Hampshire · England
BBQ Catering for Andover Down
Give your guests a proper barbecue at your event in Andover Down. We cook on site and serve it hot.
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Sports clubs and team events
Planning an event in Andover Down?
Questions from Andover Down
What’s the nearest station to Andover Down?
Andover station, about 2.6 miles west of the centre.
How far is Andover Down from London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tell us your numbers and we will suggest a split.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes. Our chef cooks outdoors, under cover, at your event, and our staff serve and clear.
Can you do halal?
We do not. If guests need halal, arrange that separately.
When should we book BBQ catering?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Weekday and off-season dates are often easier. Send us your details through our quote form.
Can you cater in Andover Down?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Andover Down and the rest of Hampshire included. Send us the address for a quote.
BBQ catering in Andover Down, cooked on site
With BBQ catering, the barbecue, the food and the cooking are all on us. Our chef grills on site in Andover Down, under cover, and our staff serve and clear. On the menu are beef burgers, chicken skewers and beef brisket, and we are frequently booked for fundraising barbecues and relaxed weddings and evening receptions.
Near Andover Down, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
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Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to a row of street-food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, on a menu you’ve agreed in advance. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our barbecue in Andover Down
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Planned to your running order
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
Read our pricing or BBQ menu ideas.
About the food
BBQ ribs
Ribs are a favourite with keen barbecue fans.
Sausages
Cooked through and browned on the grill, sausages are simple and satisfying.
For event organisers in Andover Down
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
How it works
Our chef runs the grill while our staff serve, so service stays steady. After service, we clear up and pack away. By late September, sunset in Andover Down is about 7:10pm; in December it is about 4:00pm. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We set up under cover before service.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about children’s numbers
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or SP11 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we serve in Andover Down
Halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
Hosts in Andover Down book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Club open days
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Fundraising barbecues
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Pilgrims' Cross CofE Aided Primary School, often want a barbecue.
Comparing caterers
- The full menu and the sides
- What crockery is supplied
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Allergen information for every dish
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the moment service begins, which takes the pressure off the grill.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A spot well clear of buildings
- A spot where smoke won’t blow into the house or marquee
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
What BBQ catering costs
There’s no fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
- Travel to Andover Down
- Access to the cooking area
The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Rough numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
A catered BBQ in Andover Down: what to know
Andover Down is about 2 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. We’re happy to travel to Andover Down for events. Andover Down is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 20 miles away.
Coming by train? The nearest station is Andover station, about 2.6 miles west.
We cover events in every part of the SP11 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on London Road and The Middleway or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. For events just outside Andover Down, we cover Picket Piece (1 mile north), Finkley Down (1 mile north-west), Picket Twenty (1 mile south-west), Finkley (1 mile north-west) and East Anton (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (11 miles south-east), Tidworth (10 miles west) and Weeke (11 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.6 miles west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (1 mile north-west). Open spaces near Andover Down include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Local schools include Winton Community Academy (1.3 miles 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