Hampshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Hardley, Hampshire
BBQ catering in Hardley: a barbecue cooked at your event, with burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, served hot by our staff.
- Family celebrations
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Summer parties in the garden
Book a BBQ in Hardley
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
BBQ catering in Hardley, served hot
Barbecue food is at its best straight from the grill, which is why we cook and serve as your guests come up. Give us your serving time and we’ll plan around it. On the menu are pulled pork, chicken skewers and BBQ ribs, and we’re often booked for leaving parties and summer staff days.
A barbecue in the countryside near Hardley makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
How it works
Running late? Tell us as early as you can, and we will adjust where we can. Barbecue food is cooked through service, so it’s flexible. Sunset in Hardley is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so an early-evening barbecue is typically in daylight.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Include children in your numbers
- Send final numbers in good time
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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How we price a catered barbecue
Your quote depends on:
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
- How many people are eating
- Season and day of the week
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary requirements
- The venue or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
Send us the date, the address or SO45 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with food vans, a single barbecue feeds your group together, with a menu planned around your guests. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What you get with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Planned to your running order
- Six meats to choose from
Read our pricing or our barbecue menu ideas.
Occasions we serve in Hardley
Cooked on site, served hot
In Hardley and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Informal weddings
- Sports clubs and team events
- Summer staff days
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Netley station, roughly 3.3 miles north-east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for every dish
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether plates or china are included
The menu, dish by dish
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are grilled on site and served in a bun, straight from the grill to the bun.
Pulled pork
Slow-cooked pork, pulled apart, piled into rolls, often with coleslaw.
FAQs for Hardley
Which station is closest to Hardley?
The closest is Netley station, roughly 3.3 miles away.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We cook under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
Yes. Many bigger events have both. Ask and we’ll quote for the mix.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
We do. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage, cooked separately from the meat.
When should we book BBQ catering?
Once your date is fixed, particularly for a summer weekend. But ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Can you do halal?
No, we do not offer halal meat. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the grill
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Beef burgers
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Sausages
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we’ll work around it where possible.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
Hardley barbecues: local tips
Hardley is about 2 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. We cover events in Hardley, as well as the surrounding area. Hardley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater.
PTAs at schools such as The New Forest Academy frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. Among the historic houses close to Hardley are Beaulieu Palace House (2.9 miles south-west) and Medieval Merchant's House (4.1 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Hardley, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. The sea is within about 4 miles of Hardley, so breezy days are common: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
We cater events across the SO45 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Harrier Way, Harrier Green and Falconer Court, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. Close by, we cover events in Little Holbury (1 mile south), Holbury (1 mile south), Frostlane (1 mile north), Roughdown (1 mile south) and Blackfield (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (11 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north), Fareham (9 miles east), Totton (7 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (10 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Royal South Hants Hospital (5.1 miles north) and Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (2.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Mercury Marshes.
- Local schools include Manor Church of England Infant School (less than half a mile south)
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors 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