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BBQ Catering in Lower Slackstead
Hot off the grill at your event in Lower Slackstead: a full barbecue menu, with salads and potatoes on the side.
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Garden parties
- Leaving and retirement parties
BBQ catering in Lower Slackstead
How the day works
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower won’t stop it, though your guests will want shelter if it rains. At midsummer, it is light in Lower Slackstead until about 9:25pm, 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 arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or SO51 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
About our BBQ catering in Lower Slackstead
A barbecue suits mixed groups well, because there’s beef, chicken and pork to choose from, plus halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. We are often asked to cater cricket, football and rugby club days and evening wedding food, serving beef burgers, pulled pork and coleslaw.
In a small place like Lower Slackstead, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you’re not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
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Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Lower Slackstead
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
- Beef brisket
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Planning a barbecue in Lower Slackstead
Lower Slackstead is about 3 miles north-east of Romsey, in Hampshire. Lower Slackstead is well within our area for events and the places nearby. Lower Slackstead is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Lower Slackstead to Southampton (8 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Romsey station, about 3.3 miles south-west. After a christening at a church such as Church of All Saints, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Events anywhere in SO51 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and roughly how many guests. If your venue is just outside Lower Slackstead, we also cover Knapp (1 mile south-east), Braishfield (1 mile west), Ampfield (1 mile south), Gosport (2 miles south) and Crampmoor (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (6 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (8 miles south), Chandler's Ford (4 miles south-east) and Hedge End (10 miles south-east).
A little further out are King Johns House (3.7 miles south-west) and Romsey Community Hospital (3 miles south-west). The countryside around Lower Slackstead includes Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
Why choose BBQ catering in Lower Slackstead?
Cooked in front of your guests
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Lower Slackstead. For example:
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Evening wedding food
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Street parties
Within reach of Lower Slackstead are historic houses such as Mottisfont Abbey (4.3 miles west). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel or access charges
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The full menu and the sides
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the moment service begins, so nobody waits for the first burgers.
China crockery is available on request, at extra cost.
Why choose BBQ catering in Lower Slackstead?
Next to 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. The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Why book our barbecue in Lower Slackstead
- Six meats to choose from
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read our prices page and BBQ menu ideas.
What BBQ catering costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
- Plates or china
- Travel to Lower Slackstead
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Any venue rules
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Lower Slackstead
Is Lower Slackstead too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Lower Slackstead close to London?
About 67 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you label the food for allergies?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What does the venue need to provide?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Let us know about the site and we will confirm what we need.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Burgers and sausages are generally the children’s favourites, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who doesn’t eat meat. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Beef burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, with halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Sides include salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
When should we book BBQ catering?
Once your date is fixed, especially for June to September. Short notice is still worth a try: send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
A closer look at the menu
BBQ ribs
Glazed ribs turn a barbecue into a proper spread, alongside the other meats.
Pulled pork
Pulled pork in a roll with coleslaw is hard to beat.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors 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