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BBQ Catering for The Chart
BBQ catering for events in The Chart: grilled on site and served by our team, so you can enjoy the day.
- Family celebrations
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Club open days
A barbecue near The Chart
How our BBQ catering works in The Chart
Some hosts in The Chart pair a barbecue with a hog roast, giving guests both the spectacle and the variety. We can quote for either or both. Whether it’s family celebrations and neighbourhood parties, we’ll put together a menu of BBQ ribs, halloumi skewers and chicken skewers and more.
Near The Chart, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll handle the rest. Our staff serve and clear, so you are not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in The Chart
Do you come out to small places like The Chart?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to The Chart?
Hurst Green station, about 1.6 miles west of the centre.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes. Our chef cooks outdoors, under cover, at your event, with our staff serving and clearing.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Normally, yes: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Tell us how many children to expect.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
As soon as you know the date, particularly for a summer weekend. Short notice is still worth a try: fill in our quote form.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Tell us numbers so there’s enough.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes, and china is available on request.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re 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 will keep you both updated.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
Running late? Let us know, and we’ll adjust where we can.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Instead of a takeaway delivery, the cooking is part of the atmosphere, and the grill becomes a gathering point. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Six meats to choose from
Read our pricing or BBQ menu ideas.
Who books BBQ catering in The Chart?
Halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in The Chart and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Club open days
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Birthdays and milestone parties
PTAs at schools such as Limpsfield CofE Infant School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days.
What to look for in a quote
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
About the food
Beef brisket
Brisket is a favourite with people who like their beef, served on a plate or in a roll.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Nearby places to The Chart
Also in The Chart
What happens on the day
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. Sunset in The Chart is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and the space for the barbecue and send a clear quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and get the grill hot.
- At serving time, the chef grills and the team serves.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Name a contact for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Barbecues in The Chart: gardens, clubs and local tips
The Chart is about 6 miles south-east of Caterham, in Surrey. We cover events in The Chart, along with the towns and villages around it. The Chart is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater. You can also see our page for London, about 18 miles away.
Within reach of The Chart are historic houses such as Chartwell (1.9 miles east) and Quebec House (2 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. Churches such as St Andrew's rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby generally does.
For events in RH8, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and roughly how many guests. We can cater an event on streets such as Stoneleigh Road, St Andrews Way and Ridlands Lane or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the barbecue. If your venue is just outside The Chart, we also cover Pains-Hill (1 mile west), Moorhouse Bank (1 mile north-east), Goodley Stock (1 mile east), Limpsfield (1 mile north-west) and Crockham Hill (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (15 miles north-west), Horley (10 miles south-west), Redhill (9 miles west), Ewell (15 miles north-west), Reigate (10 miles west) and Caterham (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Tandridge Priory (0.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near The Chart include Botley Hill and Bay Pond.
- Schools near The Chart include Hazelwood School (1.3 miles west) and Oxted School (1.9 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find Carpenters Arms (less than half a mile south)
What BBQ catering costs
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- How many people are eating
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards