Hampshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Forestside, Hampshire
BBQ catering for events in Forestside: grilled on site with staff to serve and clear, so you can enjoy the day.
- Charity fundraisers
- Summer parties in the garden
- School fairs and summer fêtes
Book a BBQ in Forestside
What comes off the grill
Beef burgers
Burgers cook quickly on the grill, which helps at busy times alongside the slow-cooked meats.
BBQ ribs
Sticky, glazed ribs are the messy treat of the menu.
BBQ catering in Forestside, served hot
Food from a barbecue is best eaten hot off the grill, which is why we cook and serve as your guests come up. Give us your serving time and we will plan around it. For fundraising days and summer staff days, we will put together a menu of sausages, beef brisket and halloumi skewers for your guests.
A barbecue in the countryside near Forestside makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the grill
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Beef burgers
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
All the cooking and serving equipment comes with us, so there is no need to borrow a grill.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
The process
We get there well ahead of food time, so the grill is hot by the time you want to eat. Your guests will smell it before they see it. A summer barbecue in Forestside stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. In late September, it is dark by about 7:05pm.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We set up under cover before service.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
How to prepare
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
- Think about where the smoke will drift
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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FAQs for Forestside
Is Forestside close to London?
About 54 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Forestside?
The closest is Rowlands Castle station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Can you cater in Forestside?
We do. Send us the address and we will check the date.
Is the food cooked safely?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, following Food Standards Agency advice.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
Yes. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
Should we have every meat?
Most events choose three or four meats, plus the meat-free options. Fewer items keeps service quick.
Can you do halal?
We do not. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes. Our chef cooks outdoors, under cover, at your event, with our staff serving and clearing.
Places near Forestside
Other occasions in Forestside
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Forestside barbecues: local tips
Forestside is about 4 miles east of Horndean, in Hampshire. Planning a catered barbecue in Forestside? We cover the whole area. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 21 miles away.
Within reach of Forestside are historic houses such as Uppark (3.2 miles north) and Warblington Castle (5 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. Churches such as Christ Church rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby usually does. Forestside is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO9, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Lodge Lane and Forestside or anywhere nearby, we will bring the barbecue to you. We also bring barbecues to events in West Marden (1 mile north-east), Chalton (3 miles north-west), Blendworth (3 miles west), Buriton (5 miles north) and Nursted (5 miles north). Larger places within reach include Gosport (13 miles south-west), Havant (5 miles south-west), Fareham (13 miles west), Horndean (4 miles west), Waterlooville (6 miles west) and Petersfield (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Clanfield Earthwork (4 miles north-west) and Havant War Memorial Hospital (5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Forestside include Compton Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
How we price a catered barbecue
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
- Season and day of the week
- Access to the cooking area
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary requirements
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue cooked by friends, a catered barbecue means everyone gets to be a guest, and the food is cooked 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, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Served at the time you choose
- A full barbecue menu
- Serving and clearing done for you
Perfect for your event in Forestside
Add a hog roast for bigger events
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Forestside. Popular choices:
- Evening wedding food
- Summer parties in the garden
- Fundraising days
- School fairs and summer fêtes
For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Rowlands Castle station, roughly 2.2 miles south-west of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Any travel or access charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away