Hampshire · England
BBQ Catering in Bidden
Planning a catered barbecue in Bidden? Our chef cooks on site, with halloumi skewers and a vegan option for non-meat eaters.
- Evening wedding food
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
BBQ catering in Bidden
BBQ catering for your event in Bidden
Hosting a barbecue typically means shopping, prepping, cooking and clearing. A catered barbecue takes all of that off your hands, so you can enjoy your own event. Whether it’s big birthday parties and charity fundraisers, we can cook sausages, pulled pork and BBQ ribs for your guests.
Country barbecues near Bidden are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Barbecue venues around Bidden
Bidden is about 4 miles south of Hook, in Hampshire. Bidden is well within our area for events. Bidden is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Bidden to Reading (about 15 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Robert May's School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. Coming by train? The closest railway station is Hook station, roughly 3.6 miles north of the centre.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG25, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Local streets include Bidden Road, Elder Dell and Meadowside; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater events in Little Hoddington (1 mile west), South Warnborough (1 mile south-east), Long Sutton (2 miles east), Greywell (2 miles north-east) and Up Nately (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (5 miles north-west), Farnborough (11 miles north-east), Fleet (7 miles north-east), Aldershot (10 miles east), Alton (6 miles south) and Yateley (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Gliding Heritage Centre (3.4 miles south-west) and Odiham Castle (2.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Bidden includes The Mill Field and Holybourne Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Hoddington Arms Public House (less than half a mile west)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area and pack away, so there’s very little left for you to do.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
About the food
BBQ ribs
For guests who love barbecue, the ribs are often the highlight.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Crunchy coleslaw suits barbecue food, and salads add freshness.
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- A spot where smoke will not blow into the house or marquee
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
Occasions we serve in Bidden
Proper vegetarian and vegan options
In Bidden, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Leaving parties
- Big birthday parties
- Fundraising days
- Team days and staff summer parties
Churches such as Church of St Mary rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby normally does.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for every dish
- VAT, if it applies
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Any travel or access charges
Why choose BBQ catering in Bidden?
Next to a row of street-food vans, a single barbecue feeds your group together, with a menu planned around your guests. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why Bidden hosts choose us
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Serving and clearing done for you
- An itemised quote
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
Take a look at our pricing or BBQ menu ideas.
Questions from Bidden
Which station is closest to Bidden?
The closest is Hook station, roughly 3.6 miles away.
How far is Bidden from London?
About 43 miles from central London.
Is there anything for vegans?
Yes. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage, cooked separately from the meat.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
As soon as you know the date, particularly for a summer weekend. Short notice is still worth a try: send us your details through our quote form.
What do you need from the venue?
Space and a way in, mainly: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We will check anything else with you.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
Yes, we clear up after service, so there’s very little washing up. Ask if you’d like china.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
How many meats should we choose?
Not generally. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats.
How we price a catered barbecue
Here’s what affects the price:
- The number of people
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Site access
- Plates or china
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’ll suggest a menu.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Rough numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Step by step
The barbecue goes on the agreed spot, so your event carries on around us. Smoke drifts, so we’ll think about the wind with you. Autumn and winter barbecues in Bidden get dark early: about 7:05pm by late September and 4:00pm by December. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- We tidy up before we go.
How to prepare
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Bidden
Other occasions in Bidden
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards