Hampshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Arford, Hampshire
Want a barbecue in Arford without standing at the grill? We bring the food, the barbecue and the staff, from burgers to brisket.
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BBQ catering in Arford
What we serve, dish by dish
Beef brisket
For beef lovers, brisket is the one to choose, in a roll or with sides.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
How our BBQ catering works in Arford
Burgers, sausages and chicken skewers come straight off the grill, with sticky ribs, pulled pork and sliced brisket alongside. You choose the mix that suits your event. We are often asked to cater relaxed weddings and evening receptions and school fairs and summer fêtes, serving beef brisket, pulled pork and beef burgers.
A barbecue in the countryside near Arford makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
For event organisers in Arford
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
How the day works
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower won’t stop it, though your guests will want shelter if it rains. By late September, sunset in Arford is about 7:05pm; in December it’s about 4:00pm. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We serve as people come up.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about children’s numbers
- Think about where the smoke will drift
- Choose the menu a week or so before
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
Related guides
Barbecues in Arford: gardens, clubs and local tips
Arford is about 6 miles south of Farnham, in Hampshire. Planning a catered barbecue in Arford? We can help. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 14 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like The Holme Church of England Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. If guests are travelling by rail, Liphook station is about 3.6 miles away. Arford is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Wherever your event is in GU35, we can bring the barbecue to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Beech Hill Road, Arford Common and Headley Hill Road or a nearby road, we can set up and cook there. We also bring barbecues to events in Headley (1 mile south-west), Headley Down (1 mile east), Lindford (1 mile west), Standford (1 mile south-west) and Wishanger Common (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Farnborough (12 miles north), Fleet (11 miles north), Aldershot (9 miles north), Alton (7 miles west), Petersfield (10 miles south-west) and Yateley (15 miles north).
A little further out are Chase Community Hospital (2.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Arford includes Deadwater Valley and Gibbet Hill.
- Nearby schools include Mill Chase Academy (1.6 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Holly Bush Inn (0.5 miles south-west)
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
We cook as your guests come up, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
Towns and villages near Arford
Other occasions in Arford
Arford: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Arford?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a barbecue 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 will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
Summer is the busiest time, but we cook all year, with cover over the grill. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
Yes. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
What meats do you barbecue?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
Will you clear up afterwards?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve, and we will label the meat-free choices clearly.
What BBQ catering costs
Each price is built from:
- Season and day of the week
- Site access
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
When you enquire, please mention:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the event is
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose BBQ catering in Arford?
Next to a row of street-food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, on a menu you’ve agreed in advance. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What you get with us
- Planned to your running order
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Who books BBQ catering in Arford?
Meat-free choices that are not an afterthought
People around Arford book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Summer staff days
- Fundraising days
Churches such as Church of All Saints rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby normally does.
Before you book anyone
- How dietary needs are handled
- Plates, china and cutlery
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away