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Barbecue Catering in Exton, Hampshire
Planning a barbecue in Exton and don’t want to cook? We bring the food, the barbecue and the staff, from burgers to brisket.
- Garden parties
- Informal weddings
- Retirement do’s
BBQ catering for Exton
BBQ catering in Exton, served hot
A good barbecue is about more than burgers: slow-cooked pulled pork, sliced beef brisket and glazed ribs make it feel like a meal, served with salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Typical bookings include leaving parties and 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays, with sausages, coleslaw and pulled pork.
Country barbecues near Exton are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Exton
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
How it works
A barbecue is cooked as people eat, so we arrive ahead of food time and cook to demand. It means food comes off the grill hot. Sunset in Exton is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so an early-evening barbecue is generally in daylight.
- Send a photo 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.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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Other occasions in Exton
A closer look at the menu
BBQ ribs
For guests who love barbecue, the ribs are frequently the highlight.
Beef burgers
A burger is the barbecue classic, loved by most ages.
Why choose BBQ catering in Exton?
Compared with a DIY barbecue, no host is stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the food is cooked properly by people who do it every week. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why Exton hosts choose us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Planned to your running order
See our prices page or BBQ menu ideas.
How we price a catered barbecue
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Season and day of the week
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
- Site access
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Allergies we should know about
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- An estimate of numbers
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.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
We get there well before service, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
Planners, venues and businesses
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Occasions we serve in Exton
Food safety taken care of
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Exton. Some of the most common are:
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Big birthday parties
- Fundraising barbecues
Nearby historic houses include Hinton Ampner House (4.2 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
What your quote should include
- The full menu and the sides
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether travel is included
- Plates, china and cutlery
Barbecue venues around Exton
Exton is about 7 miles north-west of Horndean, in Hampshire. Thinking about a catered barbecue in Exton? We cover the whole area. Exton is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Exton to Southampton (about 12 miles away).
Churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby usually does. Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Meonstoke Church of England Infant School, frequently want a barbecue.
Anywhere in SO32, we can cook on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as Shoe Lane, Church Lane and Beacon Hill Lane, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. For events just outside Exton, we cover Corhampton (1 mile south), Meonstoke (1 mile south), Brockbridge (1 mile south), Droxford (2 miles south) and Soberton (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (12 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles west), Fareham (10 miles south) and Horndean (7 miles south-east).
Within reach you’ll find St Clair's Meadow and Beacon Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Shoe Inn (under half a mile south-west)
Common questions in Exton
Is Exton close to London?
About 57 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Exton too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who does not eat meat. Let us know numbers for children.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
Yes. Many bigger events have both. Ask and we will quote for the mix.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Yes, on plates with salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can you do halal?
No. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards