Hampshire · England
BBQ Catering in Criddlestyle
BBQ catering for events in Criddlestyle: grilled on site with staff to serve and clear, so you can enjoy the day.
- Summer parties in the garden
- Neighbourhood parties
- Summer staff days
Planning an event in Criddlestyle?
How our BBQ catering works in Criddlestyle
A barbecue is one of the easiest ways to feed a crowd in Criddlestyle: familiar food, lots of choice and no formality. With us cooking, nobody you know spends the afternoon at the grill. We serve sausages, beef brisket and halloumi skewers, and we’re often booked for cricket, football and rugby club days and leaving parties.
In a small place like Criddlestyle, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll plan the route. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
BBQ ribs
BBQ ribs bring a sticky, glazed favourite to the table.
More for events in Criddlestyle
Common questions in Criddlestyle
Do you come out to small places like Criddlestyle?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is the food cooked safely?
Cooking properly is our job: separate equipment for raw and cooked food, and everything cooked through.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
Summer is the busiest time, but we cook all year. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
Is the meat halal?
We do not. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
Is there anything for vegans?
We do. There is a halloumi option and a vegan option, cooked separately from the meat.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Organising for someone else?
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
How the day 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. A summer barbecue in Criddlestyle stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:10pm.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Choose your meats and sides.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave the area tidy.
How to prepare
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Name a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning a barbecue in Criddlestyle
Criddlestyle is in Hampshire. Criddlestyle and the surrounding area are covered for events. We bring barbecues to 683 places in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like The Burgate School and Sixth Form, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. Within reach of Criddlestyle are historic houses such as Breamore House (3 miles north). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of Criddlestyle, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
We cater events across the SP6 postcode area. Nearby, we also cater events in Sandy Balls (1 mile north-east), Stuckton (1 mile south), Horseport (1 mile west), Blissford (1 mile south-east) and Godshill (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (15 miles south-east), Romsey (13 miles east), New Milton (13 miles south), Ringwood (6 miles south) and Barton on Sea (14 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Godshill Castle Hill (1.2 miles north) and Fordingbridge Doll Museum (0.8 miles west). Within reach you will find Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Nearby schools include Fordingbridge Infant School (1.1 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The George Inn (0.9 miles west)
Before you choose a spot
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what helps:
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- Permission from the venue or landowner
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Criddlestyle
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with a barbecue cooked by friends, a catered barbecue means everyone gets to be a guest, and the food is cooked by people who do it every week. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why book our barbecue in Criddlestyle
- Timed around your day
- Hot food straight off the grill
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read how we price or our barbecue menu ideas.
How we price a catered barbecue
We work out each quote from:
- The number of people
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
- Travel to Criddlestyle
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.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Dietary requirements
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Rough numbers
- Where the event is
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Criddlestyle
Can be paired with a hog roast
In Criddlestyle, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Evening wedding food
- Summer parties in the garden
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Neighbourhood parties
If the day starts at a church like St Giles, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- What crockery is supplied
- The full menu and the sides
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
We set up on the spot we agreed and stay out of the way, leaving the rest of the space to you.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, quoted separately.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards