Hampshire · England
BBQ Catering for Durley
Thinking about a catered barbecue in Durley? We cook outdoors under cover, with halloumi skewers and a vegan option for non-meat eaters.
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Leaving and retirement parties
Planning an event in Durley?
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Durley
What’s the nearest station to Durley?
Hedge End station, about 1.6 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Durley too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Of course. A barbecue works as a plated meal with sides; ask about china if you’d like it.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Let us know how many to expect.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
Summer is the busiest time, but we cook all year, with cover over the grill. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
We tidy the serving area, so there is very little washing up. Ask if you’d like china.
Do you need anything from us?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Let us know about the site and we will confirm what we need.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes. Our chef cooks outdoors, under cover, at your event, and our staff serve and clear.
How our BBQ catering works in Durley
A barbecue is one of the easiest ways to feed a crowd in Durley: plenty of choice, nothing fussy and everyone happy. The difference with a catered barbecue is that nobody from your party is stuck at the grill. We are often asked to cater reunions and family get-togethers and relaxed weddings and evening receptions, serving beef brisket, chicken skewers and beef burgers.
Country barbecues near Durley are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Why choose BBQ catering in Durley?
Next to a fixed venue menu, you pick the meats, the sides and the meat-free options yourself, and eat outdoors. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why Durley hosts choose us
- Timed around your day
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read how we price and BBQ menu ideas.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Durley
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Jacket potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
The process
Grilled food is at its best when it’s hot, so we cook and serve through the agreed time. Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the start, so nobody waits for the first round. In Durley, late May sunsets come at about 8:55pm and midsummer ones at about 9:25pm, so an early-evening barbecue is usually in daylight.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or SO32 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning a barbecue in Durley
Durley is about 3 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Events in Durley are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. We cater all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 6 miles away.
Churches such as Church of the Holy Cross rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby usually does. For a fundraiser at a school like Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school.
For events in SO32, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and a serving time. Streets in the area include Kytes Lane, The Sawmills and White Gates, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Boorley Green (1 mile south-west), Durley Street (1 mile north-east), Wintershill (1 mile north), Horton Heath (2 miles west) and Curdridge (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (8 miles north), Gosport (11 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles south-east), Eastleigh (4 miles north-west), Fareham (7 miles south-east) and Horndean (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.2 miles east) and Moorgreen Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Durley includes Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Schools near Durley include Wyvern Technology College (1.9 miles north-west)
About the food
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are grilled on site and served in a bun, hot off the barbecue.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
Our chef cooks through the agreed service time, while our staff serve and keep things flowing.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
Nearby places to Durley
What else we do in Durley
How we price a catered barbecue
Here’s what affects the price:
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
- Distance from us
The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- An estimate of numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your date and serving time
- The address or postcode
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Occasions we serve in Durley
Proper vegetarian and vegan options
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Durley. For example:
- Garden parties
- Leaving parties
- Summer staff days
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Within reach of Durley are historic houses such as South Stoneham House (5 miles west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking.
What your quote should include
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether plates or china are included
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away