Hampshire · England
BBQ Catering in Holybourne
BBQ catering in Holybourne: our chef cooks on site, with burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, and our staff serve.
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
BBQ catering in Holybourne
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
How our BBQ catering works in Holybourne
There’s more to a catered barbecue than burgers: slow-cooked pulled pork, sliced beef brisket and glazed ribs make it feel like a meal, with salads, coleslaw and potatoes on the side. Typical bookings include garden parties and neighbourhood parties, with BBQ ribs, chicken skewers and coleslaw.
In a small place like Holybourne, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Step by step
We start by setting up the barbecue and a serving table where we agreed. Then it is a case of cooking and serving for as long as we have agreed. Autumn and winter barbecues in Holybourne get dark early: about 7:05pm by late September and 4:00pm by December. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and get the grill hot.
- At serving time, the chef grills and the team serves.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
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
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: 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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Holybourne: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Holybourne?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Holybourne close to London?
About 44 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How many meats should we choose?
Not generally. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats and we will advise on the rest.
When should we book BBQ catering?
Once your date is fixed, particularly for a summer weekend. But ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
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 cover Holybourne?
Yes, Holybourne is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
Summer is the busiest time, but we cook all year, with cover over the grill. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
Will children like the BBQ?
Yes, generally: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Give us a rough number of children.
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Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
The serving table is kept tidy and stocked, right through the service.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Sausages
Barbecued sausages are always popular, in a roll or on a plate.
Occasions we serve in Holybourne
Halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Holybourne and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Neighbourhood parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Fundraising days
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
Historic houses near Holybourne include Bentworth Hall (4.6 miles west) and Hall Place (4.6 miles west). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one.
Comparing caterers
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
A catered BBQ in Holybourne: what to know
Holybourne is about 2 miles north-east of Alton, in Hampshire. Holybourne and the surrounding area are covered for events. Holybourne is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 17 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Alton station, about 1.2 miles south-west. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Andrews' Endowed Church of England Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
Anywhere in GU34, we can bring the barbecue to you. Local streets include London Road, Carpenters Close and Inhams Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Holybourne, we also cover Neatham (1 mile south-east), Alton (2 miles south-west), Upper Froyle (2 miles north-east), Wyck (2 miles south-east) and East Worldham (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Farnborough (12 miles north-east), Fleet (9 miles north-east), Aldershot (10 miles north-east), Petersfield (11 miles south) and Yateley (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Alton Community Hospital (2.4 miles south-west) and Allen Gallery (1.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Holybourne includes Holybourne Hill.
- Nearby schools include Treloar School (within half a mile west) and Eggar's School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find White Hart pub (within half a mile south-west)
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Season and day of the week
- Plates or china
- Site access
- How many people are eating
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Dietary requirements
- Roughly how many people
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with a DIY barbecue, no host is stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the cooking is in experienced hands. 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 our barbecue in Holybourne
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Timed around your day
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Our staff serve and clear
Read our prices page and our barbecue menu ideas.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue if a few things are right. Check these:
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away