Hampshire · England
BBQ Catering for Highwood
Six barbecue meats and proper vegetarian and vegan options, cooked on site in Highwood by our team. Our staff serve and clear.
- Big birthday parties
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Street parties
A barbecue near Highwood
Occasions we serve in Highwood
Add a hog roast for bigger events
Hosts in Highwood book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Neighbourhood parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Work barbecues
- Birthdays and milestone parties
PTAs at schools such as Poulner Infant School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Allergen information for every dish
- Plates, china and cutlery
BBQ catering in Highwood, served hot
Some of the best barbecues are the ones where the host gets to sit down. Our chef cooks, our staff serve and we tidy up afterwards, so your time goes on your guests, not the food. Whether it is engagement and anniversary parties and club open days, we can cook halloumi skewers, beef brisket and pulled pork for your guests.
In a small place like Highwood, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
Common questions in Highwood
Is Highwood too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cater at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is the food cooked safely?
Meat is cooked until it is steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, following Food Standards Agency advice.
Do you come to Highwood?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Highwood and Hampshire. Send us the address for a quote.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
We can. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
Will children like the BBQ?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
Yes, we clear up after service, so there’s very little washing up. China is available on request.
What meats do you barbecue?
Beef burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
For event organisers in Highwood
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, 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.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Nearby places to Highwood
Also in Highwood
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
We get there well before service, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
Highwood barbecues: local tips
Highwood is about 2 miles north-east of Ringwood, in Hampshire. We cover Highwood and its neighbours for events. Highwood is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Highwood are Avon Tyrrell House (4.6 miles south). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. If the day starts at a church like St John the Baptist, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. Highwood is within about 4 miles of the New Forest 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.
For events in BH24, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and roughly how many guests. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hangersley (1 mile south), Rockford (1 mile north-west), Shobley (1 mile south-east), Forest Corner (1 mile south-east) and Blashford (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (12 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), New Milton (9 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (10 miles south-east) and Dibden Purlieu (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include St Leonard's Hospital (5.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Highwood includes Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Schools near Highwood include Ringwood School Academy (1.7 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Alice Lisle Inn (0.8 miles north-west)
What affects the price in Highwood
The biggest factors are:
- Distance from us
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The address or postcode
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
BBQ ribs
Ribs are a favourite with keen barbecue fans.
Chicken skewers
Skewers are easy to serve and easy to eat, on a plate or in a roll.
Step by step
A barbecue is cooked as people eat, so we arrive ahead of food time and cook to demand. That keeps everything hot and fresh. Evening barbecues in Highwood need a little planning: it’s light until about 9:25pm in June but only about 7:10pm in late September. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and the space for the barbecue and send a clear quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Name a contact for the day
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
Related guides
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, on a menu you’ve agreed in advance. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our barbecue in Highwood
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Six meats to choose from
- An itemised quote
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at our pricing and our barbecue menu ideas.
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Highwood
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards