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Catering Company in Horley, Surrey
We cater all kinds of events in Horley, cooking on site, outdoors under cover.
- Film and TV crews
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Care home summer events
Event catering in Horley
FAQs for Horley
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Horley close to London?
About 22 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your event for a quote.
Is the meat halal?
No, we do not offer halal meat. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
Can you feed a big crowd?
Large events suit a hog roast especially well. Tell us about the event and we’ll quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Do you cater indoors?
The cooking is always outdoors, but food can be served indoors.
Can you cater somewhere with no kitchen?
No kitchen needed: we just need a level, open spot outside.
About our event catering in Horley
Some caterers need a kitchen; we bring our own cooking to you. That means almost any outdoor space in Horley can work, as long as there’s a way in for our equipment. We are frequently asked to cater festive parties and Fêtes, fairs and school events, serving pulled pork, salads and hog roast rolls with crackling.
In Horley, plenty of our bookings are garden parties at home, where a hog roast or barbecue saves anyone cooking. Let us know how we reach the garden. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to.
A closer look at the menu
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, and handy for anyone who doesn’t eat pork.
Beef burgers
No barbecue is complete without burgers, and they’re a safe bet for children and adults alike.
Hog roast, BBQ or something else?
Next to catering it yourself, nobody you know spends the event cooking. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why us?
- Timed around your day
- Two menus to choose from
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Serving and clearing done for you
Working with your venue
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Event catering in Horley: what to know
Horley is about 5 miles north of Crawley, in Surrey. We cover Horley and its neighbours for events. Horley is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 18 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Horley station, about 0.8 miles south-east, is the nearest station. If you’re organising a fair for a school like Horley Infant School, a hog roast or barbecue stall is popular. Horley is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. Venues there may limit outside caterers, so ask about their rules first.
Wherever your event is in RH6, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as Station Road, High Street and Church Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Horley is on the A23 and B2036, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. Other places close to Horley we cover include Redhill (4 miles north), Reigate (4 miles north), Crawley (5 miles south), Caterham (8 miles north-east) and Dorking (8 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (12 miles north), Ewell (13 miles north), Ashtead (11 miles north-west) and Leatherhead (11 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Surrey, Horley has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Other landmarks nearby include Reigate Castle (4.5 miles north) and East Surrey Hospital (2.8 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Reigate Heath.
- Nearby schools include Oakwood School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Bull pub (less than half a mile west)
How the day works
We work back from when you want to eat: a hog roast needs us there hours ahead, a barbecue a little less. Either way, food is ready when you are. Around midsummer it stays light in Horley until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- We suggest a hog roast, a barbecue or both, and send a quote.
- We agree where we will cook.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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Other occasions in Horley
Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Find out who avoids pork for the alternatives
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
Running late? Let us know, and we will work around it.
A hog roast can come with lamb or chicken alongside.
Who books event catering in Horley?
Hog roast, barbecue or both
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Horley. Here are some of the most popular:
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Gatherings after a service
- Care home days
- Milestone birthdays
After a wedding, christening or funeral at a church such as St Wilfrid's Church, we can cater at a hall, home or venue nearby.
What to look for in a quote
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether plates or china are included
- How dietary needs are handled
What catering costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Numbers
- Access to the cooking area
- The journey to the venue
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Your menu choices
- Rough numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and time of the event
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work for our catering if a few things are right. Check these:
- Room for a serving table and a queue
- A clear way in from where we park
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we cook
- Beef brisket
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Pulled pork
- Potatoes
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards