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Event Catering for Caterham
Catering for weddings, parties and staff days in Caterham: cooked on site, with meat-free choices for every guest.
- Milestone birthdays
- Wakes
- Christmas parties
Event catering for Caterham
How our event catering works in Caterham
When you are comparing caterers in Caterham, start with the menu. Ours is simple and generous: slow-roasted pork carved into rolls, or a barbecue with burgers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Whether it is staff days and client events and residents’ days, we can cook spit-roast lamb, beef burgers and hog roast rolls with crackling and more.
Venues in Caterham range from village-style halls and clubs to hotels and function rooms. Wherever there’s room outside to cook, we can work, and we will check the venue is happy with an outside caterer. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
Other occasions in Caterham
Why choose event catering in Caterham?
A carved hog roast or a full barbecue
Here’s what people in Caterham most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Location shoots
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Garden parties
- Gatherings after a service
If the day starts at a church like Sacred Heart Church, the food can be ready at a reception venue close by.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for every dish
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether plates or china are included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Clearance from walls, tents and overhanging branches
- Enough room for people to queue
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- Potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Spit-roast lamb
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
What we serve, dish by dish
BBQ ribs
For guests who love barbecue, the ribs are frequently the highlight.
Beef brisket
Sliced brisket adds a grown-up touch, especially at a wedding or work event.
Why choose us as your caterers in Caterham?
Compared with a traditional caterer, we’re more relaxed and need no kitchen. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Caterham hosts choose us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Served at the time you choose
- No surprises: everything in writing
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read how we price or hog roast or BBQ?.
What affects the price in Caterham
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Travel to Caterham
- Whether you want china
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, send us:
- Any venue rules
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rough numbers
- The address or postcode
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
We cook outdoors under cover, so a shower won’t stop the food, though your guests will want shelter if it rains. Winter events in Caterham are dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting and somewhere warm to eat.
- Send us your date, venue and rough numbers.
- Choose your menu with us.
- We arrive in good time and set up under cover.
- Hot food is served at the time you chose.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
How to prepare
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Think about shelter for your guests
Ask for a quote
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.
Planning help
Common questions in Caterham
Which station is closest to Caterham?
The closest is Caterham station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Can you do a hog roast in Dollypers Hill?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Which menu suits our event?
A hog roast is the showpiece; a barbecue gives more variety. Many bigger events have both.
Which occasions do you cover?
Everything from weddings and parties to staff days, fêtes, wakes and film sets.
Is crockery included?
Yes, plates are included. China is available on request.
Can we put you in touch with our venue?
Of course. Give us their contact details and we will sort the practical side.
Can you cater in Caterham?
Yes, Caterham is in our area. Send us the address and we will check the date.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Catering an event in Caterham
Caterham is about 11 miles south-west of Orpington, in Surrey. We cater events of every size in Caterham. Caterham is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 15 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Caterham are Titsey Place (4.7 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check whether it uses approved caterers and allows cooking on site. For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Caterham station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east of the centre.
We bring hog roasts to events all over the CR3 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on High Street, London Road and Park Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Caterham is on the B2030 and B2031, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. For events just outside Caterham, we cover Coulsdon (3 miles north-west), Purley (4 miles north), Redhill (5 miles south-west), Croydon (6 miles north) and Reigate (6 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (8 miles south-west), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Dorking (11 miles west) and Ashtead (9 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Bletchingley Castle (3.4 miles south) and East Surrey Museum (0.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Caterham include South London Downs National Nature Reserve and Mercers Lake.
- Local schools include de Stafford School (0.5 miles north-east) and Sunnydown School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The King And Queen Public House (within half a mile south-east)
Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Tell us about children’s numbers
Running late? Let us know, and we’ll work around it.
For a long event, a hog roast at lunch and a barbecue later can work.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards