Hampshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Ashford, Hampshire
BBQ catering in Ashford: a barbecue cooked at your event, with burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, served hot by our staff.
- Informal weddings
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Big birthday parties
Book a BBQ in Ashford
BBQ catering for your event in Ashford
Barbecue food is at its best straight from the grill, which is why we cook and serve as your guests come up. Tell us when you’d like to eat and we’ll plan around it. Typical bookings include back-garden get-togethers and close and cul-de-sac parties, serving BBQ ribs, beef burgers and pulled pork.
A barbecue in the countryside near Ashford makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
Perfect for your event in Ashford
Cooked properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart
Hosts in Ashford book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Street parties
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Garden parties
If the day starts at a church like Sandleheath Village Hall, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether plates or china are included
- Allergen information for every dish
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with a sit-down meal, a barbecue is relaxed and sociable, and it doesn’t need a kitchen. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- An itemised quote
See our prices page or BBQ menu ideas.
Common questions in Ashford
Is Ashford too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Ask and we will quote for the mix.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Yes, generally: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Tell us how many children to expect.
How do you handle food safety?
Meat is cooked until it’s steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, following Food Standards Agency advice.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
The process
On the day, we set up the barbecue on the agreed spot, put the cover up and get it hot. Then our chef cooks through the service time, worked around your serving time. At midsummer, it is light in Ashford until about 9:25pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:10pm.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- At serving time, the chef grills and the team serves.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Let us know about tight access
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the moment service begins, so nobody waits for the first burgers.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausages
Children normally head straight for the sausages, and they’re easy to eat standing up.
Beef burgers
No barbecue is complete without burgers, and they’re a safe bet for children and adults alike.
Nearby places to Ashford
Other occasions in Ashford
Barbecues in Ashford: gardens, clubs and local tips
Ashford is in Hampshire. We cater events of every size in Ashford. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 18 miles away.
Within reach of Ashford are historic houses such as Breamore House (3 miles north). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. For a fundraiser at a school like Fordingbridge Junior School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school.
We bring barbecues to events all over the SP6 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater an event on streets such as Station Road, Rookwood Gardens and Ashford Close, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Ashford we cover include Sandleheath (1 mile west), Alderholt (2 miles south-west), Damerham (2 miles north-west), Rockbourne (3 miles north-west) and Broxhill (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Totton (13 miles east), Romsey (15 miles east), New Milton (14 miles south-east), Ringwood (6 miles south), Barton on Sea (14 miles south-east) and Ashley (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Godshill Castle Hill (2.1 miles north-east) and Fordingbridge Museum (0.7 miles east). Within reach you will find Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Schools near Ashford include The Burgate School and Sixth Form (1 mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Ship Inn (0.6 miles east)
How we price a catered barbecue
Each price is built from:
- The number of people
- Travel to Ashford
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your date and serving time
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or SP6 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue if a few things are right. A quick checklist:
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- Space for our vehicle nearby
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Ashford
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away