Hampshire · England
BBQ Catering for Picket Piece
Give your guests a proper barbecue at your event in Picket Piece. Our chef grills on site, so nobody you know is stuck at the barbecue.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Leaving parties
- Work barbecues
Book a BBQ in Picket Piece
A catered BBQ in Picket Piece: what to know
Picket Piece is about 2 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Events in Picket Piece are part of our patch. Picket Piece is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Picket Piece to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Andover station, about 2.4 miles west.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP11. Whether your event is on Locksbridge Road, Wyke Court and Galbraith Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and cook there. We also bring barbecues to events in Finkley Down (1 mile west), Andover Down (1 mile south), Finkley (1 mile north-west), Picket Twenty (1 mile south-west) and East Anton (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south-east), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (10 miles west), Weeke (11 miles south-east) and Kempshott (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (0.6 miles west). The countryside around Picket Piece includes Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Schools near Picket Piece include Winton Community Academy (1.4 miles south-west)
BBQ catering in Picket Piece, served hot
Barbecues are good at pleasing everyone, with beef, chicken and pork on the menu, plus halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. On the menu are beef burgers, chicken skewers and sausages, and we’re regularly asked to cater engagement and anniversary parties and cricket, football and rugby club days.
Around Picket Piece, a garden with room to spare is all you need. It suits that kind of day, with nobody you know stuck at the grill. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
A closer look at the menu
BBQ ribs
For guests who love barbecue, the ribs are often the highlight.
Pulled pork
Slow-cooked pork, pulled apart, piled into rolls, often with coleslaw.
FAQs for Picket Piece
How far is Picket Piece from London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Picket Piece?
Andover station, about 2.4 miles west of the centre.
How many meats should we choose?
Not usually. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats and we will advise on the rest.
What if it rains?
We bring cover for the grill, but guests will want shelter too.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes. Our chef cooks outdoors, under cover, at your event, and our staff serve and clear.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
We cook under cover, so the season doesn’t stop us. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: use our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to a formal plated meal, a barbecue is relaxed and sociable, and needs no kitchen at the venue. What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Why book our barbecue in Picket Piece
- Our staff serve and clear
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
See how we price or our barbecue menu ideas.
Events we cater in Picket Piece
Food safety taken care of
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- Summer parties in the garden
- Leaving parties
- Neighbourhood parties
- Fundraising days
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Pilgrims' Cross CofE Aided Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Request gluten-free rolls
All the cooking and serving equipment comes with us, so you don’t need to find grills or tongs.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
What affects the price in Picket Piece
The biggest factors are:
- Plates or china
- The number of people
- Access to the cooking area
- Season and day of the week
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Roughly how many people
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any venue rules
Send us the date, the address or SP11 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
We set up where we agreed and keep out of the way, so your event carries on around us. Smoke drifts, so we’ll think about the wind with you. Autumn and winter barbecues in Picket Piece get dark early: about 7:10pm by late September and 4:00pm by December. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Send a photo of where the barbecue could go.
- We check it and send a price.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
How to get a price
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Where the barbecue can go in Picket Piece
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- Space for our vehicle nearby
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the grill
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away