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Barbecue Catering in Houghton, Hampshire
BBQ catering for events in Houghton: grilled on site with staff to serve and clear, so you can relax with your guests.
- Leaving parties
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Garden parties
A barbecue near Houghton
Who books BBQ catering in Houghton?
Meat-free choices that are not an afterthought
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- Street parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Leaving and retirement parties
If the day starts at a church like Church of All Saints, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
BBQ catering in Houghton, cooked on site
Some hosts in Houghton pair a barbecue with a hog roast, so there’s a centrepiece and plenty of choice. We can quote for either or both. We’re frequently asked to cater Fêtes, fairs and sports days and club open days, with BBQ ribs, coleslaw and halloumi skewers.
In a small place like Houghton, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
Planning the cooking spot
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- A clear way in from where we park
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
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Your questions about a catered barbecue in Houghton
How far is Houghton from London?
About 68 miles from central London.
Is Houghton too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
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.
What does the venue need to provide?
Mostly space and access: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We’ll confirm details when we quote.
Can you do halal?
No, we don’t offer halal meat. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
Should we have every meat?
Most events choose three or four meats, plus the meat-free options. Fewer items keeps service quick.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Typically, yes: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Tell us how many children to expect.
What meats do you barbecue?
Beef burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, with halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Sides include salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Houghton barbecues: local tips
Houghton is about 6 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. We cover Houghton and its neighbours for events. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 13 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Houghton are Mottisfont Abbey (3.2 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Test Valley School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
We bring barbecues to events all over SO20. Local streets include Kents Orchard, Houghton Farm Close and Stevens Drove; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. We also bring barbecues to events in Horsebridge (1 mile south-east), Broughton (2 miles west), Stonymarsh (3 miles south), Mottisfont (3 miles south) and Michelmersh (4 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (9 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (9 miles south-east) and Hedge End (15 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Boot Inn (within half a mile north)
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Request gluten-free rolls
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.
How we price a catered barbecue
Here’s what affects the price:
- Crockery choices
- Season and day of the week
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Dietary requirements
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- An estimate of numbers
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or SO20 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
What comes off the grill
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Beef brisket
Slow-cooked beef brisket, sliced to serve, for a more substantial plate.
How the day works
Most barbecue food is cooked through service, so we time our arrival around your serving time. That keeps everything hot and fresh. Sunset in Houghton is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We set up under cover before service.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Before we arrive
- Think about where the smoke will drift
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to doing the barbecue yourself, no host is stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the food is cooked properly by people who do it every week. The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Why book our barbecue in Houghton
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Timed around your day
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Read our prices page and our barbecue menu ideas.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away