Hampshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Ashlett, Hampshire
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, cooked on site in Ashlett by our team. Our staff serve and clear.
- Evening wedding food
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Fundraising barbecues
BBQ catering in Ashlett
BBQ catering for your event in Ashlett
We cook outdoors, under cover, on a spot we agree with you, away from buildings, fences and overhanging branches. Send us a picture of the space and we will confirm it. We are frequently asked to cater relaxed weddings and evening receptions and summer parties in the garden, serving BBQ ribs, beef burgers and coleslaw.
In a small place like Ashlett, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
After service, our staff clear up, so there’s very little left for you to do.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
Also near Ashlett
More for events in Ashlett
For event organisers in Ashlett
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
How we price a catered barbecue
The biggest factors are:
- Whether you want china
- How many people are eating
- Site access
- Distance from us
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Planning a barbecue in Ashlett
Ashlett is about 4 miles south-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. We are happy to travel to Ashlett for events. We cater all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Ashlett to Southampton (about 7 miles away).
For a fundraiser at a school like Fawley Infant School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. For guests coming by train, Hamble station, about 3.1 miles north, is the nearest station. Ashlett is within about 5 miles of the New Forest National Park, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first. With the coast within about 3 miles of Ashlett, wind is the thing to plan for: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
We cater events across SO45. Other places close to Ashlett we cover include Stonehills (1 mile south-west), Fawley (1 mile west), Sprat's Down (1 mile south), Calshot (1 mile south-east) and Blackfield (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Gosport (8 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (7 miles east), Horndean (15 miles east), Totton (10 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (11 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Calshot Castle (1.6 miles east) and Coldeast (4 miles north-east). The countryside around Ashlett includes Mercury Marshes.
- Local schools include The New Forest Academy (2.1 miles west)
- Local pubs include Falcon Hotel (within half a mile west)
Where the barbecue can go in Ashlett
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Ashlett
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
Why choose BBQ catering in Ashlett?
Next to a fixed venue menu, a catered barbecue lets you choose exactly what’s served, and eat outdoors. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book our barbecue in Ashlett
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Add a hog roast alongside
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at our prices page or our barbecue menu ideas.
Perfect for your event in Ashlett
Six meats to choose from
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Ashlett and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Sports clubs and team events
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Work barbecues
- Fundraising barbecues
Nearby historic houses include Beaulieu Palace House (4.7 miles west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking.
Comparing caterers
- The full menu and the sides
- Any travel or access charges
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- If the price includes VAT
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Ashlett
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We cook under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Do you come out to small places like Ashlett?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
When should we book BBQ catering?
As soon as you know the date, especially for June to September. But ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
We give you allergen information for every dish, and we can label the vegetarian and vegan options.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
We bring cover for the grill, so it is guests who need a wet-weather plan.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. In winter, plan lighting and somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, on site at your venue in Ashlett. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausages
Barbecued sausages are always popular, in a roll or on a plate.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
How it works
We arrive in good time before service, so the grill is hot by the time you want to eat. The smell soon brings people over. By late September, sunset in Ashlett is about 7:10pm; in December it’s about 4:00pm. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover before service.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
- Choose the menu a week or so before
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards