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BBQ Catering in Butlocks Heath
BBQ catering in Butlocks Heath: a barbecue cooked at your event, from burgers and sausages to ribs, pulled pork and brisket, and our staff serve.
- Work barbecues
- Retirement do’s
- Garden parties
BBQ catering in Butlocks Heath
Questions from Butlocks Heath
Could you cook in Westwood Woodland Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: use our quote form.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Let us know about allergies before the day.
Can you do halal?
No, we don’t offer halal meat. Our meat-free options are there, or halal food would need to be arranged separately.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
BBQ catering in Butlocks Heath, cooked on site
Food from a barbecue is best eaten hot off the grill, which is why we cook and serve as your guests come up. Tell us when you’d like to eat and we will plan around it. On the menu are halloumi skewers, pulled pork and BBQ ribs, and typical bookings are for garden parties and leaving and retirement parties.
Country barbecues near Butlocks Heath are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Other occasions in Butlocks Heath
Butlocks Heath barbecues: local tips
Butlocks Heath is about 3 miles north-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. Butlocks Heath and the surrounding area are covered for events. Butlocks Heath is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover.
Historic houses near Butlocks Heath include Medieval Merchant's House (3.2 miles north-west) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (3.2 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. If you had Westwood Woodland Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: barbecues are often restricted in parks. The New Forest National Park is within about 7 miles of Butlocks Heath, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first. With the coast within about 2 miles of Butlocks Heath, wind is the thing to plan for: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
Events anywhere in SO31 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue. From Woolston Road, Old School Close and The Grove or anywhere nearby, we can set up and cook there. We also bring barbecues to events in Netley (1 mile south-west), Hound (1 mile south), Old Netley (1 mile north-east), Lowford (1 mile north-east) and Bursledon (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north), Fareham (6 miles east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
A little further out are Westquay (3.4 miles north-west) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (2.2 miles east). Within reach you will find Mercury Marshes.
- Nearby schools include The Hamble School (0.7 miles south-east) and Grove Park Business and Enterprise College (1 mile north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Prince Consort Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Before you choose a spot
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausages
- Salads
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A barbecue or other catering?
Next to a formal plated meal, a barbecue keeps things informal, and needs no kitchen at the venue. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why Butlocks Heath hosts choose us
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Our staff serve and clear
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Add a hog roast alongside
Take a look at our prices page and BBQ menu ideas.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot tidy.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What affects the price in Butlocks Heath
Each price is built from:
- Travel to Butlocks Heath
- Access to the cooking area
- Numbers
- Plates or china
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Butlocks Heath
Meat-free choices that aren’t an afterthought
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Butlocks Heath and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Sports clubs and team events
- Fundraising barbecues
- Leaving parties
Churches such as Church of St Mary rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby typically does.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether plates or china are included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What comes off the grill
Sausages
Cooked through and browned on the grill, sausages are simple and satisfying.
Chicken skewers
Skewers are easy to serve and easy to eat, on a plate or in a roll.
How it works
Grilled food is at its best when it’s hot, so we cook to order through service. Slow-cooked meats are ready as soon as service begins, which keeps the queue moving. Autumn and winter barbecues in Butlocks Heath get dark early: about 7:10pm by late September and 4:00pm by December. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or SO31 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Related guides
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards