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BBQ Catering in East Meon
BBQ catering in East Meon: our chef cooks on site, from burgers and sausages to ribs, pulled pork and brisket, served hot by our staff.
- Garden parties
- Street parties
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
A barbecue near East Meon
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the grill
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
About our BBQ catering in East Meon
Some of the best barbecues are the ones where the host gets to sit down. Our chef cooks, our staff serve and we tidy up afterwards, while you look after your guests. Whether it’s sports clubs and team events and leaving and retirement parties, we will put together a menu of sausages, BBQ ribs and beef brisket and more.
In a small place like East Meon, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will plan the route. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to doing the barbecue yourself, no host is stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the food is cooked properly by people who do it every week. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why East Meon hosts choose us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- A full barbecue menu
- Our chef at the grill, not you
Take a look at our prices page or menu ideas for your barbecue.
Barbecues in East Meon: gardens, clubs and local tips
East Meon is about 4 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We cover events in East Meon, along with the towns and villages around it. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from East Meon to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like East Meon Church of England Controlled Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. After a christening at a church such as Church of All Saints, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of East Meon, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Anywhere in GU32, we can bring the barbecue to you. Your event could be at a house on High Street, Chapel Street and Temple Lane or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Clanfield (4 miles south), Catherington (5 miles south), Hambledon (5 miles south-west), Lovedean (6 miles south) and Horndean (6 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (13 miles west), Gosport (14 miles south), Havant (9 miles south), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (12 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (15 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Clanfield Earthwork (3.9 miles south-east) and Petersfield Community Hospital (4 miles east). Within reach you will find Pidham Hill and Shutts Copse.
- Local pubs include The George Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- Travel to East Meon
- Access to the cooking area
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- 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 we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Dietary requirements
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
- Roughly how many people
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in East Meon
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 check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
How it works
A barbecue is cooked as people eat, so we arrive ahead of food time and cook to demand. That keeps everything hot and fresh. At midsummer, it is light in East Meon until about 9:20pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it is dark by about 7:10pm.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
How to get a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
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About the food
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Crunchy coleslaw suits barbecue food, and salads add freshness.
BBQ ribs
Glazed ribs turn a barbecue into a proper spread, alongside the other meats.
Common questions in East Meon
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is East Meon too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Will you clear up afterwards?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, on site at your venue in East Meon. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
Summer is the busiest time, but we cook all year, with cover over the grill. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
The barbecue goes where we agreed, so the event carries on around us.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
Also near East Meon
Also in East Meon
Events we cater in East Meon
Food safety taken care of
In East Meon and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Sports clubs and team events
- Charity fundraisers
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Petersfield station, roughly 4.1 miles east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Travel and any London charges
- 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 by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away