQ catering in Stroud Common?
Halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
People around Stroud Common book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Fundraising barbecues
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Wonersh and Shamley Green CofE Aided Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for every dish
- Any travel or access charges
- Plates, china and cutlery
- What the price includes, item by item
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue with a little planning. A quick checklist:
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
Common questions in Stroud Common
Is Stroud Common close to London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Stroud Common too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
Summer is the busiest time, but we cook all year. Plan shelter for your guests.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes. There’s a halloumi option and a vegan option.
How much choice do we need?
Three or four meats plus the vegetarian and vegan options suits most groups. Fewer items keeps service quick.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
Yes. The hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and the barbecue adds choice.
Will you clear up afterwards?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up the barbecue on the agreed spot, put the cover up and get it hot. From there, we cook as your guests come up, timed to when you want to eat. Sunset in Stroud Common is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- Send a photo of where the barbecue could go.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We clear up so you do not have to.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Choose the menu a week or so before
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or GU5 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Beef brisket
For beef lovers, brisket is the one to choose, served on a plate or in a roll.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away