Hampshire · England
BBQ Catering for East Cholderton
Want a barbecue in East Cholderton without standing at the grill? We bring the food, the barbecue and the staff, with burgers, ribs, pulled pork and more.
- Garden parties
- Sports clubs and team events
- Street parties
Planning an event in East Cholderton?
BBQ catering in East Cholderton, served hot
Food from a barbecue is best eaten hot off the grill, which is why we cook and serve as your guests come up. Give us your serving time and we’ll work to it. We serve beef burgers, BBQ ribs and coleslaw, and we’re frequently booked for cricket, football and rugby club days and leaving parties.
Near East Cholderton, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. You get a barbecue without the work: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
Occasions we serve in East Cholderton
Proper vegetarian and vegan options
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in East Cholderton. Popular bookings include:
- Neighbourhood parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Club open days
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Amport Church of England Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
Before booking anyone
- Allergen information for every dish
- If the price includes VAT
- What crockery is supplied
- The menu, including sides and any extras
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to a formal plated meal, a barbecue is relaxed and sociable, and it doesn’t need a kitchen. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
See how we price and BBQ menu ideas.
East Cholderton: your questions answered
How far is East Cholderton from London?
About 67 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to East Cholderton?
The closest is Grateley station, roughly 3.2 miles away.
Do you label the food for allergies?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Let us know about allergies before the day.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Let us know how many to expect.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
As soon as you know the date, particularly for a summer weekend. But ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
How many meats should we choose?
Most events choose three or four meats, plus the meat-free options. Fewer items keeps service quick.
What if it rains?
We bring cover for the grill, but guests will want shelter too.
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Places near East Cholderton
More for events in East Cholderton
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue if a few things are right. A quick checklist:
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
How it works
With cover over the grill, the weather rarely holds us up, but plan somewhere dry for people to eat. Sunset in East Cholderton is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- Show us the space.
- We check it and send a price.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We clear up so you don’t have to.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Choose the menu a week or so before
- Include children in your numbers
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
The barbecue goes where we agreed, leaving the rest of the space to you.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
About the food
Chicken skewers
Skewers are easy to serve and easy to eat, on a plate or in a roll.
Beef brisket
Brisket makes a barbecue feel like a proper meal.
Barbecues in East Cholderton: gardens, clubs and local tips
East Cholderton is about 4 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. East Cholderton is well within our area for events. East Cholderton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from East Cholderton to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Grateley station, about 3.2 miles south-west. After a christening at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP11, so your event can be anywhere in it. Other places close to East Cholderton we cover include Mullenspond (1 mile north), Thruxton (1 mile north-west), Fyfield (1 mile north), Weyhill (1 mile north-east) and Red Post Bridge (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles south-east), Andover (4 miles east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles north-west) and Weeke (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are Ludgershall Castle (4.2 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (3.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Anton Lakes and Quarley Hill.
- Pubs nearby include White Horse Inn (under half a mile north-west)
How we price a catered barbecue
We do not use a fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- Whether you want china
- Access to the cooking area
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel to East Cholderton
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.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rough numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards