Hampshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Lymore, Hampshire
Thinking about a catered barbecue in Lymore? Our chef cooks on site, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
- Summer parties in the garden
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
A barbecue near Lymore
How our BBQ catering works in Lymore
There is more to a catered barbecue than burgers: slow-cooked pulled pork, sliced beef brisket and glazed ribs make it feel like a meal, served with salads, coleslaw and potatoes. We are often asked to cater 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays and cricket, football and rugby club days, with chicken skewers, beef burgers and sausages.
In a small place like Lymore, 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 handle the rest. All the barbecue, none of the effort: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Lymore
Is Lymore too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you barbecue near the sea around Lymore?
Yes. We cook under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season, with cover over the grill. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
Can you do halal?
We do not. If guests need halal, arrange that separately; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Midweek dates are usually easier to get. Send us your details through our quote form.
What if it rains?
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop it. Have a gazebo, marquee or room indoors for eating.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
Yes. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
Lymore barbecues: local tips
Lymore is about 2 miles south-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. Hosts in Lymore book us for events of all sizes. We bring barbecues to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Lymore to Southampton (about 15 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Lymington Town station is about 2.7 miles away. If the day starts at a church like Church of All Saints, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. Lymore is within about 6 miles of the New Forest National Park, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. The sea is within about 3 miles of Lymore, so breezy days are common: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
For events in SO41, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Lymore Valley, Lymore Lane and School Lane; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover events in Everton (1 mile north), Milford on Sea (1 mile south-west), Keyhaven (1 mile south-east), Lower Pennington (1 mile east) and Pennington (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Totton (13 miles north), Hythe (12 miles north-east), New Milton (4 miles west), Ringwood (12 miles north-west), Warsash (15 miles north-east) and Barton on Sea (4 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Lymington New Forest Hospital (2.9 miles north-east) and St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (2.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Lymore include Milford on Sea LNR.
- Local schools include Priestlands School (1.8 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Crown Public House (0.7 miles north)
Looking after everyone
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
We cook as your guests come up, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The journey to the venue
- How many people are eating
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- Dietary requirements
- Anything the venue has asked for
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- Sausages
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
About the food
Beef brisket
Brisket makes a barbecue feel like a proper meal.
BBQ ribs
Sticky, glazed ribs are the messy treat of the menu.
Why choose BBQ catering in Lymore?
Compared with ordering takeaway, the cooking is part of the atmosphere, and the grill becomes a gathering point. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- Planned to your running order
- An itemised quote
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
Read our prices page and menu ideas for your barbecue.
The process
We arrive in good time before service, so the grill is hot by the time you want to eat. The smell soon brings people over. A summer barbecue in Lymore 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.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We check the space and quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave the area tidy.
Before we arrive
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
- Let us know about tight access
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
Events we cater in Lymore
Food handled by a professional team
People around Lymore book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Charity fundraisers
- Summer parties in the garden
- Leaving parties
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Milford-on-Sea Church of England Primary School, frequently want a barbecue.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- A clear list of what’s included
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Also in Lymore
- 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