Hampshire · England
BBQ Catering for Avon Castle
Planning a catered barbecue in Avon Castle? Our chef cooks on site, with halloumi skewers and a vegan option for non-meat eaters.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Garden parties
- Fundraising barbecues
Book a BBQ in Avon Castle
Barbecue venues around Avon Castle
Avon Castle is in Hampshire. Thinking about a catered barbecue in Avon Castle? We can help. Avon Castle is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 19 miles away.
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as St Ives Primary & Nursery School, often want a barbecue. Among the historic houses close to Avon Castle are Avon Tyrrell House (3.5 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. The New Forest National Park is within about 5 miles of Avon Castle, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
We cater events across the BH24 postcode area. From Avon Avenue, Avon Castle Drive and Egmont Drive or a nearby road, we’ll bring the barbecue to you. For events just outside Avon Castle, we cover Matchams (1 mile south-west), St Ives (1 mile north-west), Ashley Heath (2 miles north-west) and St Leonards (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (15 miles north-east), Lymington (12 miles south-east), New Milton (8 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (9 miles south-east), Ashley (9 miles south-east) and Milford on Sea (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Leonard's Hospital (2.3 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Linbrook Lake and St Catherine's Hill.
- Local schools include Ringwood Waldorf School (1 mile north) and Ringwood School (1.7 miles north-east)
BBQ catering in Avon Castle, cooked on site
For bigger events in Avon Castle, a barbecue can sit alongside a hog roast, giving guests both the spectacle and the variety. We can quote for either or both. Whether it is reunions and family get-togethers and back-garden get-togethers, we can cook beef burgers, beef brisket and chicken skewers and more.
In a small place like Avon Castle, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll plan the route. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls.
For event organisers in Avon Castle
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Events we cater in Avon Castle
Proper vegetarian and vegan options
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- Club open days
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Big birthday parties
- Informal weddings
Parks such as Avon Heath Country Park frequently have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- How dietary needs are handled
- What crockery is supplied
- VAT, if it applies
What comes off the grill
Chicken skewers
For anyone avoiding pork or beef, chicken skewers are the answer, cooked until it’s hot all the way through.
BBQ ribs
Ribs are a favourite with keen barbecue fans.
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What else we do in Avon Castle
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- Parking near the grill
- A green light from whoever owns the site
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
Running late? Let us know, and we’ll adjust where we can.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
A barbecue or other catering?
Next to a row of street-food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, with a menu planned around your guests. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book our barbecue in Avon Castle
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Planned to your running order
- Our staff serve and clear
Read how we price and BBQ menu ideas.
FAQs for Avon Castle
Can you do a barbecue in Avon Heath Country Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you do a barbecue at a venue 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.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Let us know how many to expect.
Is clearing up included?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Can you cater in Avon Castle?
Yes, Avon Castle is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
Step by step
We start by setting up the barbecue and a serving table where we agreed. Then our chef cooks and the team serves for as long as we have agreed. By late September, sunset in Avon Castle is about 7:10pm; in December it’s about 4:05pm. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Send a photo of where the barbecue could go.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What BBQ catering costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of people
- Plates or china
- Travel to Avon Castle
- The date and time of year
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies we should know about
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards