Hampshire · England
BBQ Catering in Dean
Fresh from the grill, served at your event in Dean: a full barbecue menu, plus sides, served by our staff.
- Sports clubs and team events
- Street parties
- Family celebrations
BBQ catering for Dean
Why choose BBQ catering in Dean?
Next to a row of street-food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, with a menu planned around your guests. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book our barbecue in Dean
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Served at the time you choose
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Six meats to choose from
Take a look at our pricing and our barbecue menu ideas.
BBQ catering for your event in Dean
A good barbecue is about more than burgers: slow-cooked pulled pork, sliced beef brisket and glazed ribs make it feel like a meal, with salads, coleslaw and potatoes on the side. Popular choices include chicken skewers, beef brisket and beef burgers, and we’re regularly asked to cater summer parties in the garden and team days and staff summer parties.
A barbecue in the countryside near Dean makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Towns and villages near Dean
Also in Dean
What we serve, dish by dish
Sausages
Sausages are a barbecue favourite, served in a roll or with sides.
BBQ ribs
Sticky, glazed ribs are the messy treat of the menu.
Barbecue venues around Dean
Dean is about 6 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Events in Dean are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Dean is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 9 miles away.
After a christening at a church such as Church of St Peter, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Bishops Waltham Infant School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
We cover events in every part of SO32 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Dean Lane, Little Ashton Lane and Limekiln Lane, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. Neighbouring places where we cater events include The Hangers (1 mile east), Upper Swanmore (2 miles south-east), Swanmore (2 miles south), Hill Grove (2 miles south-east) and Droxford (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (8 miles north-west), Gosport (12 miles south), Havant (12 miles south-east), Eastleigh (6 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (9 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR and Beacon Hill.
- Nearby schools include Swanmore College of Technology (2.1 miles south)
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we will adjust where we can.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Where the barbecue can go in Dean
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Dean
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
Dean: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Dean?
Botley station, about 4.6 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Dean close to London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London.
How many meats should we choose?
You don’t need everything. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats and we’ll advise on the rest.
Can you cater in Dean?
Yes, Dean is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
What do children normally eat?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who does not eat meat. Let us know numbers for children.
What meats do you barbecue?
Beef burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Sides include salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Ask and we will quote for the mix.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, on site at your venue in Dean. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
The process
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower won’t stop it, though your guests will want shelter if it rains. Evening barbecues in Dean need a little planning: it’s light until about 9:20pm in June but only about 7:10pm in late September. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We pack away and leave the area tidy.
Before we arrive
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Dean
The price comes down to:
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Travel to Dean
- How many people are eating
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Rough numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or SO32 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Who books BBQ catering in Dean?
Food handled by a professional team
In Dean and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement do’s
- Sports clubs and team events
- Summer staff days
If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Botley station, roughly 4.6 miles south-west of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether VAT is included
- The full menu and the sides
- How dietary needs are handled
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and 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