Hampshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Boldre, Hampshire
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, cooked on site in Boldre by our team. Our staff serve and clear.
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Fundraising days
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
BBQ catering in Boldre
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
Our staff keep the serving table tidy and topped up, so the barbecue looks as good at the end as at the start.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
BBQ catering in Boldre, cooked on site
For bigger events in Boldre, a barbecue can sit alongside a hog roast, so there is a centrepiece and plenty of choice. We can quote for either or both. On the menu are pulled pork, halloumi skewers and BBQ ribs, and we are frequently booked for school fairs and summer fêtes and cricket, football and rugby club days.
Near Boldre, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Working with your venue
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.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
What else we do in Boldre
Boldre barbecues: local tips
Boldre is about 2 miles north of Lymington, in Hampshire. We cover events in Boldre. We bring barbecues to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Boldre to Southampton (about 12 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Lymington Town station, about 1.5 miles south-east. If the day starts at a church like Saint Nicholas Chapel, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. The New Forest National Park is within about 3 miles of Boldre, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first. With the coast within about 2 miles of Boldre, wind is the thing to plan for: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
Wherever your event is in SO41, we can cook on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Tweed Lane, Boldre Lane and Rope Hill or anywhere nearby, we can set up and cook there. Nearby, we also cater events in Warborne (1 mile south-east), Battramsley (1 mile north-west), Pilley (1 mile east), Sandy Down (1 mile north-west) and Mount Pleasant (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Totton (10 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Romsey (15 miles north), Hythe (9 miles north-east), New Milton (5 miles west) and Ringwood (11 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (1.5 miles south) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (0.8 miles south). The countryside around Boldre includes Boldre Foreshore.
- Schools near Boldre include Southlands School (0.6 miles south-east) and Priestlands School (1.9 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion Inn (within half a mile north)
Who books BBQ catering in Boldre?
Add a hog roast for bigger events
In Boldre, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Club open days
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
PTAs at schools such as William Gilpin Church of England Primary School frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and any London charges
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What crockery is supplied
- Exactly what’s included in the price
The process
A barbecue is cooked as people eat, so we arrive ahead of food time and cook to demand. That keeps everything hot and fresh. In Boldre, late May sunsets come at about 8:55pm and midsummer ones at about 9:25pm, so an early-evening barbecue is typically in daylight.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Boldre
Is Boldre 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.
What’s the nearest station to Boldre?
The closest is Lymington Town station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
What do you need from the venue?
Mostly space and access: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We will check anything else with you.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
We can. The hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and the barbecue adds choice.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, on site at your venue in Boldre. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
Will children like the BBQ?
Yes, generally: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Tell us how many children to expect.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Yes. With salads and potatoes, it is a proper meal on a plate.
Is the meat halal?
No. If guests need halal, arrange that separately; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Instead of asking a friend to man the grill, nobody is left cooking while the party happens, and the food is cooked by people who do it every week. 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.
Why book our barbecue in Boldre
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Our staff serve and clear
- Timed around your day
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read how we price or menu ideas for your barbecue.
What we serve, dish by dish
Pulled pork
Because it is slow-cooked, pulled pork is ready as soon as we start serving, so nobody waits for the grill.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
What affects the price in Boldre
Things that change the price:
- Plates or china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The journey to the venue
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
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. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Dietary requirements
- Where the event is
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your date and serving time
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards