Hampshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire
BBQ catering in Lee-on-the-Solent for your event: burgers, ribs and brisket with salads and potatoes, served by our staff.
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Fundraising days
- Summer staff days
A barbecue near Lee-on-the-Solent
BBQ catering in Lee-on-the-Solent, cooked on site
A good barbecue is about more than burgers: pulled pork, brisket and ribs turn it into a proper meal, served with salads, coleslaw and potatoes. For street parties and work barbecues, we can cook coleslaw, chicken skewers and beef brisket.
Barbecues around Lee-on-the-Solent are often relaxed garden affairs. A catered barbecue fits right in, with nobody you know stuck at the grill. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Perfect for your event in Lee-on-the-Solent
Food safety taken care of
Hosts in Lee-on-the-Solent book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Family celebrations
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Community fun days
Nearby historic houses include Osborne House (4.9 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether VAT is included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Plates, china and cutlery
Where the barbecue can go in Lee-on-the-Solent
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Lee-on-the-Solent
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Pulled pork
For event organisers in Lee-on-the-Solent
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
The process
The barbecue goes on the agreed spot, so your event carries on around us. Smoke drifts, so we’ll think about the wind with you. Autumn and winter barbecues in Lee-on-the-Solent get dark early: about 7:10pm by late September and 4:00pm by December. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Show us the space.
- We check it and send a price.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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A catered BBQ in Lee-on-the-Solent: what to know
Lee-on-the-Solent is about 2 miles west of Gosport, in Hampshire. Lee-on-the-Solent and the surrounding area are covered for events. We cater all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 12 miles away.
If the day starts at a church like Church of St Faith, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Lee-On-the-Solent Infant and Nursery School, often want a barbecue. With the coast within about 5 miles of Lee-on-the-Solent, wind is the thing to plan for: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO13, so your event can be anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as High Street, Victoria Square and Wheatcroft Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Crofton (1 mile north), Peel Common (1 mile north), Rowner (2 miles north-east), Bridgemary (2 miles north-east) and Gosport (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (10 miles north-east), Eastleigh (13 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles north), Horndean (11 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-west) and Hedge End (9 miles north-west).
A little further out are Fareham Shopping Centre (3.6 miles north) and Gosport War Memorial Hospital (2.1 miles east). Within reach you will find West of the River Alver.
- Nearby schools include Crofton School (1.4 miles north) and Baycroft School (1.4 miles north)
Common questions in Lee-on-the-Solent
Which station is closest to Lee-on-the-Solent?
The closest is Fareham station, roughly 3.5 miles away.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do you offer halal meat?
We don’t offer halal. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
What do children normally eat?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
Is clearing up included?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Weekday and off-season dates are frequently easier. Fill in our quote form.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
The cooking area is covered, but guests will want shelter too.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Tell us numbers so there is enough.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
We set up on the spot we agreed and stay out of the way, so the event carries on around us.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Nearby places to Lee-on-the-Solent
Other occasions in Lee-on-the-Solent
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with a DIY barbecue, nobody you know spends the event at the grill, and the food is cooked properly by people who do it every week. What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
What you get with us
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
Read how we price or our barbecue menu ideas.
What we serve, dish by dish
BBQ ribs
For guests who love barbecue, the ribs are frequently the highlight.
Sausages
Barbecued sausages are always popular, served in a roll or with sides.
How we price a catered barbecue
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The journey to the venue
- Numbers
- Access to the cooking area
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away