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BBQ Catering in Balmerlawn
BBQ catering in Balmerlawn: a barbecue cooked at your event, from burgers and sausages to ribs, pulled pork and brisket, served hot by our staff.
- Retirement do’s
- Neighbourhood parties
- Summer staff days
BBQ catering in Balmerlawn
How we price a catered barbecue
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The journey to the venue
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Season and day of the week
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- The date and time of the event
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the event is
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
About our BBQ catering in Balmerlawn
BBQ catering means we bring the barbecue and do the cooking. Our chef grills on site in Balmerlawn, under cover, while our staff serve your guests and tidy up. Whether it’s leaving and retirement parties and reunions and family get-togethers, we will put together a menu of beef burgers, sausages and BBQ ribs.
In a small place like Balmerlawn, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll handle the rest. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
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What else we do in Balmerlawn
A closer look at the menu
Chicken skewers
Skewers are easy to serve and easy to eat, with salad or in a roll.
Pulled pork
Pulled pork in a roll with coleslaw is hard to beat.
Why choose BBQ catering in Balmerlawn?
Compared with a barbecue cooked by friends, nobody is left cooking while the party happens, and food safety is in professional hands. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Served at the time you choose
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
See how we price and our barbecue menu ideas.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue with a little planning. A quick checklist:
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- A spot where smoke will not blow into the house or marquee
- 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.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
Step by step
A barbecue is cooked as people eat, so we time our arrival around your serving time. That keeps everything hot and fresh. By late September, sunset in Balmerlawn is about 7:10pm; in December it’s about 4:00pm. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Choose your meats and sides.
- We check the space and quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Choose the menu a week or so before
Ask for a quote
It’s 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. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in Balmerlawn
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Common questions in Balmerlawn
Is Balmerlawn too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cater at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
How many meats should we choose?
Not typically. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats and we’ll advise on the rest.
Is there anything for vegans?
Yes. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
The cooking area is covered, so it’s guests who need a wet-weather plan.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes. Our chef cooks outdoors, under cover, at your event, and our staff serve and clear.
Why choose BBQ catering in Balmerlawn?
You enjoy the barbecue instead of cooking it
In Balmerlawn, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Big birthday parties
- Retirement do’s
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Summer staff days
For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Brockenhurst station, roughly 0.9 miles south-west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether plates or china are included
- How dietary needs are handled
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
Slow-cooked meats such as pulled pork and brisket are ready to serve from the start, which takes the pressure off the grill.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
A catered BBQ in Balmerlawn: what to know
Balmerlawn is about 5 miles north of Lymington, in Hampshire. Hosts in Balmerlawn book us for events of all sizes. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Balmerlawn to Southampton (about 10 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Brockenhurst Church of England Primary School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. Churches such as Church of St Nicholas rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby usually does. The New Forest National Park is within about a mile of Balmerlawn, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. The sea is within about 6 miles of Balmerlawn, so breezy days are common: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
Here we cover the SO42 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Brockenhurst (1 mile south-west), Setley (1 mile south), South Weirs (2 miles south-west), Lyndhurst (3 miles north) and Emery Down (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastleigh (14 miles north-east), Totton (7 miles north), Chandler's Ford (13 miles north-east), Hedge End (13 miles north-east), Lymington (5 miles south) and Romsey (12 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Lymington New Forest Hospital (4 miles south).
- Nearby, you will find Rose And Crown Hotel (0.6 miles south-west)
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away