Hampshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Hordle, Hampshire
BBQ catering for events in Hordle: cooked outdoors under cover with staff to serve and clear, so you can enjoy the day.
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Retirement do’s
- School fairs and summer fêtes
BBQ catering in Hordle
BBQ catering in Hordle, served hot
A good barbecue is about more than burgers: pulled pork, brisket and ribs turn it into a proper meal, with salads, coleslaw and potatoes on the side. Whether it is work barbecues and cricket, football and rugby club days, we will put together a menu of beef brisket, beef burgers and sausages and more.
Barbecues around Hordle are often relaxed garden affairs. A catered barbecue fits right in, with nobody you know stuck at the grill. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Hordle barbecues: local tips
Hordle is about 3 miles west of Lymington, in Hampshire. Hordle is well within our area for events. Hordle is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 15 miles away.
Within reach of Hordle are historic houses such as Highcliffe Castle (4.4 miles west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. Churches such as Church of All Saints rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby normally does. The New Forest National Park is within about 5 miles of Hordle. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first. With the coast within about 4 miles of Hordle, wind is the thing to plan for: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
Here we cover the SO41 postcode area. From Yerville Gardens, Acacia Road and Woodlands or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the barbecue to you. Other places close to Hordle we cover include Downton (1 mile south), Leagreen (1 mile south), Ashley (1 mile west), Tiptoe (2 miles north) and New Milton (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (3 miles east), Hythe (12 miles north-east), Ringwood (9 miles north-west), Dibden Purlieu (11 miles north-east) and Marchwood (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (2.4 miles west) and Highcliffe Castle (4.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Milford on Sea LNR.
- Nearby schools include The Arnewood School (2 miles west)
What happens on the day
We get there well ahead of food time, so the grill is hot by the time you want to eat. The smell soon brings people over. By late September, sunset in Hordle is about 7:10pm; in December it’s about 4:05pm. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- 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.
- We cook and serve when you are ready to eat.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Preparing for the day
- Choose the menu a week or so before
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What else we do in Hordle
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to a buffet, everything is hot and freshly cooked. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why Hordle hosts choose us
- Planned to your running order
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- An itemised quote
- Our chef at the grill, not you
Read our prices page and BBQ menu ideas.
About the food
Beef burgers
Our chef grills beef burgers to order, straight from the grill to the bun.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
What affects the price in Hordle
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Season and day of the week
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Send us the date, the address or SO41 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the moment service begins, so nobody waits for the first burgers.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
Where the barbecue can go in Hordle
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Hordle
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Hordle?
The closest is New Milton station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
How much choice do we need?
Most events choose three or four meats, plus the meat-free options. A shorter menu also speeds up service.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
We give you allergen information for every dish, and we’ll label the meat-free choices clearly.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
What do you need from the venue?
Space and a way in, mainly: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We will confirm details when we quote.
Occasions we serve in Hordle
Meat-free choices that are not an afterthought
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. For example:
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Summer parties in the garden
- Summer staff days
- Birthdays and milestone parties
For guests coming by train, New Milton station is about 1.7 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any travel or access charges
- The full menu and the sides
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How dietary needs are handled
- 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