Hampshire · England
BBQ Catering in Abbotts Barton
Hot off the grill at your event in Abbotts Barton: a full barbecue menu, plus sides, served by our staff.
- Work barbecues
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
BBQ catering in Abbotts Barton
Abbotts Barton: your questions answered
How far is Abbotts Barton from London?
About 60 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you do a barbecue in St. Cross Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Beef burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Sides include salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
As soon as you know the date, particularly for a summer weekend. But ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Is clearing up included?
Yes, we clear up after service. Ask if you’d like china.
Can you cater in Abbotts Barton?
Yes, Abbotts Barton is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes.
How our BBQ catering works in Abbotts Barton
A barbecue is one of the easiest ways to feed a crowd in Abbotts Barton: familiar food, lots of choice and no formality. With us cooking, nobody you know spends the afternoon at the grill. We’re often asked to cater cricket, football and rugby club days and neighbourhood parties, with sausages, chicken skewers and BBQ ribs.
Around Abbotts Barton, a garden with room to spare is all you need. A catered barbecue fits right in, and you won’t spend it cooking. All the barbecue, none of the effort: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
What the cooking area needs
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what we look for:
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
Occasions we serve in Abbotts Barton
Halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Abbotts Barton and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Retirement do’s
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Evening wedding food
- Sports clubs and team events
Thinking of a barbecue in St. Cross Park? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, generally the council’s.
Before you book anyone
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
About the food
Beef brisket
For beef lovers, brisket is the one to choose, served on a plate or in a roll.
BBQ ribs
Ribs are a favourite with keen barbecue fans.
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with a DIY barbecue, no host is stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the cooking is in experienced hands. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Timed around your day
- Hot food straight off the grill
See our pricing and BBQ menu ideas.
Also near Abbotts Barton
More for events in Abbotts Barton
What affects the price in Abbotts Barton
Each price is built from:
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
- The number of people
- Season and day of the week
The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Dietary requirements
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The address or postcode
- The date and time of the event
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Abbotts Barton barbecues: local tips
Abbotts Barton is about 1 mile north of Winchester, in Hampshire. Events in Abbotts Barton are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We bring barbecues to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 11 miles away.
If the day starts at a church like St Bartholomew's Church, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. PTAs at schools such as St Bede Church of England Primary School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days.
We bring barbecues to events all over SO23 and SO22. Local streets include Park Road, Nuns Road and Saxon Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For events just outside Abbotts Barton, we cover Hyde (1 mile south-west), Winchester (1 mile south), Weeke (1 mile west), Highcliffe (1 mile south) and Harestock (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Eastleigh (7 miles south), Andover (12 miles north-west), Totton (14 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south-west), Alton (15 miles east) and Hedge End (11 miles south).
A little further out are Winchester Castle (0.9 miles south-west) and St John's Rooms And Chapel (0.8 miles south). Open spaces near Abbotts Barton include Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
- Local schools include Peter Symonds College (0.5 miles south-west) and Leigh House Hospital (1.4 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The King Alfred pub (within half a mile south-west)
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
The serving table is kept tidy and stocked, so the barbecue looks as good at the end as at the start.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
The process
If timings shift on the day, let your contact know, and we’ll adjust where we can. Barbecue food is cooked through service, so it is flexible. At midsummer, it’s light in Abbotts Barton until about 9:25pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it’s dark by about 7:10pm.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- We serve as people come up.
- We tidy up before we go.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Choose the menu a week or so before
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away