Hampshire · England
BBQ Catering for Dibden
BBQ catering in Dibden: our chef cooks on site, from burgers and sausages to ribs, pulled pork and brisket, and our staff serve.
- Garden parties
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Retirement do’s
BBQ catering for Dibden
How our BBQ catering works in Dibden
From the grill come burgers, sausages and chicken skewers, and pulled pork, brisket and ribs make it a proper feast. Pick the meats that suit your guests. We serve coleslaw, beef burgers and beef brisket, and we are regularly asked to cater close and cul-de-sac parties and fundraising barbecues.
Around Dibden, a garden with room to spare is all you need. It suits that kind of day, with nobody you know stuck at the grill. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
All the cooking and serving equipment comes with us, so there’s no need to borrow a grill.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before service, so the barbecue is ready when you are. The smell soon brings people over. In Dibden, late May sunsets come at about 8:55pm and midsummer ones at about 9:25pm, so an early-evening barbecue is usually in daylight.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We serve as people come up.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Before we arrive
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Include children in your numbers
How to get a price
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Chicken skewers
Chicken on skewers suits mingling guests, on a plate or in a roll.
Beef brisket
Brisket makes a barbecue feel like a proper meal.
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to doing the barbecue yourself, nobody you know spends the event at the grill, and the cooking is in experienced hands. The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Why Dibden hosts choose us
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- A clear quote with everything listed
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
Read how we price or menu ideas for your barbecue.
FAQs for Dibden
Do you cater at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can you barbecue near the sea around Dibden?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Should we have every meat?
Most events choose three or four meats, plus the meat-free options. A shorter menu also speeds up service.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
Summer is the busiest time, but we cook all year, with cover over the grill. Plan shelter for your guests.
What do children normally eat?
Typically, yes: simple food in a roll suits most children. Give us a rough number of children.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Beef burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, with halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Sides include salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Is the food cooked safely?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
Nearby places to Dibden
More for events in Dibden
What affects the price in Dibden
Here’s what affects the price:
- The number of people
- Plates or china
- Site access
- Travel to Dibden
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
- Where the event is
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Barbecues in Dibden: gardens, clubs and local tips
Dibden is about 1 mile west of Hythe, in Hampshire. Dibden and the surrounding area are covered for events. We cover 683 places across Hampshire.
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Applemore College, often want a barbecue. If the day starts at a church like Church of All Saints, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Dibden. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first. The sea is within about 3 miles of Dibden, so breezy days are common: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
Here we cover the SO45 postcode area. We can cater an event on streets such as Cavalier Close, Cathay Gardens and Canterbury Drive, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Dibden we cover include Dibden Purlieu (1 mile south-east), Hythe (1 mile east), Marchwood (2 miles north-west), Beaulieu (3 miles south) and The Hummicks (4 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (13 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-east), Fareham (10 miles east), Totton (5 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (8 miles north).
A little further out are Royal South Hants Hospital (3.5 miles north) and Westquay (2.8 miles north).
- Nearby schools include Testwood School (within half a mile south-west) and Orchard Junior School (0.6 miles south-east)
Planning the cooking spot
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what helps:
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- A clear way in from where we park
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- New potatoes
Perfect for your event in Dibden
Food handled by a professional team
In Dibden and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Sports clubs and team events
- Garden parties
Among the historic houses close to Dibden are Medieval Merchant's House (2.5 miles north) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (2.5 miles north). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one.
Comparing caterers
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Travel and any London charges
- What crockery is supplied
- Whether VAT is included
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away