The Barn at Botley Hill has announced a new Fire Kitchen, arriving alongside its exclusive catering partnership with Jimmy Garcia Catering in January 2027. The teams have already spent two years working together at the Surrey Hills wedding venue. From 1st January, Jimmy Garcia Catering will cater exclusively for the barn, adding open-fire cooking to the wedding menu.
The Fire Kitchen will give guests a view of the cooking, with free-range chickens turning over the flames and lamb shoulders smoking slowly. Seasonal salads and vegetables will accompany the main dishes, served as a sharing feast.
There’s plenty to like on the proposed menus. Boards of artisan charcuterie, mezze and smoked fish offer a generous start, followed by dishes such as flame-roasted chicken or slow-smoked spiced lamb. Vegetarian and vegan options will also be available.
For couples drawn to a sharing wedding breakfast, these menus are well worth a look. They also make the food part of what guests get to see and enjoy during the day, with the chefs working at the fire before the dishes reach the table.
Open-fire cooking is the big addition for 2027, but plated menus will remain an option for couples who prefer a more formal meal.
Menus are developed through a conversation with the catering team about what you’d like to eat, taking your preferences and dietary requirements into account. You can explore the sharing dishes or discuss a plated wedding breakfast, with seasonal ingredients informing both.
If The Barn at Botley Hill is on your shortlist for 2027 or beyond, ask the team about the new menus and how the Fire Kitchen could feature in your day.
Find out more about Jimmy Garcia Catering at The Barn at Botley Hill.
The Barn at Botley Hill has been a family-run business since 2019, offering a warm and welcoming venue in the heart of the Surrey Hills. Set in the countryside with stunning views that span an impressive nine counties, the venue combines rustic charm with versatile, modern event spaces. It is renowned for hosting weddings, corporate events, private celebrations and lifestyle gatherings, providing a unique backdrop that blends natural beauty with understated elegance.
The Barn at Botley Hill prides itself on creating memorable experiences for every guest, where the surroundings, attention to detail and personalised service come together to make each event truly special.
Based on a weekday wedding in April.