Hampshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Compton, Hampshire
Treat your guests to a catered BBQ at your event in Compton. Our chef grills on site, so nobody you know is stuck at the barbecue.
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
BBQ catering in Compton
Barbecue venues around Compton
Compton is about 3 miles south of Winchester, in Hampshire. We cover Compton and its neighbours for events. Compton is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 8 miles away.
If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Shawford station, roughly 0.5 miles east of the centre. If the day starts at a church like Church of All Saints, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
Events anywhere in SO21 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and roughly how many guests. Your event could be at a house on Field Way, Clease Way and Cliff Way or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the barbecue. If your venue is just outside Compton, we also cover South Down (1 mile south), Shawford (1 mile east), Otterbourne (1 mile south), Twyford (1 mile east) and Oliver's Battery (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (3 miles north), Eastleigh (4 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north-west), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Balfour Museum of Hampshire Red Cross History (2.4 miles north) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (2.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
- Nearby schools include Thornden School (2.2 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Bridge Inn (0.5 miles east)
BBQ catering in Compton, served hot
In Compton, a barbecue is a favourite for relaxed events: plenty of choice, nothing fussy and everyone happy. With us cooking, nobody you know spends the afternoon at the grill. Popular choices include beef brisket, pulled pork and BBQ ribs, and we are often booked for club open days and family celebrations.
In a small place like Compton, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
How it works
Before service, we set up the grill and the serving table on the agreed spot. Then our chef cooks and the team serves for as long as we have agreed. At midsummer, it’s light in Compton until about 9:25pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:10pm.
- Send a photo of where the barbecue could go.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We clear up so you do not have to.
Before we arrive
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
- Gather dietary requirements early
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a catered barbecue
We work out each quote from:
- The journey to the venue
- Plates or china
- Access to the cooking area
- Numbers
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rough numbers
- The venue or postcode
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Pulled pork
Slow-cooked pork, pulled apart, piled into rolls, frequently with coleslaw.
Sausages
Sausages are a barbecue favourite, served in a roll or with sides.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
After service, our staff clear up, leaving the spot tidy.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
For event organisers in Compton
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue with a little planning. Check these:
- A green light from whoever owns the site
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Compton
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- Salads
Common questions in Compton
What’s the nearest station to Compton?
The closest is Shawford station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Can you do a barbecue in St. Cross Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
Should we have every meat?
Most events choose three or four meats, plus the meat-free options. Fewer items keeps service quick.
Is clearing up included?
We tidy the serving area. Ask if you’d like china.
What if it rains?
We bring cover for the grill, but guests will want shelter too.
Do you come to Compton?
Yes, Compton is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Let us know about allergies before the day.
Also in Compton
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to a hog roast, a barbecue offers more variety, with beef, chicken and pork rather than one main meat. A hog roast is the bigger spectacle, so for bigger events, why not both?. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our barbecue in Compton
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Hot food straight off the grill
Take a look at our prices page or menu ideas for your barbecue.
Who books BBQ catering in Compton?
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Compton. Popular choices:
- Street parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Community fun days
- Fundraising barbecues
Thinking of a barbecue in St. Cross Park? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, typically the council’s.
Comparing caterers
- Whether plates or china are included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- 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