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Barbecue Catering in Bailey's Hard, Hampshire
Planning a barbecue in Bailey's Hard and don’t want to cook? We bring the food, the barbecue and the staff, from burgers to brisket.
- Community fun days
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Street parties
A barbecue near Bailey's Hard
BBQ catering in Bailey's Hard, served hot
The point of a catered barbecue is that you get to enjoy it. We look after the grill, the serving and the clearing, so your time goes on your guests, not the food. Typical bookings include sports clubs and team events and team days and staff summer parties, serving coleslaw, beef brisket and halloumi skewers.
Near Bailey's Hard, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- Parking near the grill
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Who books BBQ catering in Bailey's Hard?
Nobody in your party stuck at the grill
In Bailey's Hard, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Neighbourhood parties
- Summer staff days
- Summer parties in the garden
- Family celebrations
Within reach of Bailey's Hard are historic houses such as Beaulieu Palace House (0.8 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
What your quote should include
- Whether plates or china are included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for every dish
Working with your venue
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
How it works
Barbecue food is best straight off the grill, so we cook to order through service. Slow-cooked meats are ready as soon as service begins, which keeps the queue moving. Autumn and winter barbecues in Bailey's Hard get dark early: about 7:10pm by late September and 4:00pm by December. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- Show us the space.
- We check it and send a price.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We clear up so you do not have to.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Let us know about children’s numbers
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
Running late? Let us know, and we will adjust where we can.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
How we price a catered barbecue
Things that change the price:
- The date and time of year
- Plates or china
- How many people are eating
- Travel to Bailey's Hard
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 to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any venue rules
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
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.
FAQs for Bailey's Hard
Which station is closest to Bailey's Hard?
Beaulieu Road station, about 4.2 miles north-west of the centre.
Is Bailey's Hard too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Yes, on plates with salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
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 will check.
Do you need anything from us?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Tell us what’s available on site and we’ll confirm the rest when we quote.
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.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Is there anything for vegans?
We do. There’s a halloumi option and a vegan option, cooked separately from the meat.
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with a hog roast, a barbecue offers more variety, with beef, chicken and pork rather than one main meat. A hog roast feeds everyone at once and makes a centrepiece, so some events have both. The menu makes a big difference to the price: 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.
Why Bailey's Hard hosts choose us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- No surprises: everything in writing
- A full barbecue menu
- Sides to make it a full meal
See our pricing and our barbecue menu ideas.
A catered BBQ in Bailey's Hard: what to know
Bailey's Hard is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. Bailey's Hard and the surrounding area are covered for events. Bailey's Hard is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Bailey's Hard to Southampton (about 8 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Beaulieu Village Primary School frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. If guests are travelling by rail, Beaulieu Road station, about 4.2 miles north-west, is the nearest station. Bailey's Hard is within about a mile of the New Forest National Park. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Anywhere in SO42, we can cook on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also bring barbecues to events in The Hummicks (1 mile north-east), Beaulieu (1 mile north-west), East Boldre (1 mile west), Furzey Lodge (2 miles west) and Dibden Purlieu (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (13 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north), Fareham (11 miles east), Totton (8 miles north), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (1.1 miles north-west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (5.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Boldre Foreshore.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Montagu Arms (0.7 miles north-west)
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About the food
Sausages
Barbecued sausages are always popular, in a roll or on a plate.
Beef burgers
Our chef grills beef burgers to order, straight from the grill to the bun.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away