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Barbecue Catering in Hook, Hampshire
Thinking about a catered barbecue in Hook? We cook outdoors under cover, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Evening wedding food
- Summer parties in the garden
Book a BBQ in Hook
BBQ catering in Hook, cooked on site
Whether it is 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. Whether it is close and cul-de-sac parties and garden parties, we can cook beef brisket, coleslaw and pulled pork.
A barbecue in the countryside near Hook makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Our staff serve and clear, so you are not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
Looking after everyone
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
We cook as your guests come up, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
Why choose BBQ catering in Hook?
Next to doing the barbecue yourself, no host is stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the cooking is in experienced hands. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Timed around your day
- A full barbecue menu
Take a look at our pricing or menu ideas for your barbecue.
Towns and villages near Hook
Other occasions in Hook
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- Any venue rules
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Who books BBQ catering in Hook?
Cooked properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Hook. Popular choices:
- Charity fundraisers
- Evening wedding food
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
If the day starts at a church like Church of St Mary, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether travel is included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How dietary needs are handled
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Hook questions
Can you barbecue near the sea around Hook?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, on site at your venue in Hook. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
What do children normally eat?
Burgers and sausages are generally the children’s favourites, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who does not eat meat. Let us know numbers for children.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. In winter, plan lighting and somewhere warm for guests to eat.
How do you handle food safety?
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.
How much choice do we need?
Three or four meats plus the vegetarian and vegan options suits most groups. A shorter menu also speeds up service.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
Yes. Many bigger events have both. Tell us your numbers and we will suggest a split.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue with a little planning. Check these:
- A clear way in from where we park
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- New potatoes
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A closer look at the menu
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Coleslaw is the natural partner for pulled pork, and salads add freshness.
Chicken skewers
Chicken on skewers suits mingling guests, with salad or in a roll.
Planning a barbecue in Hook
Hook is about 1 mile south-east of Warsash, in Hampshire. We are happy to travel to Hook for events and the places nearby. We cater 683 places across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Hook to Southampton (about 7 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Locks Heath Infant School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. A green space like Hamble Common is tempting, but a catered barbecue there needs the landowner’s say-so. Hook is within about 8 miles of the New Forest National Park. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first. With the coast within about 2 miles of Hook, wind is the thing to plan for: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
For events in SO31 and PO14, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and a serving time. For events just outside Hook, we cover Abshot (1 mile east), Hook Park Estate (1 mile south-west), Titchfield Common (1 mile north-east), Warsash (1 mile north-west) and Locks Heath (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north), Fareham (4 miles east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Andrew's Castle (1.8 miles west) and Carron Row Farm Museum (2.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Hook includes Holly Hill Woodland Park.
- Local schools include Brookfield Community School and Language College (1.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include Jolly Farmer Public House (0.6 miles north)
The process
Our chef runs the grill while our staff serve, so service stays steady. After service, we clear up and pack away. Evening barbecues in Hook 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.
- We check availability and the space for the barbecue and send a clear 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.
How to prepare
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
- Choose the menu a week or so before
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or SO31 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards