Southampton · England
BBQ Catering for Eling
Six barbecue meats and proper vegetarian and vegan options, cooked on site in Eling by our team. Our staff serve and clear.
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Work barbecues
- Leaving parties
BBQ catering for Eling
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
About our BBQ catering in Eling
BBQ catering means we bring the barbecue and do the cooking. Our chef grills on site in Eling, under cover, and our staff serve and clear. We’re frequently asked to cater birthdays and milestone parties and club open days, serving halloumi skewers, beef brisket and beef burgers.
In a place like Eling, a barbecue at home is usually the easiest option. Let us know how we reach the garden, and we’ll do the rest. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Location
- Eling (SO40, SO15)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Planning a barbecue in Eling
Eling is about 1 mile south-east of Totton, in Southampton. We cover Eling and its neighbours for events. We bring barbecues to 40 places across Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
Churches such as Church of St Mary rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby generally does. Coming by train? Eling has its own station, Totton station. Eling is within about 5 miles of the New Forest National Park, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first. The sea is within about 4 miles of Eling, so breezy days are common: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
We cater events across SO40 and SO15. Your event could be at a house on Bury Lane, Rose Road and Mill Road, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Being close to the A35, Eling is easy for us to reach for your event. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Redbridge (1 mile north-east), Millbrook (2 miles east), Hillyfields (2 miles north-east), Maybush (2 miles north-east) and Regents Park (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Southampton (4 miles east), Townhill Park (6 miles east), Midanbury (5 miles east), Thornhill (6 miles east), Chartwell Green (6 miles east) and Harefield (6 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Eling Experience (0.6 miles north) and Westquay (3.5 miles east). The countryside around Eling includes Testwood Lakes.
- Local schools include Hounsdown School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Anchor pub (under half a mile east)
What happens on the day
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower will not stop it, though your guests will want shelter if it rains. Autumn and winter barbecues in Eling get dark early: about 7:10pm by late September and 4:00pm by December. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- Send a picture of where the barbecue could go.
- We check it and send a price.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Send final numbers in good time
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Eling: your questions answered
Can you barbecue near the sea around Eling?
Yes. We cook under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What’s the nearest station to Eling?
Totton station, in Eling itself.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: use our quote form.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes. Our chef cooks outdoors, under cover, at your event, and our staff serve and clear.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tell us your numbers and we’ll suggest a split.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Tell us numbers so there’s enough.
Do you offer halal meat?
We do not. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it.
Do you label the food for allergies?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What we serve, dish by dish
BBQ ribs
Ribs make a barbecue feel like a feast, served alongside the burgers and sausages.
Chicken skewers
Chicken gives guests who do not eat pork or beef a meat option, cooked until it’s hot all the way through.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
Slow-cooked meats such as pulled pork and brisket are ready to serve from the start, which takes the pressure off the grill.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
What affects the price in Eling
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Crockery choices
- Site access
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The journey to the venue
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- Anything the venue has asked for
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or SO40 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Who books BBQ catering in Eling?
Proper vegetarian and vegan options
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Eling. Popular bookings include:
- Street parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Club open days
- Fundraising days
Among the historic houses close to Eling are Southampton Tudor House and Garden (3.6 miles east) and Medieval Merchant's House (3.6 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How dietary needs are handled
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with a barbecue cooked by friends, a catered barbecue means everyone gets to be a guest, and food safety is in professional hands. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at our prices page and BBQ menu ideas.
Other occasions in Eling
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards