Hampshire · England
BBQ Catering in Awbridge
Treat your guests to a catered BBQ at your event in Awbridge. Our chef grills on site, so nobody you know is stuck at the barbecue.
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Fundraising barbecues
- Retirement do’s
Book a BBQ in Awbridge
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we will adjust where we can.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
BBQ catering in Awbridge, cooked on site
In Awbridge, a barbecue is a favourite for relaxed events: familiar food, lots of choice and no formality. With us cooking, nobody you know spends the afternoon at the grill. We are frequently asked to cater leaving parties and cricket, football and rugby club days, serving pulled pork, coleslaw and BBQ ribs.
Near Awbridge, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. 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.
Why choose BBQ catering in Awbridge?
Food safety taken care of
In Awbridge, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Evening wedding food
- Fundraising days
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
After a christening at a church such as Church of All Saints, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Nearby places to Awbridge
What else we do in Awbridge
Planning a barbecue in Awbridge
Awbridge is about 3 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. We cater events of every size in Awbridge. Awbridge is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 9 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Awbridge Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. Among the historic houses close to Awbridge are Mottisfont Abbey (2 miles north) and Landford Manor (4.4 miles south-west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one.
We cater events across the SO51 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Romsey Road, Spring Field and Danes Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For events just outside Awbridge, we cover Carter's Clay (1 mile north-west), Kimbridge (1 mile north-east), Dunbridge (1 mile north), Timsbury (2 miles north-east) and Mottisfont (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (10 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (7 miles south), Chandler's Ford (7 miles east) and Hedge End (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Romsey Community Hospital (3 miles south-east) and King Johns House (2.4 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Nearby schools include Stanbridge Earls School (1 mile south-east) and Embley (1.9 miles south)
Questions from Awbridge
Do you come out to small places like Awbridge?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Awbridge?
The closest is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
Do you cover Awbridge?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
Yes. Many bigger events have both. Ask and we’ll quote for the mix.
Can you do halal?
We don’t. If guests need halal, arrange that separately.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Let us know about allergies before the day.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken skewers
For anyone avoiding pork or beef, chicken skewers are the answer.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
What happens on the day
The barbecue goes on the agreed spot, so your event carries on around us. We’ll place the grill so smoke drifts away from guests. At midsummer, it is light in Awbridge until about 9:25pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it’s dark by about 7:10pm.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave the area tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Include children in your numbers
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A spot where smoke will not blow into the house or marquee
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with food vans, a single barbecue feeds your group together, on a menu you’ve agreed in advance. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Six meats to choose from
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
See how we price or our barbecue menu ideas.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Crockery choices
- Site access
- The number of people
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Rough numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and time of the event
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: 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
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards