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BBQ Catering in Sutton Abinger
BBQ catering in Sutton Abinger: a barbecue cooked at your event, with burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, and our staff serve.
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BBQ catering for Sutton Abinger
A catered BBQ in Sutton Abinger: what to know
Sutton Abinger is about 5 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. Sutton Abinger and the surrounding area are covered for events. Sutton Abinger is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 7 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Hatchlands Park (4.3 miles north-west) and Polesden Lacey (4.5 miles north-east). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. Coming by train? Gomshall station, about 1.4 miles north-west, is the nearest station. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Sutton Abinger, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
We bring barbecues to events all over RH5. From Hoe Lane, Annisdowne Close and Sutton Place or a nearby road, we will bring the barbecue to you. Close by, we cover events in Hoe (1 mile west), Abinger (1 mile east), Abinger Hammer (1 mile north), Gomshall (1 mile north-west) and Shere (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (7 miles north-west), Woking (10 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles east), Redhill (12 miles east) and Ewell (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Mesolithic Museum (0.9 miles east) and Abinger Castle (0.9 miles east). The countryside around Sutton Abinger includes Combe Bottom and Silent Pool.
- Local schools include Belmont Prep School (1.3 miles south-east) and Hurtwood House (1.9 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Volunteer pub (within half a mile east)
BBQ catering in Sutton Abinger, cooked on site
We cook outdoors, under cover, on a spot we agree with you, well clear of walls, marquee sides and trees. Send us a photo of the space and we will confirm it. On the menu are chicken skewers, pulled pork and beef brisket, and typical bookings are for leaving parties and fundraising days.
In a small place like Sutton Abinger, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. Everything is cooked through properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Whether you want china
- Season and day of the week
- Access to the cooking area
- The number of people
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Next to a fixed venue menu, you pick the meats, the sides and the meat-free options yourself, and eat outdoors. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why Sutton Abinger hosts choose us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Planned to your running order
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Six meats to choose from
Read how we price and menu ideas for your barbecue.
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What else we do in Sutton Abinger
Occasions we serve in Sutton Abinger
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Sutton Abinger and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Informal weddings
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Retirement do’s
- Sports clubs and team events
If the day starts at a church like Church of St James, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
What your quote should include
- Whether plates or china are included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether travel is included
A closer look at the menu
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue with a little planning. A quick checklist:
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
- Parking near the grill
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
We bring everything we need to cook and serve, so you don’t need to find grills or tongs.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
Step by step
Before service, we set up the grill and the serving table on the agreed spot. Then our chef cooks and the team serves through the time you’ve chosen. In Sutton Abinger, late May sunsets come at about 8:50pm and midsummer ones at about 9:20pm, so an early-evening barbecue is generally in daylight.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- 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
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or RH5 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Common questions in Sutton Abinger
Do you come out to small places like Sutton Abinger?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you cater at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes, and china is available on request.
What do you need from the venue?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Let us know about the site and we will confirm what we need.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Yes, generally: simple food in a roll suits most children. Give us a rough number of children.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season, with cover over the grill. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Midweek dates are usually easier to get. Send us your details through our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away