Hampshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Locks Heath, Hampshire
BBQ catering for events in Locks Heath: grilled on site with staff to serve and clear, so you can relax with your guests.
- Summer parties in the garden
- Fundraising barbecues
- School fairs and summer fêtes
BBQ catering for Locks Heath
Barbecues in Locks Heath: gardens, clubs and local tips
Locks Heath is about 3 miles west of Fareham, in Hampshire. Planning a catered barbecue in Locks Heath? We can help. We cater 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 7 miles away.
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Park Gate Primary School, often want a barbecue. After a christening at a church such as St John, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. The sea is within about 2 miles of Locks Heath, 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 SO31, PO14 and PO15, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Local streets include Church Road, Lower Church Road and Laxton Close; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Locks Heath, we also cover Titchfield Common (1 mile south-east), Park Gate (1 mile north), Warsash (1 mile south-west), Sarisbury (1 mile north-west) and Segensworth (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
A little further out are St Andrew's Castle (2.2 miles west) and Carron Row Farm Museum (1.6 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Holly Hill Woodland Park.
- Nearby schools include Brookfield Community School and Language College (0.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Jolly Farmer Public House (0.7 miles south-west)
BBQ catering for your event in Locks Heath
Food from a barbecue is best eaten hot off the grill, so we cook and serve through the agreed service time. Give us your serving time and we will work to it. On the menu are BBQ ribs, sausages and coleslaw, and typical bookings are for cricket, football and rugby club days and birthdays and milestone parties.
In a place like Locks Heath, a barbecue at home is generally the easiest option. Tell us about the drive and the garden, and we will do the rest. All the barbecue, none of the effort: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
What affects the price in Locks Heath
Each price is built from:
- Plates or china
- Access to the cooking area
- Season and day of the week
- Numbers
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Who books BBQ catering in Locks Heath?
Cooked in front of your guests
In Locks Heath, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Big birthday parties
- Work barbecues
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Informal weddings
For guests coming by train, Swanwick station is about 0.9 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- If the price includes VAT
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Locks Heath
Is Locks Heath close to London?
Roughly 67 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Locks Heath?
Swanwick station, about 0.9 miles north of the centre.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
Once your date is fixed, particularly for a summer weekend. But ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
That is one of the best reasons to have it catered: separate equipment for raw and cooked food, and everything cooked through.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What do children generally 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.
Will you clear up afterwards?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Of course. A barbecue works as a plated meal with sides.
What happens on the day
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower will not stop it, but plan somewhere dry for people to eat. A summer barbecue in Locks Heath stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it’s dark by about 7:10pm.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We set up under cover before service.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Before we arrive
- Think about where the smoke will drift
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
Our staff keep the serving table tidy and topped up, right through the service.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, quoted separately.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Beef brisket
Beef brisket is slow-cooked and sliced, for a more substantial plate.
Working with your venue
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
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Why choose BBQ catering in Locks Heath?
Next to a buffet, barbecue food is hot and cooked to order, and nothing sits out all afternoon. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Timed around your day
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away