Hampshire · England
BBQ Catering in Durrants
Want a barbecue in Durrants without standing at the grill? Our chef and team handle everything, from burgers to brisket.
- Neighbourhood parties
- Fundraising days
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
A barbecue near Durrants
Questions from Durrants
Do you come out to small places like Durrants?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Durrants?
The closest is Rowlands Castle station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
What meats do you barbecue?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Most events pick three or four.
How do you handle food safety?
Meat is cooked until it’s steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
Is the meat halal?
No. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
Do you need anything from us?
Space and a way in, mainly: somewhere level outside for the barbecue and the serving table. We will check anything else with you.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
BBQ catering in Durrants, cooked on site
Burgers, sausages and chicken skewers come straight off the grill, and pulled pork, brisket and ribs make it a proper feast. Pick the meats that suit your guests. On the menu are beef brisket, coleslaw and beef burgers, and we are often booked for neighbourhood parties and charity fundraisers.
Country barbecues near Durrants are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Why choose BBQ catering in Durrants?
Proper vegetarian and vegan options
In Durrants and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Club open days
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Neighbourhood parties
Nearby historic houses include Warblington Castle (2.5 miles south). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether travel is included
- How dietary needs are handled
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Plates, china and cutlery
How we price a catered barbecue
We work out each quote from:
- Travel to Durrants
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
- Crockery choices
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Places near Durrants
Also in Durrants
How it works
Running late? Tell us as early as you can, and we’ll work around it. A barbecue is easy to time, as most of it is cooked as people eat. At midsummer, it’s light in Durrants until about 9:20pm, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:05pm.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and get the grill hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Let us know about children’s numbers
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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A catered BBQ in Durrants: what to know
Durrants is about 2 miles north-east of Havant, in Hampshire. Planning a catered barbecue in Durrants? We cover the whole area. Durrants is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 19 miles away.
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Havant Academy, frequently want a barbecue. For guests coming by train, Rowlands Castle station, about 0.9 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Durrants is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Events anywhere in PO9 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Whichers Close, Whichers Gate Road and Durrants Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. If your venue is just outside Durrants, we also cover Rowlands Castle (1 mile north), Leigh Park (1 mile south-west), Havant (2 miles south-west), Denvilles (2 miles south) and Westbourne (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (10 miles south-west), Fareham (10 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north-west), Hedge End (15 miles west), Waterlooville (3 miles west) and Petersfield (9 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Havant War Memorial Hospital (2 miles south-west) and Havant Museum (2.1 miles south). The countryside around Durrants includes Brook Meadow (Emsworth) and Compton Down.
- Schools near Durrants include Sharps Copse Primary and Nursery School (0.7 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Robin Hood Inn (0.8 miles north)
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Request gluten-free rolls
Running late? Let us know, and we will work around it where possible.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
Before you choose a spot
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Durrants
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- Salads
A barbecue or other catering?
Next to a row of street-food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, on a menu you’ve agreed in advance. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book our barbecue in Durrants
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Planned to your running order
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read our prices page and our barbecue menu ideas.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
A closer look at the menu
Sausages
Barbecued sausages are always popular, in a roll or on a plate.
Chicken skewers
Chicken on skewers suits mingling guests, with salad or in a roll.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards