Hampshire · England
BBQ Catering for Gilbert Street
A catered barbecue for events around Gilbert Street: burgers, ribs and brisket with salads and potatoes, served by our staff.
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Fundraising barbecues
- Evening wedding food
Planning an event in Gilbert Street?
BBQ catering in Gilbert Street, cooked on site
From a small family gathering to a big club day, a catered barbecue scales to the occasion. Give us an idea of numbers and we’ll suggest a menu. We are often asked to cater birthdays and milestone parties and Fêtes, fairs and sports days, with coleslaw, BBQ ribs and beef burgers.
Country barbecues near Gilbert Street are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we’ll adjust where we can.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, quoted separately.
Common questions in Gilbert Street
Is Gilbert Street close to London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Gilbert Street?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Cooking properly is our job: separate equipment for raw and cooked food, and everything cooked through.
Is clearing up included?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
Do you cover Gilbert Street?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Gilbert Street and the rest of Hampshire included. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Let us know how many to expect.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
Why choose BBQ catering in Gilbert Street?
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. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our barbecue in Gilbert Street
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Sides to make it a full meal
See our prices page or BBQ menu ideas.
Who books BBQ catering in Gilbert Street?
Hot food straight off the grill
In Gilbert Street and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Retirement do’s
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Sports clubs and team events
If the day starts at a church like Church of St Peter, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
Before booking anyone
- Whether plates or china are included
- Travel and any London charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- The full menu and the sides
Places near Gilbert Street
More for events in Gilbert Street
About the food
Chicken skewers
Our chef grills chicken on skewers, a lighter choice than burgers.
Beef burgers
Our chef grills beef burgers to order, hot off the barbecue.
Gilbert Street barbecues: local tips
Gilbert Street is about 6 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Hosts in Gilbert Street book us for events of all sizes. We cater all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Gilbert Street to Southampton (18 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Ropley Church of England Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. Within reach of Gilbert Street are historic houses such as Bentworth Hall (4.2 miles north) and Hall Place (4.7 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
We cater events across the SO24 postcode area and the streets around it. Your event could be at a house on Andrew's Lane, Gilbert Street and Swelling Hill or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the barbecue. We also bring barbecues to events in Ropley (1 mile south-west), Kitwood (1 mile north-east), North Street (1 mile north-west), Charlwood (1 mile south-east) and Ropley Dean (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (12 miles north), Winchester (11 miles west), Eastleigh (15 miles south-west), Horndean (13 miles south), Alton (6 miles north-east) and Waterlooville (14 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (4.1 miles north-west) and Alton Community Hospital (4.8 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Shutts Copse and Red Hill.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A spot well clear of buildings
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the grill
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
What affects the price in Gilbert Street
Here’s what affects the price:
- Site access
- The date and time of year
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Step by step
The barbecue goes on the agreed spot, so your event carries on around us. Smoke drifts, so we will think about the wind with you. Autumn and winter barbecues in Gilbert Street get dark early: about 7:10pm by late September and 4:00pm by December. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Before we arrive
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Think about shelter for your guests
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away