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Barbecue Catering in Beaulieu, Hampshire
BBQ catering in Beaulieu: a barbecue cooked at your event, from burgers and sausages to ribs, pulled pork and brisket, served hot by our staff.
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Community fun days
- Fundraising barbecues
Planning an event in Beaulieu?
How our BBQ catering works in Beaulieu
Barbecue food is at its best straight from the grill, which is why we cook and serve as your guests come up. Give us your serving time and we will plan around it. Typical bookings include community fun days and club open days, with pulled pork, chicken skewers and sausages.
In a small place like Beaulieu, 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 plan the route. You get a barbecue without the work: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
Occasions we serve in Beaulieu
Can be paired with a hog roast
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Beaulieu. Popular choices:
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Evening wedding food
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Churches such as Church of the Blessed Virgin and Child rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby typically does.
Questions to ask before booking
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Questions from Beaulieu
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Beaulieu?
Beaulieu Road station, about 3.4 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you cater in Beaulieu?
Yes, Beaulieu is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, on site at your venue in Beaulieu. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
Do you label the food for allergies?
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve, and we can label the vegetarian and vegan options.
Will children like the BBQ?
Typically, yes: simple food in a roll suits most children. Tell us how many children to expect.
Should we have every meat?
Not normally. Mix quick-grilled items with pulled pork or brisket.
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Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
The serving table is kept tidy and stocked, so the barbecue looks as good at the end as at the start.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
Planning the cooking spot
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- A green light from whoever owns the site
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Beaulieu
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
A closer look at the menu
Sausages
Cooked through and browned on the grill, sausages are simple and satisfying.
Chicken skewers
Our chef grills chicken on skewers, a lighter choice than burgers.
Barbecues in Beaulieu: gardens, clubs and local tips
Beaulieu is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. We are happy to travel to Beaulieu for events. We bring barbecues to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Beaulieu to Southampton (about 7 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Beaulieu Village Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Beaulieu Road station, about 3.4 miles north-west. The New Forest National Park is within about a mile of Beaulieu. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first. With the coast within about 6 miles of Beaulieu, wind is the thing to plan for: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO42. From High Street, Palace Lane and Hatchet Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and cook there. Close by, we cover events in Bailey's Hard (1 mile south-east), The Hummicks (1 mile south-east), Furzey Lodge (1 mile west), East Boldre (1 mile south-west) and Dibden Purlieu (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Gosport (13 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-east), Fareham (11 miles east), Totton (7 miles north), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Lymington New Forest Hospital (5.4 miles south-west) and Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (under half a mile north-west).
- Nearby, you will find The Montagu Arms (less than half a mile south-west)
How we price a catered barbecue
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
- The date and time of year
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Where the event is
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower will not stop it, though your guests will want shelter if it rains. At midsummer, it’s light in Beaulieu until about 9:25pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:10pm.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Choose your meats and sides.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Think about where the smoke will drift
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Name a contact for the day
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
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For event organisers in Beaulieu
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
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.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to a hog roast, a barbecue gives more choice, which helps when some guests don’t eat pork. A hog roast is the bigger spectacle, so some events have both. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- A full barbecue menu
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away