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BBQ Catering in West Horsley
Thinking about a catered barbecue in West Horsley? Our chef cooks on site, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
- Street parties
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Team days and staff summer parties
BBQ catering in West Horsley
West Horsley: your questions answered
Could you cook in The Forest and the Highlands?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Is there anything for vegans?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Tell us numbers so there is enough.
Will you clear up afterwards?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
Do you offer halal meat?
We do not offer halal. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, with halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Sides include salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Tell us about allergies in advance.
BBQ catering for your event in West Horsley
In West Horsley, a barbecue is a favourite for relaxed events: plenty of choice, nothing fussy and everyone happy. With us cooking, nobody you know spends the afternoon at the grill. Whether it’s garden parties and fundraising days, we’ll put together a menu of chicken skewers, coleslaw and halloumi skewers and more.
In a place like West Horsley, a barbecue at home is normally the easiest option. Tell us about the drive and the garden, and we will bring everything else. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
What affects the price in West Horsley
Each price is built from:
- The date and time of year
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
- How many people are eating
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- An estimate of numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
For event organisers in West Horsley
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue if a few things are right. A quick checklist:
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- A green light from whoever owns the site
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the grill
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue cooked by friends, a catered barbecue means everyone gets to be a guest, and food safety is in professional hands. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our barbecue in West Horsley
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Hot food straight off the grill
Take a look at our prices page or our barbecue menu ideas.
How it works
When we arrive, we position the grill under cover and get it up to heat. Then our chef cooks through the service time, timed to when you want to eat. By late September, sunset in West Horsley is about 7:05pm; in December it’s about 3:55pm. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- Send a picture of where the barbecue could go.
- We check it and send a price.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about children’s numbers
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
West Horsley barbecues: local tips
West Horsley is about 6 miles west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. Events in West Horsley are part of our patch. West Horsley is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater. Our bookings stretch from West Horsley to Guildford (6 miles away).
After a christening at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. For anyone arriving by rail, Horsley station is about 0.7 miles away. West Horsley is within about 5 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.
This part of Surrey takes in KT24 and GU23, so your event can be anywhere in it. From The Street, Woodside and Long Reach or a nearby road, we will bring the barbecue to you. You will find West Horsley on the A246 and B2039, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we cater events include East Horsley (1 mile east), Ockham (2 miles north), East Clandon (2 miles south-west), Effingham (2 miles east) and Ripley (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (6 miles west), Woking (6 miles north-west), Camberley (13 miles west), Epsom (9 miles north-east), Horley (14 miles south-east) and Redhill (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Woking Community Hospital (5.2 miles north-west) and Send and Ripley History Society Museum (2.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near West Horsley include St Martha's Hill and Papercourt Marshes.
- Schools near West Horsley include Howard of Effingham School (2.4 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Barley Mow pub (within half a mile south)
Perfect for your event in West Horsley
Meat-free choices that are not an afterthought
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- Big birthday parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
Thinking of a barbecue in The Forest and the Highlands? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, normally the council’s.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether VAT is included
- How dietary needs are handled
A closer look at the menu
BBQ ribs
Sticky, glazed ribs are the messy treat of the menu.
Pulled pork
A pulled pork roll is a barbecue favourite, filling and easy to eat.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
The barbecue goes where we agreed, so the event carries on around us.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, at extra cost.
Nearby places to West Horsley
Also in West Horsley
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away