Hampshire · England
BBQ Catering for Cove
BBQ catering in Cove for your event: hot food off the grill, salads and sides, and staff to serve.
- Summer staff days
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Big birthday parties
BBQ catering for Cove
Barbecue venues around Cove
Cove is about 1 mile west of Farnborough, in Hampshire. Events in Cove are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. We cater all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Cove to Guildford (10 miles away).
Thinking of a barbecue in Ancells Farm Park? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, generally the council’s. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Parsonage Farm Nursery and Infant School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
Here we cover the GU14, GU17 and GU51 postcode area. Whether your event is on Fleet Road, Trunk Road and Limes Road or a nearby road, we can set up and cook there. Nearby, we also cater events in Southwood (1 mile south), Farnborough (1 mile east), North Camp (2 miles south-east), Mytchett (3 miles east) and Ash Vale (4 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (13 miles west), Alton (13 miles south-west), Yateley (3 miles north-west), Bordon (13 miles south), Hook (7 miles west) and Popley (13 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Army Dental Corps Historical Museum (2.7 miles south-east) and Fleet Community Hospital (2.4 miles west). The countryside around Cove includes Aunt's Pool and Ball Hill.
- Nearby schools include Cove School (0.7 miles east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include National Aerospace Library (1.7 miles south-east)
BBQ catering in Cove, cooked on site
There is more to a catered barbecue than burgers: slow-cooked pulled pork, sliced beef brisket and glazed ribs make it feel like a meal, served with salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Whether it is close and cul-de-sac parties and leaving parties, we can cook BBQ ribs, halloumi skewers and beef brisket for your guests.
In a place like Cove, a barbecue at home is usually the easiest option. Tell us about the drive and the garden, and we will do the rest. You get a barbecue without the work: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
Towns and villages near Cove
What else we do in Cove
Working with your venue
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to a row of street-food vans, a single barbecue feeds your group together, on a menu you’ve agreed in advance. What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Why Cove hosts choose us
- Timed around your day
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Our staff serve and clear
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
Take a look at our pricing or menu ideas for your barbecue.
What affects the price in Cove
Each price is built from:
- The number of people
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
- Site access
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
- The date and time of the event
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
We bring everything we need to cook and serve, so you do not need to find grills or tongs.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Cove
Which station is closest to Cove?
The closest is Fleet station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Is Cove close to London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
We do. There is a halloumi option and a vegan option.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Of course. With salads and potatoes, it is a proper meal on a plate; ask about china if you’d like it.
Can you cater in Cove?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Cove
Nobody in your party stuck at the grill
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Cove. Popular choices:
- Club open days
- Family celebrations
- Fundraising days
- Evening wedding food
Churches such as St John the Baptist rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby generally does.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and any London charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- Plates, china and cutlery
How it works
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower won’t stop it, but plan somewhere dry for people to eat. Sunset in Cove is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so an early-evening barbecue is generally in daylight.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Name a contact for the day
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
What comes off the grill
Beef brisket
Brisket makes a barbecue feel like a proper meal, especially at a wedding or work event.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away