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Barbecue Catering in Whitewood, Surrey
Hosting a barbecue in Whitewood without doing the cooking: the food, the grill and the team are all on us.
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Summer staff days
BBQ catering for Whitewood
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to a row of street-food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, with a menu planned around your guests. The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Our staff serve and clear
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Planned to your running order
Read how we price and our barbecue menu ideas.
How our BBQ catering works in Whitewood
BBQ catering means we bring the barbecue and do the cooking. Our chef grills on site in Whitewood, under cover, while our staff serve your guests and tidy up. We serve coleslaw, beef brisket and pulled pork, and typical bookings are for family celebrations and back-garden get-togethers.
A barbecue in the countryside near Whitewood makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
Barbecues in Whitewood: gardens, clubs and local tips
Whitewood is about 4 miles east of Horley, in Surrey. Events in Whitewood are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 21 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Godstone station, roughly 2.2 miles north-east of the centre. Whitewood is within about 8 miles of the High Weald 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.
We cover events in every part of RH9. Whether your event is on Whitewood Lane and Byers Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the barbecue to you. We also bring barbecues to events in Horne (1 mile south-west), Blindley Heath (1 mile north-east), Newchapel (2 miles south-east), Lingfield Common (2 miles east) and Lingfield (3 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (13 miles north-west), Horley (4 miles west), Redhill (5 miles north-west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles north-west) and Caterham (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include East Surrey Hospital (4.5 miles north-west) and Effingham Park Motor Museum (3.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Hedgecourt Lake and Bay Pond.
- Local pubs include The Jolly Farmer pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- The number of people
- Season and day of the week
- Travel to Whitewood
- Site access
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- An estimate of numbers
Send us the date, the address or RH9 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Pulled pork
Pulled pork in a roll with coleslaw is hard to beat.
Beef brisket
For beef lovers, brisket is the one to choose, served on a plate or in a roll.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- A spot well clear of buildings
- 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
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
Common questions in Whitewood
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Whitewood close to London?
About 21 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do halal?
We do not offer halal. Our meat-free options are there, or halal food would need to be arranged separately.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
How many meats should we choose?
Three or four meats plus the vegetarian and vegan options suits most groups. Fewer items keeps service quick.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season, with cover over the grill. Plan shelter for your guests.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
Events we cater in Whitewood
Nobody in your party stuck at the grill
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Summer staff days
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
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.
What to look for in a quote
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- VAT, if it applies
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
On the day, we arrive in good time to set up, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
How the day works
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower won’t stop it, though your guests will want shelter if it rains. Sunset in Whitewood is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Think about where the smoke will drift
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get 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. Use our quote form.
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For event organisers in Whitewood
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Places near Whitewood
More for events in Whitewood
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away