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Barbecue Catering in Ibthorpe, Hampshire
BBQ catering in Ibthorpe: a barbecue cooked at your event, with burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, and our staff serve.
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Fundraising barbecues
A barbecue near Ibthorpe
Who books BBQ catering in Ibthorpe?
You enjoy the barbecue instead of cooking it
Hosts in Ibthorpe book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Leaving parties
- Fundraising barbecues
- Summer staff days
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
For a fundraiser at a school like Hurstbourne Tarrant Church of England Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for every dish
- Travel and any London charges
BBQ catering in Ibthorpe, cooked on site
Some of the best barbecues are the ones where the host gets to sit down. Our chef cooks, our staff serve and we tidy up afterwards, so your time goes on your guests, not the food. We serve beef brisket, chicken skewers and BBQ ribs, and we are regularly asked to cater community fun days and work barbecues.
A barbecue in the countryside near Ibthorpe makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
The serving table is kept tidy and stocked, right through the service.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
Towns and villages near Ibthorpe
What else we do in Ibthorpe
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Travel to Ibthorpe
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
- Numbers
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Roughly how many people
- Where the event is
- Any venue rules
- Allergies we should know about
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with a DIY barbecue, no host is stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the cooking is in experienced hands. 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.
What you get with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Timed around your day
- Add a hog roast alongside
Read our pricing and our barbecue menu ideas.
FAQs for Ibthorpe
Is Ibthorpe close to London?
About 61 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Ibthorpe?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How much choice do we need?
Not usually. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats and we’ll advise on the rest.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
Can you cater in Ibthorpe?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Do you offer halal meat?
No, we don’t offer halal meat. Our meat-free options are there, or halal food would need to be arranged separately.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
As soon as you know the date, especially for June to September. But ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
We cook under cover, so the season doesn’t stop us. In winter, plan lighting and somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A spot well clear of buildings
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
What happens on the day
Before service, we set up the grill and the serving table on the agreed spot. Then it’s a case of cooking and serving through the time you’ve chosen. Autumn and winter barbecues in Ibthorpe get dark early: about 7:10pm by late September and 4:00pm by December. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover before service.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Include children in your numbers
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or SP11 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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About the food
Beef brisket
Brisket is a favourite with people who like their beef, in a roll or with sides.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
A catered BBQ in Ibthorpe: what to know
Ibthorpe is about 5 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. Ibthorpe and the surrounding area are covered for events. Ibthorpe is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Ibthorpe to Reading (24 miles away).
Within reach of Ibthorpe are historic houses such as Stargroves (4.9 miles north-east). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. If the day starts at a church like Church of St Peter, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
For events in SP11, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook. Other places close to Ibthorpe we cover include Hurstbourne Tarrant (1 mile south-east), Stoke (2 miles south-east), Upper Enham (2 miles south), Wildhern (2 miles south-west) and Little London (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles east), Andover (5 miles south), Tadley (15 miles east), Tidworth (9 miles west), Kempshott (14 miles east) and Ludgershall (7 miles west).
A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Anton Lakes and Pilot Hill.
- Local pubs include George And Dragon Public House (0.5 miles south-east)
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards