Hampshire · England
BBQ Catering in Ower
Fresh from the grill, served at your event in Ower: burgers, sausages, chicken skewers and ribs, with salads and potatoes on the side.
- Big birthday parties
- Summer parties in the garden
- Fundraising days
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BBQ catering in Ower, served hot
Burgers, sausages and chicken skewers come straight off the grill, and pulled pork, brisket and ribs make it a proper feast. You choose the mix that suits your event. Typical bookings include relaxed weddings and evening receptions and summer staff days, serving beef burgers, coleslaw and sausages.
A barbecue in the countryside near Ower makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
Running late? Let us know, and we will adjust where we can.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
A catered BBQ in Ower: what to know
Ower is about 2 miles north-west of Totton, in Hampshire. Hosts in Ower book us for events of all sizes. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 7 miles away.
If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Totton station, about 3 miles south-east. If your garden is too small, a club or hall near Ower with outdoor space frequently works. The New Forest National Park is within about 6 miles of Ower, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Events anywhere in SO51 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and a serving time. We can cater an event on streets such as Romsey Road and Salisbury Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Wigley (1 mile north), Hillstreet (1 mile east), Copythorne (1 mile south-west), Winsor (1 mile south-west) and Newbridge (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles east), Chandler's Ford (7 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles east), Lymington (13 miles south) and Romsey (4 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.1 miles south) and Eling Experience (2.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Ower includes Copythorne Common.
- Local facilities include Romsey Extra (2.7 miles north-east)
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
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Organising for someone else?
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with ordering takeaway, a barbecue becomes part of the event, with the smell drawing people over. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why Ower hosts choose us
- Add a hog roast alongside
- An itemised quote
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Hot food straight off the grill
Read our prices page and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Events we cater in Ower
Meat-free choices that aren’t an afterthought
In Ower, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Sports clubs and team events
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Neighbourhood parties
- Fundraising barbecues
Historic houses near Ower include Landford Manor (4.6 miles north-west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether plates or china are included
What affects the price in Ower
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The date and time of year
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
- How many people are eating
The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Rough numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are quick to grill, so they keep the queue moving.
Sausages
Sausages are a barbecue favourite, served in a roll or with sides.
Common questions in Ower
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 will follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Ower?
Totton station, about 3 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
Can you cater in Ower?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Ower and the rest of Hampshire included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
That is 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?
We tidy the serving area, so there’s very little washing up. Ask if you’d like china.
What do children typically eat?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who does not eat meat. Let us know numbers for children.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Yes. A barbecue works as a plated meal with sides.
What happens on the day
Barbecue food is best straight off the grill, so we cook to order through service. Slow-cooked meats are ready as soon as service begins, so nobody waits for the first round. For an evening barbecue in Ower, think about light: it’s light until about 9:25pm in June but only about 7:10pm in late September. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and get the grill hot.
- We cook and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Name a contact for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards