Hampshire · England
BBQ Catering in Cole Henley
A catered barbecue for your event in Cole Henley: cooked outdoors under cover and served by our team, so you can enjoy the day.
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Sports clubs and team events
- Family celebrations
A barbecue near Cole Henley
How our BBQ catering works in Cole Henley
In Cole Henley, a barbecue is a favourite for relaxed events: familiar food, lots of choice and no formality. The difference with a catered barbecue is that nobody from your party is stuck at the grill. On the menu are pulled pork, chicken skewers and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for community fun days and family celebrations.
Country barbecues near Cole Henley are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Barbecue venues around Cole Henley
Cole Henley is about 7 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Thinking about a catered barbecue in Cole Henley? We cover the whole area. Cole Henley is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Cole Henley to Reading (20 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 1.4 miles south, is the nearest station.
We cover events in every part of the RG28 postcode area. For events just outside Cole Henley, we cover Wells-in-the-Field (2 miles south), Freefolk (2 miles south-east), Whitchurch (2 miles south), Wadwick (3 miles north-west) and St Mary Bourne (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (10 miles east), Winchester (14 miles south), Andover (7 miles south-west), Tadley (10 miles north-east), Hyde (13 miles south) and Popley (11 miles east).
The countryside around Cole Henley includes Ladle Hill.
Why choose BBQ catering in Cole Henley?
Next to doing the barbecue yourself, nobody you know spends the event at the grill, and the cooking is in experienced hands. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Planned to your running order
The menu, dish by dish
Beef burgers
Our chef grills beef burgers to order, straight from the grill to the bun.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
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Organising for someone else?
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
Questions from Cole Henley
Which station is closest to Cole Henley?
Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 1.4 miles south of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Cole Henley?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is the meat halal?
No. If guests need halal, arrange that separately.
Will you clear up afterwards?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
We cook under cover, so the season doesn’t stop us. In winter, plan lighting and somewhere warm for guests to eat.
What does the venue need to provide?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Tell us what’s available on site and we’ll confirm the rest when we quote.
Do you label the food for allergies?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Perfect for your event in Cole Henley
Food handled by a professional team
In Cole Henley, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Work barbecues
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Birthdays and milestone parties
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Testbourne Community School, frequently want a barbecue.
What to look for in a quote
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- If the price includes VAT
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Any travel or access charges
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- How many people are eating
- Travel to Cole Henley
- Plates or china
What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Where the barbecue can go in Cole Henley
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the grill
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What happens on the day
One of us cooks, the others serve, so the queue keeps moving. When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area. A summer barbecue in Cole Henley stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. In late September, it is dark by about 7:10pm.
- Show us the space.
- We check it and send a price.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Choose the menu a week or so before
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
Running late? Let us know, and we’ll work around it where possible.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- 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