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BBQ Catering in Dumpford
BBQ catering in Dumpford for your event: burgers, ribs and brisket with salads and potatoes, served by our staff.
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Big birthday parties
BBQ catering in Dumpford
Dumpford: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Dumpford?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Dumpford?
Liss station, about 4.9 miles north-west of the centre.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, with our staff serving and clearing.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
Yes. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Weekday and off-season dates are often easier. Use our quote form.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Most events pick three or four.
How our BBQ catering works in Dumpford
Food from a barbecue is best eaten hot off the grill, which is why we cook and serve as your guests come up. Tell us when you’d like to eat and we’ll plan around it. We serve halloumi skewers, BBQ ribs and beef burgers, and typical bookings are for close and cul-de-sac parties and big birthday parties.
Near Dumpford, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with hiring a venue’s in-house menu, you pick the meats, the sides and the meat-free options yourself, and eat outdoors. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Hot food straight off the grill
Take a look at our pricing or our barbecue menu ideas.
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
What happens on the day
We start by setting up the barbecue and a serving table where we agreed. Then it’s a case of cooking and serving for as long as we have agreed. Evening barbecues in Dumpford need a little planning: daylight lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:05pm. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We set up under cover before service.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
- Let us know about tight access
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Planning a barbecue in Dumpford
Dumpford is about 5 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Hosts in Dumpford book us for events of all sizes. Dumpford is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 21 miles away.
If the day starts at a church like St George's Church, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Liss station, roughly 4.9 miles north-west of the centre. Dumpford is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Anywhere in GU31, we can bring the barbecue to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Terwick Lane, Mill Lane and Trotton Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Dumpford we cover include Trotton (1 mile north-east), Elsted Marsh (1 mile south), Ingrams Green (1 mile south-east), Elsted (2 miles south-west) and Nyewood (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Havant (11 miles south-west), Horndean (10 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north-west), Waterlooville (12 miles south-west), Petersfield (5 miles west) and Purbrook (13 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Museum (3.5 miles east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
- Pubs nearby include The Keeper's Arms Public House (0.5 miles east)
How we price a catered barbecue
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Site access
- Plates or china
- Distance from us
- How many people are eating
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- The address or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
- An estimate of numbers
Send us the date, the address or GU31 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue with a little planning. Check these:
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Parking near the grill
- A clear way in from where we park
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
Occasions we serve in Dumpford
Cooked in front of your guests
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- Neighbourhood parties
- Big birthday parties
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Reunions and family get-togethers
Historic houses near Dumpford include Cowdray House (3.8 miles east) and Uppark (4.1 miles south-west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel and any London charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- How dietary needs are handled
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Towns and villages near Dumpford
Other occasions in Dumpford
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
After service, our staff clear up, so there’s very little left for you to do.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken skewers
Chicken on skewers suits mingling guests, with salad or in a roll.
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are quick to grill, so they keep the queue moving.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards