Hampshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Colden Common, Hampshire
Treat your guests to a catered BBQ at your event in Colden Common. Our chef grills on site, so nobody you know is stuck at the barbecue.
- Informal weddings
- Garden parties
- Charity fundraisers
Book a BBQ in Colden Common
About our BBQ catering in Colden Common
For bigger events in Colden Common, a barbecue can sit alongside a hog roast, so there’s a centrepiece and plenty of choice. We can quote for either or both. Whether it’s relaxed weddings and evening receptions and cricket, football and rugby club days, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, coleslaw and beef burgers and more.
In a place like Colden Common, a barbecue at home is typically the easiest option. Let us know how we reach the garden, and we will do the rest. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
How the day works
We get there well ahead of food time, so the grill is hot by the time you want to eat. Your guests will smell it before they see it. A summer barbecue in Colden Common stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it is dark by about 7:10pm.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and get the grill hot.
- At serving time, the chef grills and the team serves.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
- Include children in your numbers
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Colden Common questions
How far is Colden Common from London?
About 63 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Colden Common?
Shawford station, about 1.9 miles north of the centre.
Do you cover Colden Common?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Colden Common and Hampshire. Send us the address for a quote.
What if it rains?
We bring cover for the grill, but guests will want shelter too.
Will you clear up afterwards?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
Yes. Many bigger events have both. Tell us your numbers and we will suggest a split.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Colden Common
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- Beef burgers
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- Jacket potatoes
- Sausages
- Beef brisket
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with a sit-down meal, a barbecue is relaxed and sociable, and it does not need a kitchen. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Served at the time you choose
- Six meats to choose from
See how we price and BBQ menu ideas.
About the food
Sausages
Grilled until golden and cooked right through, sausages are simple and satisfying.
BBQ ribs
Sticky, glazed ribs are the messy treat of the menu.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the moment service begins, which takes the pressure off the grill.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
Also near Colden Common
Also in Colden Common
Colden Common barbecues: local tips
Colden Common is about 2 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Planning a catered barbecue in Colden Common? We can help. We cater 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 6 miles away.
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Colden Common Primary School, frequently want a barbecue. Among the historic houses close to Colden Common are South Stoneham House (4.8 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
Here we cover the SO21 and SO50 postcode area. Streets in the area include St Vigor Way, Ash Close and Birch Close, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. Other places close to Colden Common we cover include Brambridge (1 mile south-west), Nob's Crook (1 mile south-east), Lord's Wood (1 mile south-west), Highbridge (1 mile south-west) and Fisher's Pond (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (4 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Horndean (15 miles south-east), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles west).
A little further out are Wolvesey Castle (4.4 miles north) and Eastleigh Museum (2.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
- Local schools include Thornden School (2 miles west)
Events we cater in Colden Common
Can be paired with a hog roast
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Colden Common. For example:
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Club open days
- Community fun days
Coming by train? Shawford station, about 1.9 miles north, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What crockery is supplied
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
What BBQ catering costs
Things that change the price:
- Site access
- The date and time of year
- Crockery choices
- Distance from us
The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Your date and serving time
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Allergies we should know about
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards