Hampshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Frithend, Hampshire
BBQ catering in Frithend: a barbecue cooked at your event, from burgers and sausages to ribs, pulled pork and brisket, and our staff serve.
- Neighbourhood parties
- Summer parties in the garden
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
Planning an event in Frithend?
Barbecue venues around Frithend
Frithend is about 4 miles south-west of Farnham, in Hampshire. We cover events in Frithend. We cater 683 places in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 13 miles away.
Historic houses near Frithend include Farnham Castle (4.8 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. Coming by train? The nearest station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 1.9 miles north-west. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Frithend, 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.
We cater events across GU35 and the streets around it. That could mean an event in a garden on The Kilns and Frith End Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the barbecue. If your venue is just outside Frithend, we also cover Batt's Corner (1 mile north-east), Bucks Horn Oak (1 mile north), Dockenfield (1 mile east), Blacknest (1 mile north-west) and Sleaford (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles north-west), Farnborough (10 miles north), Fleet (8 miles north), Aldershot (7 miles north-east), Alton (5 miles west) and Petersfield (11 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Barley Pound (4 miles north) and Chase Community Hospital (3.5 miles south). Within reach you will find Deadwater Valley.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Halfway House (0.9 miles north)
BBQ catering in Frithend, cooked on site
For bigger events in Frithend, a barbecue can sit alongside a hog roast, so there is a centrepiece and plenty of choice. Ask and we’ll quote for both. For street parties and school fairs and summer fêtes, we can cook chicken skewers, pulled pork and sausages for your guests.
Country barbecues near Frithend are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Nearby places to Frithend
What else we do in Frithend
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to a formal plated meal, a barbecue keeps things informal, and it doesn’t need a kitchen. 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.
Why book our barbecue in Frithend
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- A full barbecue menu
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
Take a look at our prices page or menu ideas for your barbecue.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
What affects the price in Frithend
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Numbers
- Crockery choices
- Site access
- Travel to Frithend
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the event is
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
Who books BBQ catering in Frithend?
A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. For example:
- Street parties
- Summer parties in the garden
- Summer staff days
- Reunions and family get-togethers
If the day starts at a church like The Church Of The Good Shepherd, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Planning for dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
The barbecue goes where we agreed, leaving the rest of the space to you.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
Where the barbecue can go in Frithend
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
The process
The barbecue goes on the agreed spot, so your event carries on around us. Smoke drifts, so we’ll think about the wind with you. In Frithend, late May sunsets come at about 8:55pm and midsummer ones at about 9:20pm, so an early-evening barbecue is typically in daylight.
- 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
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Choose the menu a week or so before
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Frithend
Is Frithend close to London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is there anything for vegans?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Let us know how many to expect.
Do you offer halal meat?
No, we don’t offer halal meat. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
What does the venue need to provide?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Tell us what’s available on site and we’ll confirm the rest when we quote.
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. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Beef burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, with halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Sides include salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, on site at your venue in Frithend. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
About the food
Chicken skewers
Chicken gives guests who do not eat pork or beef a meat option, cooked until it is hot all the way through.
Beef brisket
Beef brisket is slow-cooked and sliced, rich and tender.
- 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