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BBQ Catering for Holbury
Planning a catered barbecue in Holbury? We cook outdoors under cover, with halloumi skewers and a vegan option for non-meat eaters.
- Informal weddings
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Work barbecues
A barbecue near Holbury
Why choose BBQ catering in Holbury?
Cooked properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart
Hosts in Holbury book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Family celebrations
- Neighbourhood parties
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
For a fundraiser at a school like Cadland Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether travel is included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
BBQ catering in Holbury, cooked on site
Whether it’s twenty friends in a garden or a whole workforce in a car park, a barbecue can be planned around the size of your event. Tell us your rough numbers and we will plan the menu and service. We’re frequently asked to cater engagement and anniversary parties and summer staff days, serving chicken skewers, BBQ ribs and halloumi skewers.
Around Holbury, a garden with room to spare is all you need. A catered barbecue fits right in, with nobody you know stuck at the grill. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
Also near Holbury
What else we do in Holbury
About the food
Chicken skewers
For anyone avoiding pork or beef, chicken skewers are the answer, cooked until it is hot all the way through.
Pulled pork
Slow-cooked pork, pulled apart, and served in a soft roll, often with coleslaw.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The journey to the venue
- Numbers
- Access to the cooking area
- Season and day of the week
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Any venue rules
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with a sit-down meal, a barbecue keeps things informal, and needs no kitchen at the venue. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why Holbury hosts choose us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
See our pricing and our barbecue menu ideas.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we’ll adjust where we can.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
Holbury: your questions answered
Can you barbecue near the sea around Holbury?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What’s the nearest station to Holbury?
The closest is Netley station, roughly 3.8 miles away.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, on site at your venue in Holbury. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
We give you allergen information for every dish, and we can label the vegetarian and vegan options.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tell us your numbers and we’ll suggest a split.
What do you need from the venue?
Mostly space and access: somewhere level outside for the barbecue and the serving table. We’ll confirm details when we quote.
Should we have every meat?
Three or four meats plus the vegetarian and vegan options suits most groups. A shorter menu also speeds up service.
What meats do you barbecue?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Most events pick three or four.
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
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.
Where the barbecue can go in Holbury
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue with a little planning. A quick checklist:
- A clear way in from where we park
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- A spot well clear of buildings
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the grill
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
The process
On the day, we set up the barbecue on the agreed spot, put the cover up and get it hot. Then our chef cooks through the service time, timed to when you want to eat. Evening barbecues in Holbury need a little planning: daylight lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:10pm. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
- We cook and serve when you are ready to eat.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Name a contact for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
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A catered BBQ in Holbury: what to know
Holbury is about 2 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. We cover Holbury and its neighbours for events. Holbury is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 6 miles away.
Churches such as The Good Shepherd rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby normally does. Among the historic houses close to Holbury are Beaulieu Palace House (2.9 miles west) and Medieval Merchant's House (5 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 Holbury, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first. The sea is within about 4 miles of Holbury, so breezy days are common: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
Here we cover the SO45 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Beechwood Road, Park Hill Close and Pondhead Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the barbecue to you. Other places close to Holbury we cover include Little Holbury (1 mile north-west), Roughdown (1 mile south), Hardley (1 mile north), Blackfield (1 mile south-east) and Langley (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Gosport (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (8 miles east), Totton (8 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (3.1 miles west) and Calshot Castle (3.4 miles east). The countryside around Holbury includes Mercury Marshes.
- Local schools include The New Forest Academy (0.7 miles north)
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards