Hampshire · England
BBQ Catering in Keyhaven
BBQ catering for events in Keyhaven: grilled on site with staff to serve and clear, so you can enjoy the day.
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Big birthday parties
- Community fun days
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BBQ catering for your event in Keyhaven
There’s more to a catered barbecue than burgers: slow-cooked pulled pork, sliced beef brisket and glazed ribs make it feel like a meal, with salads, coleslaw and potatoes on the side. We’re frequently asked to cater garden parties and school fairs and summer fêtes, serving beef brisket, beef burgers and sausages.
Country barbecues near Keyhaven are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains. Everything is cooked through properly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
Planning the cooking spot
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what we look for:
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Keyhaven
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to a row of street-food vans, a single barbecue feeds your group together, on a menu you’ve agreed in advance. What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why Keyhaven hosts choose us
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Served at the time you choose
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Add a hog roast alongside
Take a look at our pricing and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Barbecues in Keyhaven: gardens, clubs and local tips
Keyhaven is about 3 miles south of Lymington, in Hampshire. We cover events in Keyhaven, along with the towns and villages around it. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
If the day starts at a church like Church of All Saints, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. For guests coming by train, Lymington Town station, about 3 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Keyhaven is within about 7 miles of the New Forest National Park, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first. The sea is within about 3 miles of Keyhaven, so breezy days are common: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO41. Local streets include New Road, Keyhaven Road and Saltgrass Lane; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Milford on Sea (1 mile west), Lymore (1 mile north-west), Lower Pennington (1 mile north-east), Everton (2 miles north-west) and Pennington (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Totton (14 miles north), Hythe (12 miles north-east), New Milton (4 miles north-west), Ringwood (13 miles north-west), Warsash (15 miles north-east) and Barton on Sea (4 miles west).
Nearby you will also find St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (2.8 miles north-east) and Yarmouth Castle (3.3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Milford on Sea LNR and Tennyson Down.
- Local schools include Priestlands School (2.2 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Gun Public House (under half a mile south-east)
What BBQ catering costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many people are eating
- Plates or china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The journey to the venue
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What to tell us
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary requirements
- The address or postcode
- Rough numbers
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
Keyhaven questions
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 will follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Keyhaven?
Lymington Town station, about 3 miles north-east of the centre.
What do children usually eat?
Normally, yes: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Tell us how many children to expect.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes.
Is clearing up included?
Yes, we clear up after service. China is available on request.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
The cooking area is covered, but guests will want shelter too.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
Towns and villages near Keyhaven
What else we do in Keyhaven
Why choose BBQ catering in Keyhaven?
A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
Hosts in Keyhaven book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Street parties
For a fundraiser at a school like Milford-on-Sea Church of England Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school.
Comparing caterers
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- What crockery is supplied
- Allergen information for every dish
How it works
The barbecue goes on the agreed spot, and the rest of the space is yours. We’ll place the grill so smoke drifts away from guests. Sunset in Keyhaven is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so an early-evening barbecue is typically in daylight.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- We serve as people come up.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
How to prepare
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we’ll adjust where we can.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, at extra cost.
What we serve, dish by dish
Beef brisket
Brisket is a favourite with people who like their beef, served on a plate or in a roll.
Sausages
Children typically head straight for the sausages.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away