Hampshire · England
BBQ Catering in Cowplain
Hosting a barbecue in Cowplain without doing the cooking: the food, the grill and the team are all on us.
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Club open days
- Leaving and retirement parties
Planning an event in Cowplain?
Planners, venues and businesses
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
BBQ catering in Cowplain, cooked on site
Burgers, sausages and chicken skewers come straight off the grill, with sticky ribs, pulled pork and sliced brisket alongside. You choose the mix that suits your event. We are frequently asked to cater engagement and anniversary parties and informal weddings, serving BBQ ribs, beef brisket and coleslaw.
Around Cowplain, a garden with room to spare is all you need. It suits that kind of day, and you won’t spend it cooking. All the barbecue, none of the effort: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
What happens on the day
A barbecue is cooked as people eat, so we time our arrival around your serving time. It means food comes off the grill hot. By late September, sunset in Cowplain is about 7:10pm; in December it is about 4:00pm. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- 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 arrive in good time, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Before we arrive
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
- Name a contact for the day
- Include children in your numbers
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Cowplain
Your quote depends on:
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- The venue or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are grilled on site and served in a bun, hot off the barbecue.
BBQ ribs
BBQ ribs bring a sticky, glazed favourite to the table.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue with a little planning. A quick checklist:
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- Permission from the venue or landowner
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
Barbecue venues around Cowplain
Cowplain is about 1 mile south-west of Horndean, in Hampshire. Cowplain is well within our area for events and the places nearby. Cowplain is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Cowplain to Southampton (about 16 miles away).
For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Rowlands Castle station, about 3 miles east. If the day starts at a church like The Hart Plain Church, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
We bring barbecues to events all over the PO8 and PO7 postcode area. Whether your event is on Milton Road, King's Road and London Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the barbecue to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Hart Plain (1 mile south-west), Waterlooville (1 mile south), Soake (1 mile west), Furzeley Corner (2 miles west) and Purbrook (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Gosport (9 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles south-east), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south-west), Hedge End (12 miles west) and Petersfield (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Havant Museum (3.9 miles south-east) and Havant War Memorial Hospital (3.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Cowplain includes Windmill Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Cowplain include The Cowplain School (less than half a mile south)
What else we do in Cowplain
Questions from Cowplain
How far is Cowplain from London?
About 58 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Cowplain?
Rowlands Castle station, about 3 miles east of the centre.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Will you clear up afterwards?
We tidy the serving area, so there’s very little washing up. China is available on request.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
The cooking area is covered, but guests will want shelter too.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Yes, on plates with salads, coleslaw and potatoes, and china is available on request.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
We bring everything we need to cook and serve, so there is no need to borrow a grill.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with 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 the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why Cowplain hosts choose us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- An itemised quote
- Our chef at the grill, not you
See how we price and our barbecue menu ideas.
Occasions we serve in Cowplain
No host spending the day cooking
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Cowplain. Popular bookings include:
- Summer parties in the garden
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Summer staff days
Nearby historic houses include Warblington Castle (4.5 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- VAT, if it applies
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards