Hampshire · England
Barbecue Catering in East End, Hampshire
A catered barbecue for your event in East End: grilled on site with staff to serve and clear, so you can enjoy the day.
- Informal weddings
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
Planning an event in East End?
Planning a barbecue in East End
East End is about 3 miles north-east of Lymington, in Hampshire. We cover events in East End, as well as the surrounding area. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from East End to Southampton (about 11 miles away).
If the day starts at a church like Church of St Mary, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. Within reach of East End are historic houses such as Beaulieu Palace House (3.5 miles north-east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of East End, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first. With the coast within about 4 miles of East End, wind is the thing to plan for: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
We cover events in every part of SO41 and the streets around it. That could mean an event in a garden on Rowes Lane, Norleywood Road and Lymington Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater events in Norleywood (1 mile north-west), Thorns Beach (2 miles east), Hamstead (4 miles south-east), Cranmore (5 miles south) and Bouldnor (5 miles south). Larger places within reach include Gosport (15 miles east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles north-east), Totton (10 miles north), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north) and Hedge End (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Yarmouth Castle (4.7 miles south) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (2.7 miles west). Open spaces near East End include Boldre Foreshore.
BBQ catering in East End, cooked on site
Burgers, sausages and chicken skewers come straight off the grill, and pulled pork, brisket and ribs make it a proper feast. You choose the mix that suits your event. On the menu are sausages, beef brisket and pulled pork, and typical bookings are for engagement and anniversary parties and evening wedding food.
Country barbecues near East End are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Why choose BBQ catering in East End?
Proper vegetarian and vegan options
In East End and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Evening wedding food
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Charity fundraisers
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like South Baddesley Church of England Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- Plates, china and cutlery
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- Plates or china
- Access to the cooking area
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
- The address or postcode
- Dietary requirements
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up the barbecue on the agreed spot, put the cover up and get it hot. From there, we cook as your guests come up, worked around your serving time. Autumn and winter barbecues in East End get dark early: about 7:10pm by late September and 4:00pm by December. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- Show us the space.
- We check it and send a price.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
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A barbecue or other catering?
Next to doing the barbecue yourself, nobody you know spends the event at the grill, and the cooking is in experienced hands. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book our barbecue in East End
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Planned to your running order
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Cooked on site by our chef
Questions from East End
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We cook under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Do you cater at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who doesn’t eat meat. Let us know numbers for children.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
Yes. Many bigger events have both. Ask and we will quote for the mix.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower does not stop it. Have a gazebo, marquee or room indoors for eating.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
We cook under cover, so the season does not stop us. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
How much choice do we need?
You don’t need everything. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats.
Is clearing up included?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- A spot where smoke will not blow into the house or marquee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we’ll adjust where we can.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
What we serve, dish by dish
Pulled pork
Slow-cooked pork, pulled apart, and served in a soft roll, often with coleslaw.
Chicken skewers
Our chef grills chicken on skewers, a lighter choice than burgers.
Places near East End
Also in East End
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away