Hampshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Crofton, Hampshire
Want a barbecue in Crofton without standing at the grill? Our chef and team handle everything, with burgers, ribs, pulled pork and more.
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Fundraising barbecues
- Garden parties
Book a BBQ in Crofton
FAQs for Crofton
Do you come out to small places like Crofton?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Crofton?
Fareham station, about 2.1 miles north of the centre.
Can you cater in Crofton?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Crofton and the rest of Hampshire included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
How do you handle food safety?
That’s one of the best reasons to have it catered: raw and cooked food are kept apart, with separate tongs and boards.
Do you need anything from us?
Space and a way in, mainly: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We will confirm details when we quote.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
Yes. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
How much choice do we need?
Most events choose three or four meats, plus the meat-free options. Fewer items keeps service quick.
BBQ catering in Crofton, cooked on site
Barbecue food is at its best straight from the grill, so we cook and serve through the agreed service time. Give us your serving time and we will plan around it. Whether it is evening wedding food and sports clubs and team events, we will put together a menu of chicken skewers, sausages and BBQ ribs for your guests.
Country barbecues near Crofton are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve.
What BBQ catering costs
The biggest factors are:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The journey to the venue
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Plates or china
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- An estimate of numbers
- The address or postcode
- Dietary requirements
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
Where the barbecue can go in Crofton
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue if a few things are right. Check these:
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the grill
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Chicken skewers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
What we serve, dish by dish
Beef brisket
Beef brisket is slow-cooked and sliced, for a more substantial plate.
Sausages
Grilled until golden and cooked right through, sausages are simple and satisfying.
Who books BBQ catering in Crofton?
Food handled by a professional team
People around Crofton book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Big birthday parties
- Retirement do’s
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
For a fundraiser at a school like Crofton School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether plates or china are included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Next to a buffet, everything is hot and freshly cooked, and nothing sits out all afternoon. 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.
Why book with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Six meats to choose from
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See how we price and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
What happens on the day
We set up where we agreed and keep out of the way, so your event carries on around us. We will place the grill so smoke drifts away from guests. Autumn and winter barbecues in Crofton get dark early: about 7:10pm by late September and 4:00pm by December. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We cook and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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Places near Crofton
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Barbecue venues around Crofton
Crofton is about 1 mile east of Stubbington, in Hampshire. We’re happy to travel to Crofton for events. We cater all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Crofton to Southampton (about 11 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, Fareham station is about 2.1 miles away. After a christening at a church such as Peel Common Mission Church, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. The sea is within about 6 miles of Crofton, so breezy days are common: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
We cater events across the PO14 and PO13 postcode area. Your event could be at a house on Mark's Road, Gosport Road and Newgate Lane, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Peel Common (1 mile east), Rowner (1 mile east), Bridgemary (1 mile east), Lee-on-the-Solent (1 mile south) and Fareham (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-west), Horndean (10 miles north-east), Totton (15 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles north-west) and Hedge End (8 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Gosport War Memorial Hospital (3 miles south-east) and Carron Row Farm Museum (3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Crofton include Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
- Schools near Crofton include Baycroft School (within half a mile west) and Peel Common Infant School and Nursery Unit (0.5 miles east)
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
Running late? Let us know, and we will work around it where possible.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away