Hampshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Blacknest, Hampshire
Hot off the grill at your event in Blacknest: a full barbecue menu, plus sides, served by our staff.
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Work barbecues
Book a BBQ in Blacknest
BBQ catering in Blacknest, cooked on site
A barbecue is one of the easiest ways to feed a crowd in Blacknest: plenty of choice, nothing fussy and everyone happy. The difference with a catered barbecue is that nobody from your party is stuck at the grill. Whether it is fundraising days and summer staff days, we’ll put together a menu of chicken skewers, halloumi skewers and coleslaw and more.
Country barbecues near Blacknest are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with ordering takeaway, the cooking is part of the atmosphere, and the grill becomes a gathering point. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Serving and clearing done for you
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before service, so the barbecue is ready when you are. The smell soon brings people over. At midsummer, it is light in Blacknest until about 9:20pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it is dark by about 7:05pm.
- Send a picture of where the barbecue could go.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Get a quote
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. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Blacknest
Is Blacknest close to London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Blacknest?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you need anything from us?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Tell us what’s available on site and we’ll confirm the rest when we quote.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
When should we book BBQ catering?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Weekday and off-season dates are often easier. Send us your details through our quote form.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
We can. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Of course. A barbecue works as a plated meal with sides; ask about china if you’d like it.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Cooking properly is our job: raw and cooked food are kept apart, with separate tongs and boards.
Perfect for your event in Blacknest
Food handled by a professional team
In Blacknest, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Fundraising days
- Informal weddings
- Family celebrations
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
For guests coming by train, Bentley (Hampshire) station is about 0.5 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Allergen information for every dish
- What crockery is supplied
- Whether VAT is included
For event organisers in Blacknest
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
What affects the price in Blacknest
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Site access
- The number of people
- Travel to Blacknest
- The date and time of year
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Rough numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A green light from whoever owns the site
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef brisket
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Tell us about children’s numbers
When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area and pack away, so there is very little left for you to do.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, quoted separately.
A closer look at the menu
BBQ ribs
BBQ ribs bring a sticky, glazed favourite to the table.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Planning a barbecue in Blacknest
Blacknest is about 4 miles south-west of Farnham, in Hampshire. Blacknest is well within our area for events and the places nearby. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Blacknest to Guildford (14 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Farnham Castle (4.1 miles north-east). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. Blacknest is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Events anywhere in GU34 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue. If your venue is just outside Blacknest, we also cover Bucks Horn Oak (1 mile east), Isington (1 mile west), Bentley (1 mile north-west), Binsted (1 mile south-west) and Frithend (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Farnborough (9 miles north-east), Fleet (7 miles north), Aldershot (7 miles north-east), Alton (5 miles west) and Petersfield (12 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Chase Community Hospital (4.7 miles south) and Barley Pound (2.7 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Holybourne Hill and Farnham Heath.
- Nearby, you will find The Jolly Farmer pub (0.5 miles south-east)
Places near Blacknest
More for events in Blacknest
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away