Hampshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Hattingley, Hampshire
Hosting a barbecue in Hattingley without doing the cooking: we bring the barbecue, the food and the staff.
- Big birthday parties
- Retirement do’s
- Evening wedding food
BBQ catering for Hattingley
BBQ catering in Hattingley, cooked on site
Some of the best barbecues are the ones where the host gets to sit down. We look after the grill, the serving and the clearing, so your time goes on your guests, not the food. Popular choices include pulled pork, BBQ ribs and halloumi skewers, and we’re regularly asked to cater leaving parties and club open days.
In a small place like Hattingley, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will plan the route. Everything is cooked through properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue with a little planning. A quick checklist:
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- A spot where smoke won’t blow into the house or marquee
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Hattingley
- Salads
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Hattingley
Is Hattingley close to London?
About 50 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Hattingley too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you need anything from us?
Mostly space and access: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We will confirm details when we quote.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
We cook under cover, so the season does not stop us. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
Is the food cooked safely?
Meat is cooked until it’s steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
Do you come to Hattingley?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Hattingley and the rest of Hampshire included. Send us the address for a quote.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes.
What happens on the day
One of us cooks, the others serve, so service stays steady. When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area. For an evening barbecue in Hattingley, think about light: daylight lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:10pm. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- Show us the space.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What comes off the grill
Chicken skewers
Chicken on skewers suits mingling guests, with salad or in a roll.
Pulled pork
Pulled pork is slow-cooked until it falls apart, and served in a soft roll, frequently with coleslaw.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with ordering takeaway, a barbecue becomes part of the event, and the grill becomes a gathering point. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Meat-free choices on every menu
Read our pricing or BBQ menu ideas.
Hattingley barbecues: local tips
Hattingley is about 5 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. Events in Hattingley are part of our patch. We bring barbecues to 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 20 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Hattingley are Bentworth Hall (1.9 miles north-east) and Hall Place (2.2 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. After a christening at a church such as Church of St Andrew, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU34, so your event can be anywhere in it. Close by, we cover events in South Town (1 mile east), New Copse (1 mile north-east), Soldridge (2 miles south), Medstead (2 miles south-east) and Holt End (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (9 miles north), Winchester (11 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles north-east), Alton (5 miles east), Petersfield (11 miles south-east) and Bordon (10 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (1.4 miles west) and Alton Community Hospital (4.1 miles east). Within reach you will find King's Hill.
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More for events in Hattingley
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Site access
What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
- The address or postcode
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
For event organisers in Hattingley
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
After service, our staff clear up, so there’s very little left for you to do.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
Perfect for your event in Hattingley
Six meats to choose from
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Hattingley and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Leaving parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Charity fundraisers
- Informal weddings
For a fundraiser at a school like Medstead Church of England Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel or access charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Allergen information for every dish
- 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