Hampshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Botley, Hampshire
A catered barbecue for events around Botley: burgers, ribs and brisket with salads and potatoes, served by our staff.
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Engagement and anniversary parties
BBQ catering in Botley
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, with a menu planned around your guests. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why Botley hosts choose us
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- A full barbecue menu
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Planned to your running order
Take a look at our pricing or menu ideas for your barbecue.
How our BBQ catering works in Botley
A barbecue is one of the easiest ways to feed a crowd in Botley: 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’s big birthday parties and relaxed weddings and evening receptions, we’ll put together a menu of coleslaw, beef brisket and halloumi skewers and more.
In a place like Botley, a barbecue at home is usually the easiest option. Tell us about the drive and the garden, and we’ll bring everything else. Everything is cooked through properly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
How it works
Before service, we set up the grill and the serving table on the agreed spot. Then it is a case of cooking and serving for as long as we have agreed. At midsummer, it is light in Botley until about 9:20pm, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. 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.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
- Send final numbers in good time
How to get a price
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
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What BBQ catering costs
Each price is built from:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance from us
- Site access
- Plates or china
The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the event is
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Why choose BBQ catering in Botley?
You enjoy the barbecue instead of cooking it
Hosts in Botley book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Informal weddings
- Leaving parties
- Summer staff days
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
Before booking anyone
- Whether travel is included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Barbecues in Botley: gardens, clubs and local tips
Botley is about 1 mile east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Botley and the surrounding area are covered for events. We cater all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire.
Within reach of Botley are historic houses such as South Stoneham House (4.6 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. For anyone arriving by rail, Botley station is about 0.8 miles away. The sea is within about 5 miles of Botley, so breezy days are common: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
Events anywhere in SO30 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Your event could be at a house on High Street, Boswell Close and Bailey Close, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Botley sits on or near the A334, so getting the barbecue to your event is simple. Close by, we cover events in Boorley Green (1 mile north), Curdridge (2 miles east), Curbridge (2 miles south-east), Durley (2 miles north) and Horton Heath (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (10 miles north), Gosport (9 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles east), Eastleigh (5 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Moorgreen Hospital (2.2 miles north-west) and Netley Castle (4.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Botley includes Swanwick Lakes.
- Schools near Botley include Wildern School (1.2 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Dolphin Hotel The Dolphin Public House (less than half a mile east)
Common questions in Botley
Which station is closest to Botley?
Botley station, about 0.8 miles east of the centre.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We cook under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Beef burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, with halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. In winter, plan lighting and somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Do you need anything from us?
Mostly space and access: somewhere level outside for the barbecue and the serving table. We will check anything else with you.
Is the meat halal?
We do not offer halal. Our meat-free options are there, or halal food would need to be arranged separately.
Can you cater in Botley?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Botley and the rest of Hampshire included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- Permission from the venue or landowner
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the grill
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Sausages
Nearby places to Botley
What else we do in Botley
Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we’ll work around it where possible.
China crockery is available on request, at extra cost.
For event organisers in Botley
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
The menu, dish by dish
Pulled pork
A pulled pork roll is a barbecue favourite.
Beef burgers
Our chef grills beef burgers to order, hot off the barbecue.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away