Hampshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Ashley, Hampshire
BBQ catering in Ashley: our chef cooks on site, from burgers and sausages to ribs, pulled pork and brisket, served hot by our staff.
- Summer staff days
- Club open days
- Evening wedding food
Book a BBQ in Ashley
Step by step
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower won’t stop it, though your guests will want shelter if it rains. Evening barbecues in Ashley need a little planning: it’s light until about 9:25pm in June but only about 7:10pm in late September. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- Send a picture of where the barbecue could go.
- We check it and send a price.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about children’s numbers
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
BBQ catering for your event in Ashley
Some hosts in Ashley pair a barbecue with a hog roast, so there’s a centrepiece and plenty of choice. Ask and we’ll quote for both. For 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays and fundraising days, we’ll put together a menu of sausages, chicken skewers and halloumi skewers for your guests.
For a barbecue in Ashley, the garden is frequently the best venue. Let us know how we reach the garden, and we’ll bring everything else. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you are not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
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Other occasions in Ashley
Questions from Ashley
Do you cater at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Ashley?
New Milton station, about 0.7 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes, and china is available on request.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
Yes. There’s a halloumi option and a vegan option, cooked separately from the meat.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, with halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What do children usually eat?
Normally, yes: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Tell us how many children to expect.
What do you need from the venue?
Mostly space and access: somewhere level outside for the barbecue and the serving table. We will confirm details when we quote.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- A clear way in from where we park
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Ashley
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with a hog roast, a barbecue gives more choice, which helps when some guests do not eat pork. A hog roast feeds everyone at once and makes a centrepiece, so for bigger events, why not both?. 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. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why Ashley hosts choose us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Cooked on site by our chef
Read our prices page and BBQ menu ideas.
The menu, dish by dish
Beef burgers
A burger is the barbecue classic, and they’re a safe bet for children and adults alike.
BBQ ribs
Glazed ribs turn a barbecue into a proper spread, alongside the other meats.
Barbecue venues around Ashley
Ashley is about 4 miles west of Lymington, in Hampshire. Ashley is well within our area for events. Ashley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 15 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Ashley Junior School frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. Coming by train? New Milton station, about 0.7 miles south-west, is the nearest station. The New Forest National Park is within about 5 miles of Ashley. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first. With the coast within about 5 miles of Ashley, wind is the thing to plan for: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
We bring barbecues to events all over the BH25 and SO41 postcode area. Streets in the area include Franklin Road, Miller Close and Manor Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. Nearby, we also cater events in New Milton (1 mile south-west), Hordle (1 mile east), Bashley (1 mile north-west), Tiptoe (1 mile north-east) and Barton on Sea (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (4 miles east), Hythe (13 miles north-east), Ringwood (8 miles north-west), Dibden Purlieu (12 miles north-east) and Marchwood (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (1.4 miles west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (4.3 miles east). The countryside around Ashley includes Milford on Sea LNR.
- Local schools include Ballard School (0.7 miles west) and The Arnewood School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Plough Public House (0.9 miles north)
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Tell us about children’s numbers
We get there well before service, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
Perfect for your event in Ashley
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- Retirement do’s
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Fundraising days
- Neighbourhood parties
Within reach of Ashley are historic houses such as Highcliffe Castle (3.5 miles south-west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking.
Comparing caterers
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
What affects the price in Ashley
Things that change the price:
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
- The date and time of year
- Access to the cooking area
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- An estimate of numbers
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
- 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 by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away