Hampshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Meonstoke, Hampshire
A catered barbecue for events around Meonstoke: hot food off the grill, salads and sides, and staff to serve.
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Evening wedding food
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
A barbecue near Meonstoke
About our BBQ catering in Meonstoke
There’s more to a catered barbecue than burgers: pulled pork, brisket and ribs turn it into a proper meal, with salads, coleslaw and potatoes on the side. Whether it is club open days and summer parties in the garden, we can cook beef brisket, coleslaw and chicken skewers.
In a small place like Meonstoke, 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 plan the route. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Events we cater in Meonstoke
Halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Meonstoke and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Community fun days
- Garden parties
- Sports clubs and team events
- Family celebrations
If the day starts at a church like Church of St Andrew, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
Comparing caterers
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- A clear list of what’s included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Also near Meonstoke
Also in Meonstoke
What happens on the day
Grilled food is at its best when it is hot, so we cook to order through service. Slow-cooked meats are ready as soon as service begins, so nobody waits for the first round. At midsummer, it’s light in Meonstoke until about 9:20pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:10pm.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- We serve as people come up.
- We tidy up before we go.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
The barbecue goes where we agreed, so the event carries on around us.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to a fixed venue menu, you pick the meats, the sides and the meat-free options yourself. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why Meonstoke hosts choose us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Timed around your day
- A full barbecue menu
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at our prices page and our barbecue menu ideas.
Meonstoke barbecues: local tips
Meonstoke is about 7 miles north-west of Horndean, in Hampshire. Planning a catered barbecue in Meonstoke? We cover the whole area. We bring barbecues to 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 12 miles away.
For a fundraiser at a school like Meonstoke Church of England Infant School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. Among the historic houses close to Meonstoke are Hinton Ampner House (4.8 miles north). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking.
For events in SO32, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook. Whether your event is on High Street, Oxendown and Fry's Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the barbecue to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Corhampton (1 mile north), Exton (1 mile north), Brockbridge (1 mile south-west), Droxford (1 mile south-west) and Soberton (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (12 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles west), Fareham (9 miles south) and Horndean (7 miles south-east).
Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bucks Head pub (within half a mile north-west)
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
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.
FAQs for Meonstoke
Is Meonstoke 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 Meonstoke close to London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
Yes. The hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and the barbecue adds choice.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
As soon as you know the date, especially for June to September. Short notice is still worth a try: fill in our quote form.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Beef burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Is the food cooked safely?
Cooking properly is our job: raw and cooked food are kept apart, with separate tongs and boards.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Of course. A barbecue works as a plated meal with sides.
Space, access and the venue
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Beef brisket
Sliced brisket adds a grown-up touch.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Plates or china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers
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.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away