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BBQ Catering for Ellingham
Hosting a barbecue in Ellingham without doing the cooking: we bring the barbecue, the food and the staff.
- Informal weddings
- Work barbecues
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
BBQ catering for Ellingham
BBQ catering for your event in Ellingham
The point of a catered barbecue is that you get to enjoy it. We look after the grill, the serving and the clearing, while you look after your guests. On the menu are coleslaw, chicken skewers and beef burgers, and we’re regularly asked to cater charity fundraisers and summer parties in the garden.
Near Ellingham, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will handle the rest. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Choose from salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, depending on the occasion.
BBQ ribs
For guests who love barbecue, the ribs are frequently the highlight.
What happens on the day
One of us cooks, the others serve, so the queue keeps moving. After service, we clear up and pack away. Sunset in Ellingham is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We check the space and quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We pack away and leave the area tidy.
Before we arrive
- Send final numbers in good time
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
- Think about where the smoke will drift
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
What the cooking area needs
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what we look for:
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
Running late? Let us know, and we’ll adjust where we can.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with a DIY barbecue, nobody you know spends the event at the grill, and the cooking is in experienced hands. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- Cooked on site by our chef
- No surprises: everything in writing
- A full barbecue menu
- Add a hog roast alongside
See how we price or BBQ menu ideas.
Ellingham questions
Is Ellingham too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the New Forest 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.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
We can. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
Is the meat halal?
We don’t. If guests need halal, arrange that separately; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
Summer is the busiest time, but we cook all year, with cover over the grill. Plan shelter for your guests.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Of course. A barbecue works as a plated meal with sides.
How do you handle food safety?
Meat is cooked until it is steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Planning a barbecue in Ellingham
Ellingham is in Hampshire. Ellingham and the surrounding area are covered for events. We bring barbecues to 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 18 miles away.
For a fundraiser at a school like Ringwood School Academy, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. Ellingham is within about 6 miles of the New Forest National Park, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
For events in BH24, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and a serving time. If your venue is just outside Ellingham, we also cover Blashford (1 mile south-east), Ibsley (1 mile north-east), Rockford (1 mile east), Harbridge (1 mile north) and Mockbeggar (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Totton (13 miles east), Lymington (13 miles south-east), New Milton (10 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (11 miles south-east), Marchwood (15 miles east) and Ashley (10 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Fordingbridge Doll Museum (3.8 miles north) and St Leonard's Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Ellingham includes Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Local pubs include The Old Beams Inn (0.9 miles north)
Who books BBQ catering in Ellingham?
A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
People around Ellingham book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Charity fundraisers
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Birthdays and milestone parties
After a christening at a church such as Church of St Mary and All Saints, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether plates or china are included
- How dietary needs are handled
What BBQ catering costs
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
- The date and time of year
- How easy it is to reach the spot
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Rough numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards