Hampshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Carter's Clay, Hampshire
Planning a catered barbecue in Carter's Clay? Our chef cooks on site, with halloumi skewers and a vegan option for non-meat eaters.
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Evening wedding food
- Club open days
BBQ catering in Carter's Clay
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Carter's Clay
Is Carter's Clay too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Carter's Clay?
Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 1.2 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you offer halal meat?
No. If guests need halal, arrange that separately.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Of course. A barbecue works as a plated meal with sides; ask about china if you’d like it.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, on site at your venue in Carter's Clay. 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.
What if it rains?
We bring cover for the grill, so it’s guests who need a wet-weather plan.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
BBQ catering in Carter's Clay, served hot
For bigger events in Carter's Clay, a barbecue can sit alongside a hog roast, giving guests both the spectacle and the variety. We can quote for either or both. On the menu are pulled pork, halloumi skewers and beef burgers, and typical bookings are for work barbecues and summer parties in the garden.
Near Carter's Clay, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Planning a barbecue in Carter's Clay
Carter's Clay is about 4 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Events in Carter's Clay are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Carter's Clay is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 10 miles away.
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Awbridge Primary School, frequently want a barbecue. Among the historic houses close to Carter's Clay are Mottisfont Abbey (1.9 miles north-east) and Landford Manor (3.9 miles south-west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO51, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include The Banks and Carter's Clay Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Carter's Clay, we also cover Lockerley (1 mile north-west), Awbridge (1 mile south-east), Dunbridge (1 mile north-east), Kimbridge (2 miles north-east) and Sherfield English (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (11 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (7 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Romsey Community Hospital (4 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.4 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you’ll find Kings Arms Public House (0.9 miles north-west)
Occasions we serve in Carter's Clay
Cooked properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Carter's Clay. For example:
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Summer staff days
- Sports clubs and team events
- Informal weddings
For anyone arriving by rail, Mottisfont & Dunbridge station is about 1.2 miles away.
What your quote should include
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- What the price includes, item by item
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Allergen information for every dish
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area and pack away, so there is very little left for you to do.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
What affects the price in Carter's Clay
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance from us
- Site access
- Season and day of the week
- The number of people
What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The address or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or SO51 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
How it works
We get there well ahead of food time, so the barbecue is ready when you are. Your guests will smell it before they see it. By late September, sunset in Carter's Clay is about 7:10pm; in December it is about 4:00pm. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Let us know about children’s numbers
- Let us know about tight access
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
Planning help
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue with a little planning. Check these:
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- A spot where smoke won’t blow into the house or marquee
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Carter's Clay
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
A barbecue or other catering?
Next to a formal plated meal, a barbecue keeps things informal, and needs no kitchen at the venue. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at our pricing and BBQ menu ideas.
A closer look at the menu
Beef brisket
Sliced brisket adds a grown-up touch.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Towns and villages near Carter's Clay
What else we do in Carter's Clay
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away