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BBQ Catering in Tilford
Give your guests a catered BBQ at your event in Tilford. We cook on site and serve it hot.
- Family celebrations
- Informal weddings
- Club open days
A barbecue near Tilford
Step by step
We start by setting up the barbecue and a serving table where we agreed. Then our chef cooks and the team serves through the time you’ve chosen. Evening barbecues in Tilford need a little planning: it’s light until about 9:20pm in June but only about 7:05pm in late September. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- Send a photo of where the barbecue could go.
- We check it and send a price.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about tight access
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Planning help
BBQ catering for your event in Tilford
Barbecue food is sociable food: people gather round the grill and come back for seconds. We’ll find the right spot at your venue in Tilford. We serve halloumi skewers, chicken skewers and sausages, and typical bookings are for fundraising days and informal weddings.
Near Tilford, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll plan the route. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
What else we do in Tilford
Planning a barbecue in Tilford
Tilford is about 3 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Tilford and the surrounding area are covered for events. Tilford is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 9 miles away.
Churches such as Church of All Saints rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby normally does. No room at home? A club near Tilford with a terrace or field can be a good alternative. Tilford is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Events anywhere in GU10 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and roughly how many guests. From Tilford Street, Shepherds Way and Riversmeet or a nearby road, we can set up and cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Tilford Reeds (1 mile south-west), Tilford Common (1 mile south), Charleshill (1 mile east), Lower Bourne (2 miles west) and Millbridge (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Farnham (3 miles north-west), Frimley (9 miles north) and Haslemere (7 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Farnham Castle (3.2 miles north-west) and Seale and Tongham (2.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Tilford include Upper Lake and Culverswell Hill.
- Nearby schools include South Farnham School (2.3 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Barley Mow pub (under half a mile south-west)
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue with a little planning. A quick checklist:
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Salads
What we serve, dish by dish
Sausages
Sausages go down well with younger guests.
Beef brisket
Sliced brisket adds a grown-up touch.
A barbecue or other catering?
Instead of a takeaway delivery, a barbecue becomes part of the event, with the smell drawing people over. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Timed around your day
- Our chef at the grill, not you
Read our pricing or BBQ menu ideas.
Tilford questions
Is Tilford close to London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Tilford?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What do you need from the venue?
Space and a way in, mainly: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We will check anything else with you.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season, with cover over the grill. Plan shelter for your guests.
Can you do halal?
No. If guests need halal, arrange that separately; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
Do you cover Tilford?
Yes, Tilford is in our area. Send us the address and we will check the date.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
As soon as you know the date, particularly for a summer weekend. But ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Is there anything for vegans?
We do. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage, cooked separately from the meat.
Events we cater in Tilford
Food safety taken care of
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. For example:
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Fundraising barbecues
- Family celebrations
Thinking of a barbecue in Thundry Meadows? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, normally the council’s.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether plates or china are included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
Our staff keep the serving table tidy and topped up, right through the service.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, quoted separately.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The date and time of year
- The journey to the venue
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.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away