Hampshire · England
BBQ Catering in Hursley
Want a barbecue in Hursley without standing at the grill? Our chef and team handle everything, with burgers, ribs, pulled pork and more.
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Team days and staff summer parties
- School fairs and summer fêtes
Planning an event in Hursley?
Barbecues in Hursley: gardens, clubs and local tips
Hursley is about 3 miles north of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. Hursley is well within our area for events. Hursley is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 7 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Shawford station, about 2.7 miles east. If the day starts at a church like Church of All Saints, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
Events anywhere in SO21 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Local streets include Sussex Close, Heathcote Place and Port Lane; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Ladwell (1 mile south), Oliver's Battery (2 miles north-east), Compton (2 miles east), Otterbourne (2 miles south-east) and South Down (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (4 miles north-east), Eastleigh (4 miles south-east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (9 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Winchester Castle (3.9 miles north-east) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (3.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Hursley include Twyford Down and Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Thornden School (2.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The King's Head pub (within half a mile south)
BBQ catering in Hursley, served hot
For bigger events in Hursley, a barbecue can sit alongside a hog roast, giving guests both the spectacle and the variety. We can quote for either or both. We’re frequently asked to cater relaxed weddings and evening receptions and club open days, serving coleslaw, halloumi skewers and BBQ ribs.
Country barbecues near Hursley are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. All the barbecue, none of the effort: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
Perfect for your event in Hursley
Hot food straight off the grill
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. For example:
- Fundraising days
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Informal weddings
- Big birthday parties
PTAs at schools such as John Keble Church of England Primary School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How dietary needs are handled
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Nearby places to Hursley
More for events in Hursley
A barbecue or other catering?
Next to a fixed venue menu, a catered barbecue lets you choose exactly what’s served, and eat outdoors. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Serving and clearing done for you
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at how we price or menu ideas for your barbecue.
What happens on the day
We get there well ahead of food time, so the barbecue is ready when you are. The smell soon brings people over. Evening barbecues in Hursley need a little planning: daylight lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:10pm. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
Getting a price
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a catered barbecue
Things that change the price:
- Plates or china
- How many people are eating
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access to the cooking area
The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Any venue rules
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
- Roughly how many people
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.
The menu, dish by dish
Beef brisket
For beef lovers, brisket is the one to choose, served on a plate or in a roll.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue if a few things are right. Check these:
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
FAQs for Hursley
What’s the nearest station to Hursley?
The closest is Shawford station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Is Hursley too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come to Hursley?
Yes, Hursley is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
How much choice do we need?
You do not need everything. Mix quick-grilled items with pulled pork or brisket and we will advise on the rest.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
That is one of the best reasons to have it catered: raw and cooked food are kept apart, with separate tongs and boards.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes. Our chef cooks outdoors, under cover, at your event, with our staff serving and clearing.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
We bring everything we need to cook and serve, so you do not need to find grills or tongs.
China crockery is available on request, at extra cost.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards