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BBQ Catering for Thames Ditton
BBQ catering in Thames Ditton: a barbecue cooked at your event, from burgers and sausages to ribs, pulled pork and brisket, served hot by our staff.
- Community fun days
- Leaving parties
- Charity fundraisers
Book a BBQ in Thames Ditton
BBQ catering in Thames Ditton, cooked on site
A barbecue suits mixed groups well, with beef, chicken and pork on the menu, and proper vegetarian and vegan options too. We’re frequently asked to cater leaving parties and reunions and family get-togethers, serving sausages, chicken skewers and beef brisket.
Around Thames Ditton, a garden with room to spare is all you need. It suits that kind of day, and you will not spend it cooking. All the barbecue, none of the effort: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
Barbecue venues around Thames Ditton
Thames Ditton is about 1 mile west of Surbiton, in Surrey. Thames Ditton is well within our area for events and the places nearby. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Thames Ditton to London (about 13 miles away).
Coming by train? Thames Ditton station serves Thames Ditton directly. PTAs at schools such as Thames Ditton Junior School frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days.
For events in KT7, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and roughly how many guests. Whether your event is on High Street, Watts Road and Ditton Close or a nearby road, we will bring the barbecue to you. Thames Ditton sits on or near the A307, which makes travel to your event easy. Close by, we cover events in Weston Green (1 mile south-west), Long Ditton (1 mile east), Hinchley Wood (1 mile south), Seething Wells (1 mile east) and Molesey (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (12 miles south-west), Epsom (5 miles south-east), Redhill (13 miles south-east), Ewell (4 miles south-east) and Egham (10 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Tolworth Hospital (2 miles east) and Bentall Centre (2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Thames Ditton include The Wood and The Lake.
- Schools near Thames Ditton include Esher College (0.5 miles west) and Shrewsbury House School (1.3 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include George and Dragon pub (within half a mile north)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (1.8 miles south-east)
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Access to the cooking area
- The number of people
- Season and day of the week
- Plates or china
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose BBQ catering in Thames Ditton?
Food safety taken care of
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Thames Ditton and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Retirement do’s
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Work barbecues
- Summer parties in the garden
After a christening at a church such as Church of St. Nicholas, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for every dish
- What the price includes, item by item
- The full menu and the sides
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
Our chef cooks through the agreed service time, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
Planning the cooking spot
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Thames Ditton: your questions answered
How far is Thames Ditton from London?
About 13 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Thames Ditton?
Thames Ditton station, in Thames Ditton itself.
Do you come to Thames Ditton?
Yes, Thames Ditton is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
Yes. The hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and the barbecue adds choice.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. In winter, plan lighting and somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
We give you allergen information for every dish, and we’ll label the meat-free choices clearly.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
What we serve, dish by dish
BBQ ribs
BBQ ribs bring a sticky, glazed favourite to the table; have napkins ready.
Pulled pork
Pulled pork in a roll with coleslaw is hard to beat, filling and easy to eat.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with a sit-down meal, a barbecue is relaxed and sociable, and needs no kitchen at the venue. The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
What you get with us
- Timed around your day
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A clear quote with everything listed
See how we price and menu ideas for your barbecue.
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What happens on the day
Grilled food is at its best when it’s hot, so we cook to order through service. Slow-cooked meats are ready as soon as service begins, so nobody waits for the first round. At midsummer, it’s light in Thames Ditton until about 9:20pm, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:05pm.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We serve as people come up.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Before we arrive
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
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.
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- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away