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Barbecue Catering in Bishop's Sutton, Hampshire
BBQ catering for events in Bishop's Sutton: cooked outdoors under cover with staff to serve and clear, so you can relax with your guests.
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Garden parties
- Leaving parties
BBQ catering in Bishop's Sutton
Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
On the day, we arrive in good time to set up, so the grill is up to heat when you are ready to eat.
China crockery is available on request, at extra cost.
BBQ catering for your event in Bishop's Sutton
Food from a barbecue is best eaten hot off the grill, which is why we cook and serve as your guests come up. Give us your serving time and we’ll plan around it. Whether it’s relaxed weddings and evening receptions and retirement do’s, we’ll put together a menu of beef burgers, coleslaw and BBQ ribs.
In a small place like Bishop's Sutton, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
Space, access and the venue
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what helps:
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the grill
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What BBQ catering costs
We work out each quote from:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance from us
- Site access
- Plates or china
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- Roughly how many people
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
How it works
The barbecue goes on the agreed spot, so your event carries on around us. We’ll place the grill so smoke drifts away from guests. In Bishop's Sutton, late May sunsets come at about 8:55pm and midsummer ones at about 9:25pm, so an early-evening barbecue is normally in daylight.
- Show us the space.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or SO24 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Bishop's Sutton barbecues: local tips
Bishop's Sutton is about 8 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. We cover events in Bishop's Sutton. Bishop's Sutton is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Bishop's Sutton to Southampton (about 16 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Bishop's Sutton are Hinton Ampner House (2.9 miles south). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Perins School, frequently want a barbecue.
Wherever your event is in SO24, we can cook on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From North Street, Home Close and Water Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and cook there. We also bring barbecues to events in Gundleton (1 mile north-east), New Alresford (2 miles west), Bramdean (2 miles south), Hinton Ampner (3 miles south) and Cheriton (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (13 miles north), Winchester (8 miles west), Eastleigh (12 miles south-west), Horndean (13 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-west) and Alton (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Barton Castle (3.8 miles north). Within reach you will find Shutts Copse and Red Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find Ship Inn (within half a mile west)
For event organisers in Bishop's Sutton
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
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Bishop's Sutton questions
Is Bishop's Sutton close to London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Bishop's Sutton too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Tell us numbers so there is enough.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
Yes. Many bigger events have both. Tell us your numbers and we’ll suggest a split.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, and our staff serve and clear.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Will you clear up afterwards?
We tidy the serving area. China is available on request.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are quick to grill, which helps at busy times alongside the slow-cooked meats.
Why choose BBQ catering in Bishop's Sutton?
Next to a buffet, barbecue food is hot and cooked to order, and nothing sits out all afternoon. What you choose to eat matters most: 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.
Why us?
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- A full barbecue menu
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read our prices page or our barbecue menu ideas.
Events we cater in Bishop's Sutton
Proper vegetarian and vegan options
People around Bishop's Sutton book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Fundraising barbecues
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Club open days
Churches such as Church of St Nicholas rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby generally does.
Before booking anyone
- How dietary needs are handled
- Plates, china and cutlery
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards