Hampshire · England
BBQ Catering for Ossemsley
Planning a catered barbecue in Ossemsley? Our chef cooks on site, with halloumi skewers and a vegan option for non-meat eaters.
- Work barbecues
- Summer parties in the garden
- Family celebrations
A barbecue near Ossemsley
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Sausages
Sausages are a barbecue favourite, in a roll or on a plate.
About our BBQ catering in Ossemsley
Barbecue food is at its best straight from the grill, which is why we cook and serve as your guests come up. Tell us when you’d like to eat and we will work to it. Popular choices include beef burgers, BBQ ribs and chicken skewers, and typical bookings are for school fairs and summer fêtes and club open days.
A barbecue in the countryside near Ossemsley makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
Why choose BBQ catering in Ossemsley?
Meat-free choices that are not an afterthought
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Ossemsley. Some of the most common are:
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Charity fundraisers
- Leaving parties
- Summer parties in the garden
Churches such as St John rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby normally does.
Questions to ask before you book
- Plates, china and cutlery
- VAT, if it applies
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
Our chef cooks through the agreed service time, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
Planning a barbecue in Ossemsley
Ossemsley is about 2 miles north of New Milton, in Hampshire. We cover events in Ossemsley, along with the towns and villages around it. Ossemsley is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 15 miles away.
If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is New Milton station, roughly 1.7 miles south of the centre. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Ballard School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. Ossemsley is within about 4 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. With the coast within about 6 miles of Ossemsley, wind is the thing to plan for: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
Wherever your event is in BH25, we can cook on site for your guests. Local streets include Green Lane and Ossemsley South Drive; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For events just outside Ossemsley, we cover Bashley (1 mile south-east), Wootton (1 mile north), Tiptoe (2 miles east), Mead End (2 miles east) and Ashley (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (5 miles east), Hythe (13 miles north-east), Ringwood (7 miles north-west), Barton on Sea (3 miles south) and Dibden Purlieu (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are Highcliffe Castle (3.5 miles south-west) and Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (1 mile south). Open spaces near Ossemsley include Milford on Sea LNR.
- Nearby schools include The Arnewood School (2 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Rising Sun pub (0.7 miles north-east)
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Instead of a takeaway delivery, a barbecue becomes part of the event, with the smell drawing people over. What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Six meats to choose from
- An itemised quote
Take a look at our pricing or menu ideas for your barbecue.
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
What affects the price in Ossemsley
The price comes down to:
- The journey to the venue
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How many people are eating
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
When we arrive, we position the grill under cover and get it up to heat. From there, we cook as your guests come up, worked around your serving time. By late September, sunset in Ossemsley is about 7:10pm; in December it is about 4:05pm. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave the area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Other occasions in Ossemsley
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Parking near the grill
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the grill
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Jacket potatoes
Ossemsley: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Ossemsley?
The closest is New Milton station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We cook under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
Summer is the busiest time, but we cook all year, with cover over the grill. Plan shelter for your guests.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, on site at your venue in Ossemsley. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
The cooking area is covered, so it is guests who need a wet-weather plan.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
Yes. The hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and the barbecue adds choice.
Is clearing up included?
We tidy the serving area. China is available on request.
How many meats should we choose?
Three or four meats plus the vegetarian and vegan options suits most groups. Fewer items keeps service quick.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away