Hampshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Isington, Hampshire
A barbecue in Isington, without you at the grill: the food, the grill and the team are all on us.
- Family celebrations
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Team days and staff summer parties
Book a BBQ in Isington
A closer look at the menu
Beef burgers
Our chef grills beef burgers to order, straight from the grill to the bun.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
BBQ catering in Isington, served hot
Burgers, sausages and chicken skewers come straight off the grill, with sticky ribs, pulled pork and sliced brisket alongside. You choose the mix that suits your event. We’re often asked to cater community fun days and garden parties, with sausages, pulled pork and BBQ ribs.
Near Isington, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. Everything is cooked through properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
Occasions we serve in Isington
Six meats to choose from
People around Isington book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Summer staff days
- Family celebrations
- Charity fundraisers
For guests coming by train, Bentley (Hampshire) station is about 0.8 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How dietary needs are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
After service, our staff clear up, leaving the spot tidy.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, quoted separately.
Also near Isington
What else we do in Isington
What affects the price in Isington
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Season and day of the week
- Site access
- How many people are eating
- Distance from us
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning a barbecue in Isington
Isington is about 4 miles north-east of Alton, in Hampshire. Events in Isington are part of our patch. We cater all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 14 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Binsted Church of England Primary School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. Churches such as Church of the Holy Cross rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby usually does. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Isington. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Here we cover the GU34 postcode area. Other places close to Isington we cover include Binsted (1 mile south), Blacknest (1 mile east), Bentley (1 mile north-east), Bucks Horn Oak (2 miles east) and Frithend (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (11 miles north-west), Farnborough (10 miles north-east), Fleet (7 miles north), Aldershot (7 miles north-east), Alton (4 miles south-west) and Petersfield (12 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Chase Community Hospital (5 miles south) and Barley Pound (2.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Isington include Farnham Heath and Holybourne Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Star Inn (1 mile north-east)
Planners, venues and businesses
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 venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A green light from whoever owns the site
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the grill
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we position the grill under cover and get it up to heat. Then our chef cooks through the service time, timed to when you want to eat. A summer barbecue in Isington stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it is dark by about 7:05pm.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Name a contact for the day
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or GU34 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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Common questions in Isington
How far is Isington from London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Isington?
The closest is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Should we have every meat?
You do not need everything. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats and we’ll advise on the rest.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
We bring cover for the grill, so it is guests who need a wet-weather plan.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
As soon as you know the date, particularly for a summer weekend. Short notice is still worth a try: send us your details through our quote form.
Do you label the food for allergies?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do you offer halal meat?
No. If guests need halal, arrange that separately; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
What do you need from the venue?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Tell us what’s available on site and we will confirm the rest when we quote.
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with ordering takeaway, the cooking is part of the atmosphere, and the grill becomes a gathering point. The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
What you get with us
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Timed around your day
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read our prices page and menu ideas for your barbecue.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards