Hampshire · England
BBQ Catering in Northbrook
Planning a catered barbecue in Northbrook? Our chef cooks on site, with halloumi skewers and a vegan option for non-meat eaters.
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Summer staff days
- Summer parties in the garden
Book a BBQ in Northbrook
BBQ catering in Northbrook, cooked on site
From a small family gathering to a big club day, a barbecue can be planned around the size of your event. Tell us your rough numbers and we’ll plan the menu and service. On the menu are beef burgers, coleslaw and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for Fêtes, fairs and sports days and family celebrations.
A barbecue in the countryside near Northbrook makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, depending on the occasion.
Beef burgers
Burgers cook quickly on the grill, which helps at busy times.
Events we cater in Northbrook
Cooked on site, served hot
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- Club open days
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Garden parties
- Big birthday parties
For a fundraiser at a school like Micheldever CofE Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether plates or china are included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel and any London charges
- The full menu and the sides
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The journey to the venue
- Crockery choices
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
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. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Any venue rules
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- The date and time of the event
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Places near Northbrook
Other occasions in Northbrook
What happens on the day
One of us cooks, the others serve, so service stays steady. After service, we clear up and pack away. A summer barbecue in Northbrook stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. In late September, it is dark by about 7:10pm.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Choose your meats and sides.
- We check the space and quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Let us know about tight access
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with a barbecue cooked by friends, nobody is left cooking while the party happens, and food safety is in professional hands. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our barbecue in Northbrook
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- No surprises: everything in writing
- A full barbecue menu
Read our pricing or our barbecue menu ideas.
Space, access and the venue
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the grill
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
Northbrook barbecues: local tips
Northbrook is about 7 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. Events in Northbrook are part of our patch. Northbrook is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 17 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Micheldever station, about 2.1 miles north. After a christening at a church such as Church of St Mary, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Here we cover the SO21 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Nearby, we also cater events in Micheldever (1 mile south-east), Stoke Charity (1 mile west), Hunton (2 miles west), Micheldever Station (2 miles north) and East Stratton (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (11 miles north-east), Winchester (7 miles south), Eastleigh (13 miles south), Andover (10 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-west) and Alton (13 miles east).
- Local pubs include Half Moon and Spread Eagle pub (0.6 miles south-east)
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
The serving table is kept tidy and stocked, right through the service.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
Common questions in Northbrook
What’s the nearest station to Northbrook?
The closest is Micheldever station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Northbrook?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
Yes. Many bigger events have both. Tell us your numbers and we will suggest a split.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Weekday and off-season dates are often easier. Use our quote form.
How do you handle food safety?
That’s one of the best reasons to have it catered: raw and cooked food are kept apart, with separate tongs and boards.
Will you clear up afterwards?
Yes, we clear up after service, so there is very little washing up. Ask if you’d like china.
Do you come to Northbrook?
We do. Send us the address and we will check the date.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away