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BBQ Catering in Virginia Water
Hot off the grill at your event in Virginia Water: a full barbecue menu, plus sides, served by our staff.
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Summer parties in the garden
- Work barbecues
BBQ catering for Virginia Water
How our BBQ catering works in Virginia Water
Barbecue food is at its best straight from the grill, which is why we cook and serve as your guests come up. Give us your serving time and we’ll work to it. For Fêtes, fairs and sports days and street parties, we can cook BBQ ribs, beef burgers and beef brisket and more.
Barbecues around Virginia Water are often relaxed garden affairs. It suits that kind of day, with nobody you know stuck at the grill. All the barbecue, none of the effort: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
Where the barbecue can go in Virginia Water
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue if a few things are right. A quick checklist:
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
- Parking near the grill
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the grill
- Beef burgers
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- New potatoes
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
Why choose BBQ catering in Virginia Water?
Compared with a barbecue cooked by friends, nobody is left cooking while the party happens, and food safety is in professional hands. What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Meat-free choices on every menu
See how we price or our barbecue menu ideas.
Perfect for your event in Virginia Water
Cooked on site, served hot
In Virginia Water and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Work barbecues
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Evening wedding food
Churches such as Christ Church rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby usually does.
Before booking anyone
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Any travel or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
The barbecue goes where we agreed, leaving the rest of the space to you.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Working with your venue
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.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Planning a barbecue in Virginia Water
Virginia Water is about 2 miles south-west of Egham, in Surrey. Virginia Water and the surrounding area are covered for events. Virginia Water is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 11 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Virginia Water are Botleys Mansion (2.5 miles south-east). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. A green space like Riverside Walk is tempting, but a catered barbecue there needs the landowner’s say-so.
We cover events in every part of the GU25 postcode area. Your event could be at a house on Chapel Square, Station Approach and Monks Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the barbecue. You’ll find Virginia Water on the B389, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Stroude (1 mile north-east), Thorpe Green (1 mile east), Wentworth (1 mile west), Thorpe (1 mile east) and Egham Wick (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (11 miles south), Woking (6 miles south), Camberley (8 miles south-west), Epsom (14 miles east), Ewell (14 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Spelthorne Museum (3.1 miles north-east) and St. Peter's Hospital (2.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Virginia Water includes Virginia Water Lake and St Ann's Hill.
- Local pubs include Rose And Crown Public House (0.8 miles east)
About the food
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Crunchy coleslaw suits barbecue food, and salads add freshness.
BBQ ribs
BBQ ribs bring a sticky, glazed favourite to the table.
Virginia Water: your questions answered
Can you do a barbecue in Riverside Walk?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
What’s the nearest station to Virginia Water?
Virginia Water station, in Virginia Water itself.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
Is there anything for vegans?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Let us know how many to expect.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
Summer is the busiest time, but we cook all year. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
We give you allergen information for every dish, and we will label the meat-free choices clearly.
What meats do you barbecue?
Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, with halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What happens on the day
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower will not stop it, though your guests will want shelter if it rains. Sunset in Virginia Water is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We check the space and quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave the area tidy.
How to prepare
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or GU25 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What BBQ catering costs
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Site access
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and time of the event
- The address or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
Also near Virginia Water
Other occasions in Virginia Water
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards