Hampshire · England
BBQ Catering in Longstock
Hot off the grill at your event in Longstock: a full barbecue menu, with salads and potatoes on the side.
- Neighbourhood parties
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Team days and staff summer parties
BBQ catering in Longstock
About our BBQ catering in Longstock
In Longstock, a barbecue is a favourite for relaxed events: familiar food, lots of choice and no formality. With us cooking, nobody you know spends the afternoon at the grill. Whether it’s summer parties in the garden and team days and staff summer parties, we will put together a menu of beef burgers, sausages and beef brisket.
In a small place like Longstock, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll handle the rest. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
What we serve, dish by dish
Pulled pork
A pulled pork roll is a barbecue favourite.
Beef burgers
A burger is the barbecue classic, loved by most ages.
Planning the cooking spot
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what helps:
- A spot well clear of buildings
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
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.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
Our staff keep the serving table tidy and topped up, so the barbecue looks as good at the end as at the start.
China crockery is available on request, at extra cost.
The process
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower will not stop it, though your guests will want shelter if it rains. A summer barbecue in Longstock stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:10pm.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover before service.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Preparing for the day
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
- Name a contact for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with a DIY barbecue, no host is stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the cooking is in experienced hands. 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. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Why us?
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Planned to your running order
Questions from Longstock
Can you do a barbecue in Longstock Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Longstock close to London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
The cooking area is covered, so it is guests who need a wet-weather plan.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Will you clear up afterwards?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
We can. The hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and the barbecue adds choice.
Do you come to Longstock?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Longstock and Hampshire. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Events we cater in Longstock
Food handled by a professional team
In Longstock and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Summer parties in the garden
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Evening wedding food
- Summer staff days
A green space like Longstock Park is tempting, but a catered barbecue there needs the landowner’s say-so.
Questions to ask before you book
- What crockery is supplied
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Places near Longstock
Also in Longstock
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Numbers
- Distance from us
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Crockery choices
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.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- The address or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
Send us the date, the address or SO20 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Barbecues in Longstock: gardens, clubs and local tips
Longstock is about 5 miles south of Andover, in Hampshire. We are happy to travel to Longstock for events and the places nearby. Longstock is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 15 miles away.
If the day starts at a church like Church of St Mary, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Test Valley School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
For events in SO20, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and a serving time. Nearby, we also cater events in Leckford (1 mile east), Stockbridge (1 mile south), Fullerton (2 miles north-east), Cottonworth (2 miles north-east) and Chilbolton (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (9 miles south-east), Eastleigh (13 miles south-east), Andover (5 miles north), Totton (15 miles south), Chandler's Ford (11 miles south-east) and Romsey (10 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.8 miles north). Open spaces near Longstock include Mill Lake.
- Local pubs include The Peat Spade Public House (under half a mile east)
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away