Hampshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Bartley, Hampshire
Give your guests a catered BBQ at your event in Bartley. Our chef grills on site, so nobody you know is stuck at the barbecue.
- Big birthday parties
- Club open days
- Back-garden get-togethers
BBQ catering for Bartley
What comes off the grill
Chicken skewers
Our chef grills chicken on skewers, a lighter choice than burgers.
Pulled pork
Slow-cooked pork, pulled apart, piled into rolls.
BBQ catering for your event in Bartley
In Bartley, 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. For team days and staff summer parties and evening wedding food, we’ll put together a menu of coleslaw, beef brisket and sausages.
Country barbecues near Bartley are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
What happens on the day
Before service, we set up the grill and the serving table on the agreed spot. Then our chef cooks and the team serves for as long as we have agreed. By late September, sunset in Bartley is about 7:10pm; in December it is about 4:00pm. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We cook and serve when you are ready to eat.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
- Send final numbers in good time
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Events we cater in Bartley
Add a hog roast for bigger events
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Bartley and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Summer staff days
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Community fun days
- Neighbourhood parties
If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Ashurst New Forest station, about 2.2 miles south-east.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Plates, china and cutlery
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
How we price a catered barbecue
The price comes down to:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- Distance from us
- Access to the cooking area
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. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in our quote form.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with a DIY barbecue, nobody you know spends the event at the grill, and the cooking is in experienced hands. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why Bartley hosts choose us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at our prices page and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Bartley: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Bartley?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
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.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Our chef cooks outdoors, under cover, at your event, with our staff serving and clearing.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Of course. With salads and potatoes, it’s a proper meal on a plate; ask about china if you’d like it.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What do you need from the venue?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Let us know about the site and we will confirm what we need.
Is clearing up included?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
Can you cater in Bartley?
Yes, Bartley is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
Places near Bartley
More for events in Bartley
A catered BBQ in Bartley: what to know
Bartley is about 2 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. Hosts in Bartley book us for events of all sizes. Bartley is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 7 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Bartley Church of England Junior School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. After a christening at a church such as Bartley Village Hall, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Bartley is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
We bring barbecues to events all over SO40 and the streets around it. We can cater an event on streets such as Chinham Road, Shepherds Close and Pundle Green, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Cadnam (1 mile north-west), Winsor (1 mile north-east), Copythorne (1 mile north), Woodlands (1 mile south-east) and Netley Marsh (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (11 miles east), Lymington (11 miles south) and Romsey (6 miles north-east).
A little further out are National Dairy Museum (2.7 miles south-east) and Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Bartley includes Copythorne Common.
- Local pubs include Haywain pub (within half a mile north-west)
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Tell us about children’s numbers
On the day, we arrive in good time to set up, so the grill is up to heat when you are ready to eat.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away