Hampshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Calshot, Hampshire
Treat your guests to a catered BBQ at your event in Calshot. We cook on site and serve it hot.
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Summer staff days
- Informal weddings
A barbecue near Calshot
BBQ catering in Calshot, served hot
A good barbecue is about more than burgers: slow-cooked pulled pork, sliced beef brisket and glazed ribs make it feel like a meal, with salads, coleslaw and potatoes on the side. We are often asked to cater garden parties and engagement and anniversary parties, serving pulled pork, coleslaw and beef burgers.
Country barbecues near Calshot 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. You get a barbecue without the work: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
The menu, dish by dish
Pulled pork
Pulled pork in a roll with coleslaw is hard to beat.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
The process
We set up where we agreed and keep out of the way, so your event carries on around us. Smoke drifts, so we will think about the wind with you. Sunset in Calshot is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so an early-evening barbecue is normally in daylight.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- We serve as people come up.
- We tidy up before we go.
Before we arrive
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- A spot well clear of buildings
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the grill
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
Questions from Calshot
Do you come out to small places like Calshot?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cater at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Let us know how many to expect.
What do children normally eat?
Yes, generally: simple food in a roll suits most children. Tell us how many children to expect.
What do you need from the venue?
Mostly space and access: somewhere level outside for the barbecue and the serving table. We’ll confirm details when we quote.
Can you cater in Calshot?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Calshot and the rest of Hampshire included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Is the food cooked safely?
Meat is cooked until it’s steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Also near Calshot
Also in Calshot
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to a fixed venue menu, a catered barbecue lets you choose exactly what’s served, and eat outdoors. The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
Take a look at our prices page or menu ideas for your barbecue.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
Our chef cooks through the agreed service time, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
What BBQ catering costs
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Site access
- Travel to Calshot
- Plates or china
- Season and day of the week
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- An estimate of numbers
Send us the date, the address or SO45 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Barbecue venues around Calshot
Calshot is about 4 miles north of Cowes, in Hampshire. We are happy to travel to Calshot for events. Calshot is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 8 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Calshot are Osborne House (4.9 miles south-east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. If the day starts at a church like St George, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. The New Forest National Park is within about 6 miles of Calshot. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first. The sea is within about 4 miles of Calshot, so breezy days are common: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
Wherever your event is in SO45, we can cook on site for your guests. From Bus Drove, Elmfield Lane and Tristan Close or a nearby road, we will bring the barbecue to you. If your venue is just outside Calshot, we also cover Hillhead (1 mile south-east), Sprat's Down (1 mile west), Stanswood (1 mile south-west), Stonehills (1 mile north-west) and Ashlett (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Gosport (8 miles east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north), Fareham (6 miles north-east), Horndean (15 miles north-east) and Totton (11 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Calshot Castle (1.1 miles north-east) and Coldeast (4.5 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Mercury Marshes and Mill Hill.
Why choose BBQ catering in Calshot?
Hot food straight off the grill
In Calshot, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Informal weddings
- Sports clubs and team events
For anyone arriving by rail, Hamble station, about 4.1 miles north, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and 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