Hampshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Fareham Common, Hampshire
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, grilled at your venue in Fareham Common by our team. We serve and tidy up.
- Community fun days
- Neighbourhood parties
- Charity fundraisers
Planning an event in Fareham Common?
How our BBQ catering works in Fareham Common
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. On the menu are pulled pork, BBQ ribs and chicken skewers, and typical bookings are for 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays and work barbecues.
Barbecues around Fareham Common are frequently relaxed garden affairs. A catered barbecue fits right in, and you won’t spend it cooking. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Fareham Common
Can you barbecue near the sea around Fareham Common?
Yes, of course. We cook under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Which station is closest to Fareham Common?
Fareham station, about 0.8 miles west of the centre.
What do children usually eat?
Burgers and sausages are usually the children’s favourites, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who doesn’t eat meat. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Is the food cooked safely?
That’s one of the best reasons to have it catered: raw and cooked food are kept apart, with separate tongs and boards.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Of course. A barbecue works as a plated meal with sides.
Can you do halal?
We don’t offer halal. Our meat-free options are there, or halal food would need to be arranged separately.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the grill
- New potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
The menu, dish by dish
Pulled pork
Slow-cooked pork, pulled apart, piled into rolls.
Sausages
Cooked through and browned on the grill, they’re the easy crowd-pleaser.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before service, so the barbecue is ready when you are. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Evening barbecues in Fareham Common need a little planning: daylight lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:10pm. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we will adjust where we can.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
Planning a barbecue in Fareham Common
Fareham Common is about 1 mile east of Fareham, in Hampshire. Planning a catered barbecue in Fareham Common? We cover the whole area. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 11 miles away.
For a fundraiser at a school like Wykeham House School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. Coming by train? Fareham station, about 0.8 miles west, is the nearest station. The sea is within about 6 miles of Fareham Common, so breezy days are common: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
Events anywhere in PO16 and PO14 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and a serving time. From Bath Lane, Osborn Road and High Street or anywhere nearby, we can set up and cook there. Main roads around Fareham Common include the A32, so getting the barbecue to your event is simple. For events just outside Fareham Common, we cover Wallington (1 mile north-east), Fareham (1 mile west), North Fareham (1 mile north), Boarhunt (2 miles north-east) and Crockerhill (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (3 miles south), Havant (8 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles north-east), Totton (15 miles west) and Chandler's Ford (13 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Portchester Castle (2.8 miles east) and Carron Row Farm Museum (2.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include Harrison Primary School (less than half a mile north-west) and Cams Hill School (0.7 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion Hotel (less than half a mile south)
Towns and villages near Fareham Common
Also in Fareham Common
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
How we price a catered barbecue
The biggest factors are:
- Season and day of the week
- Access to the cooking area
- Distance from us
- Numbers
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or PO16 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose BBQ catering in Fareham Common?
Instead of a takeaway delivery, a barbecue becomes part of the event, and the grill becomes a gathering point. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why Fareham Common hosts choose us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- An itemised quote
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Timed around your day
Take a look at how we price and BBQ menu ideas.
Why choose BBQ catering in Fareham Common?
Meat-free choices that aren’t an afterthought
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. For example:
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Summer staff days
- Street parties
- Fundraising barbecues
Churches such as Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby generally does.
What your quote should include
- The full menu and the sides
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether plates or china are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards