Hampshire · England
BBQ Catering in Minstead
Thinking about a catered barbecue in Minstead? Our chef cooks on site, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
Planning an event in Minstead?
About our BBQ catering in Minstead
Food from a barbecue is best eaten hot off the grill, which is why we cook and serve as your guests come up. Give us your serving time and we’ll work to it. Whether it’s street parties and summer parties in the garden, we’ll put together a menu of coleslaw, pulled pork and chicken skewers and more.
A barbecue in the countryside near Minstead makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve.
Events we cater in Minstead
Cooked in front of your guests
People around Minstead book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Retirement do’s
- Charity fundraisers
If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Ashurst New Forest station, roughly 3.2 miles east of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Allergen information for every dish
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What comes off the grill
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Pulled pork
A pulled pork roll is a barbecue favourite.
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. For an evening barbecue in Minstead, think about light: daylight lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:10pm. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- Show us the space.
- We check it and send a price.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We clear up so you do not have to.
Before we arrive
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
Running late? Let us know, and we’ll work around it where possible.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
For event organisers in Minstead
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Minstead: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Minstead?
Ashurst New Forest station, about 3.2 miles east of the centre.
Do you cater at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
We do. There is a halloumi option and a vegan option.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season, with cover over the grill. Plan shelter for your guests.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Sides include salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What do children usually eat?
Burgers and sausages are normally the children’s favourites, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who does not eat meat. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
Do you cover Minstead?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
When should we book BBQ catering?
Once your date is fixed, particularly for a summer weekend. Short notice is still worth a try: fill in our quote form.
Towns and villages near Minstead
Other occasions in Minstead
What BBQ catering costs
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Your date and serving time
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
- The venue or postcode
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue if a few things are right. Check these:
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- A clear way in from where we park
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the grill
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with a DIY barbecue, no host is stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the cooking is in experienced hands. What you choose to eat matters most: 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 with us
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Planned to your running order
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
See how we price and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Minstead barbecues: local tips
Minstead is about 4 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. We cater events of every size in Minstead. We cater 683 places in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 9 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. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Minstead Training Project, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. Minstead is within about 3 miles of the New Forest National Park, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Wherever your event is in SO43, we can bring the barbecue to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event in a garden on Bull Lane, Seaman's Lane and Football Green or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Nearby, we also cater events in Wittensford (2 miles north), Cadnam (2 miles north-east), Bartley (2 miles north-east), Woodlands (3 miles east) and Newbridge (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Eastleigh (12 miles north-east), Totton (4 miles east), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north-east), Hedge End (13 miles east), Lymington (10 miles south) and Romsey (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Ashurst Hospital (3.3 miles east). The countryside around Minstead includes Copythorne Common.
- Nearby, you will find Trusty Servant Inn (within half a mile south-west)
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards