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Barbecue Catering in Abbotts Ann, Hampshire
Hot off the grill at your event in Abbotts Ann: a full barbecue menu, with salads and potatoes on the side.
- Work barbecues
- Evening wedding food
- Reunions and family get-togethers
Planning an event in Abbotts Ann?
BBQ catering for your event in Abbotts Ann
A barbecue is one of the easiest ways to feed a crowd in Abbotts Ann: familiar food, lots of choice and no formality. The difference with a catered barbecue is that nobody from your party is stuck at the grill. For charity fundraisers and big birthday parties, we will put together a menu of BBQ ribs, pulled pork and chicken skewers for your guests.
In a small place like Abbotts Ann, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Abbotts Ann
How far is Abbotts Ann from London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Abbotts Ann?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
Once your date is fixed, particularly for a summer weekend. Short notice is still worth a try: use our quote form.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tell us your numbers and we’ll suggest a split.
What if it rains?
We cook under cover, so rain is not a problem for the food. Plan somewhere dry for your guests to eat.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Yes, on plates with salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
What meats do you barbecue?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Most events pick three or four.
Perfect for your event in Abbotts Ann
Barbecue and hog roast together, if you like
In Abbotts Ann, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Fundraising barbecues
- Leaving parties
- Community fun days
- Engagement and anniversary parties
PTAs at schools such as Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What crockery is supplied
Step by step
Grilled food is at its best when it is hot, so we cook and serve through the agreed time. Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the start, which keeps the queue moving. For an evening barbecue in Abbotts Ann, think about light: it is light until about 9:25pm in June but only about 7:10pm in late September. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Before we arrive
- Choose the menu a week or so before
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
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.
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About the food
Sausages
Barbecued sausages are always popular, in a roll or on a plate.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes for a proper meal.
What affects the price in Abbotts Ann
We do not use a fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- The date and time of year
- Whether you want china
- How many people are eating
- Distance from us
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- The venue or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Rules from the venue or landowner
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Parking near the grill
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- 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 the food is cooked by people who do it every week. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
Take a look at our pricing and BBQ menu ideas.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
The barbecue goes where we agreed, leaving the rest of the space to you.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Also near Abbotts Ann
What else we do in Abbotts Ann
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, 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.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Abbotts Ann barbecues: local tips
Abbotts Ann is about 3 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We cover Abbotts Ann and its neighbours for events. We cater all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Abbotts Ann to Southampton (about 20 miles away).
If the day starts at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. For guests coming by train, Andover station, about 2.3 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Events anywhere in SP11 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue. From Catherines Walk, Duck Street and Manor Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the barbecue to you. Close by, we cover events in Little Ann (1 mile east), Red Rice (1 mile south-east), Anna Valley (1 mile east), Monxton (1 mile north-west) and Amport (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles south-east), Andover (3 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south-east), Romsey (14 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east) and Tidworth (7 miles north-west).
A little further out are Andover Museum (2.7 miles north-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Mill Lake and Quarley Hill.
- Nearby schools include Redrice School (1.2 miles south-east) and John Hanson Community School (1.6 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Eagle pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards