Hampshire · England
BBQ Catering in Knowle
Hot off the grill at your event in Knowle: a full barbecue menu, plus sides, served by our staff.
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Team days and staff summer parties
Planning an event in Knowle?
BBQ catering in Knowle, cooked on site
In Knowle, a barbecue is a favourite for relaxed events: plenty of choice, nothing fussy and everyone happy. With us cooking, nobody you know spends the afternoon at the grill. Whether it is cricket, football and rugby club days and street parties, we will put together a menu of pulled pork, coleslaw and chicken skewers and more.
Country barbecues near Knowle are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Knowle: your questions answered
How far is Knowle from London?
About 64 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Knowle?
The closest is Fareham station, roughly 2 miles away.
Do you label the food for allergies?
We give you allergen information for every dish, and we will label the meat-free choices clearly.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
We do. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
How much choice do we need?
You do not need everything. Mix quick-grilled items with pulled pork or brisket.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, on site at your venue in Knowle. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
We bring cover for the grill, but guests will want shelter too.
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Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
Running late? Let us know, and we’ll work around it where possible.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Beef burgers
Our chef grills beef burgers to order, hot off the barbecue.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with a hog roast, a barbecue gives more choice, which helps when some guests don’t eat pork. A hog roast feeds everyone at once and makes a centrepiece, so some events have both. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Our staff serve and clear
- Planned to your running order
See how we price and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Planning a barbecue in Knowle
Knowle is about 2 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Knowle and the surrounding area are covered for events. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Knowle to Southampton (about 9 miles away).
Coming by train? Fareham station is about 2 miles away. For a fundraiser at a school like Orchard Lea Infant School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. The sea is within about 5 miles of Knowle, so breezy days are common: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
Wherever your event is in PO17, we can bring the barbecue to you. That could mean an event in a garden on Serotine Close, Boundary Walk and Park Approach or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater events in Funtley (1 mile south), Tapnage (1 mile north-west), Heathfield (2 miles south), Segensworth (2 miles west) and Titchfield Park (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles east) and Totton (13 miles west).
A little further out are Portchester Castle (4.9 miles south-east) and Knowle Hospital (under half a mile north-east). The countryside around Knowle includes Portsdown Hill and Swanwick Lakes.
- Schools near Knowle include The Henry Cort Community College (1.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Miners Arms (0.7 miles south)
How the day works
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower will not stop it, though your guests will want shelter if it rains. At midsummer, it is light in Knowle until about 9:20pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:10pm.
- 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
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Why choose BBQ catering in Knowle?
Meat-free choices that are not an afterthought
Hosts in Knowle book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Family celebrations
- Garden parties
- Birthdays and milestone parties
After a christening at a church such as Church of St Francis, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What your quote should include
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Where the barbecue can go in Knowle
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- Parking near the grill
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
Working with your venue
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
What BBQ catering costs
Each price is built from:
- Travel to Knowle
- How many people are eating
- Plates or china
- Access to the cooking area
The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Details that help
When you enquire, please mention:
- Dietary requirements
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
- The address or postcode
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and 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