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Barbecue Catering in Holt End, Hampshire
BBQ catering in Holt End: a barbecue cooked at your event, with burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, served hot by our staff.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Fundraising barbecues
- Informal weddings
Planning an event in Holt End?
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
About our BBQ catering in Holt End
Food from a barbecue is best eaten hot off the grill, which is why we cook and serve as your guests come up. Tell us when you’d like to eat and we will work to it. We’re often asked to cater fundraising barbecues and retirement do’s, with BBQ ribs, sausages and beef burgers.
Near Holt End, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
Questions from Holt End
How far is Holt End from London?
About 48 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Holt End?
The closest is Alton station, roughly 3.9 miles away.
Is the food cooked safely?
Meat is cooked until it is steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
Yes, we clear up after service. Ask if you’d like china.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Will children like the BBQ?
Burgers and sausages are usually the children’s favourites, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
Holt End barbecues: local tips
Holt End is about 4 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. We cover events in Holt End, along with the towns and villages around it. We cater 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 21 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, Alton station, about 3.9 miles east, is the nearest station. Among the historic houses close to Holt End are Bentworth Hall (less than half a mile east) and Hall Place (0.5 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
Anywhere in GU34, we can bring the barbecue to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Bentworth (1 mile north-east), New Copse (1 mile south), Wivelrod (1 mile south-east), Thedden (1 mile east) and South Town (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (8 miles north), Winchester (13 miles south-west), Fleet (13 miles north-east), Aldershot (15 miles north-east), Alton (4 miles east) and Petersfield (11 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Alton Community Hospital (3 miles east) and Gliding Heritage Centre (2.9 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find King's Hill.
- Local pubs include The Star Inn (0.6 miles north-east)
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot tidy.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
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About the food
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are quick to grill, which helps at busy times.
Sausages
Cooked through and browned on the grill, sausages are simple and satisfying.
A barbecue or other catering?
Next to a fixed venue menu, you pick the meats, the sides and the meat-free options yourself. What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Served at the time you choose
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Take a look at how we price or menu ideas for your barbecue.
Occasions we serve in Holt End
A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Holt End. Popular bookings include:
- Family celebrations
- Summer staff days
- Street parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
After a christening at a church such as St. Mary's Church, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Before you book anyone
- Plates, china and cutlery
- A clear list of what’s included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether VAT is included
The process
Most barbecue food is cooked through service, so we arrive ahead of food time and cook to demand. It means food comes off the grill hot. At midsummer, it is light in Holt End until about 9:25pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:10pm.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- We tidy up before we go.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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How we price a catered barbecue
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
- Plates or china
- Travel to Holt End
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers
- Any venue rules
Send us the date, the address or GU34 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away