Hampshire · England
BBQ Catering for Brown Candover
A barbecue in Brown Candover, without you at the grill: we bring the barbecue, the food and the staff.
- Leaving parties
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
Book a BBQ in Brown Candover
Common questions in Brown Candover
What’s the nearest station to Brown Candover?
The closest is Micheldever station, roughly 4.4 miles away.
Is Brown Candover close to London?
About 53 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
Should we have every meat?
Most events choose three or four meats, plus the meat-free options. A shorter menu also speeds up service.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes. There’s a halloumi option and a vegan option, cooked separately from the meat.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
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.
Is the meat halal?
We don’t. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it.
How our BBQ catering works in Brown Candover
For bigger events in Brown Candover, a barbecue can sit alongside a hog roast, giving guests both the spectacle and the variety. Ask and we’ll quote for both. Typical bookings include community fun days and cricket, football and rugby club days, serving sausages, beef brisket and beef burgers.
Country barbecues near Brown Candover are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains. You get a barbecue without the work: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Brown Candover
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- Beef burgers
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Salads
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken skewers
Chicken skewers are grilled on site, for guests who prefer chicken.
Beef brisket
Slow-cooked beef brisket, sliced to serve, for a more substantial plate.
Why choose BBQ catering in Brown Candover?
Add a hog roast for bigger events
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Brown Candover. For example:
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Informal weddings
- Garden parties
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
For guests coming by train, Micheldever station, about 4.4 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and any London charges
- The full menu and the sides
- If the price includes VAT
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
For event organisers in Brown Candover
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to a row of street-food vans, a single barbecue feeds your group together, on a menu you’ve agreed in advance. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why Brown Candover hosts choose us
- An itemised quote
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See how we price and BBQ menu ideas.
Planning a barbecue in Brown Candover
Brown Candover is about 9 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Brown Candover is well within our area for events and the places nearby. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Brown Candover to Southampton (19 miles away).
After a christening at a church such as Church of St Peter, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Events anywhere in SO24 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and a serving time. Streets in the area include Spybush Lane, Bryces Lane and Gravel Close, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. For events just outside Brown Candover, we cover Totford (1 mile south-west), Northington (1 mile south-west), Preston Candover (2 miles north-east), Upper Wield (3 miles east) and Old Alresford (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (9 miles north), Winchester (9 miles south-west), Eastleigh (15 miles south-west), Andover (14 miles west), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (2.7 miles east).
- Local pubs include The Woolpack Inn (0.9 miles south-west)
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Step by step
One of us cooks, the others serve, so service stays steady. After service, we clear up and pack away. For an evening barbecue in Brown Candover, think about light: daylight lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:10pm. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We set up under cover before service.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about children’s numbers
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
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. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
Slow-cooked meats such as pulled pork and brisket are ready to serve from the start, which takes the pressure off the grill.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What BBQ catering costs
Things that change the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How many people are eating
- Crockery choices
- Travel to Brown Candover
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Roughly how many people
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the event is
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away