Hampshire · England
BBQ Catering for Picket Twenty
BBQ catering in Picket Twenty for your event: hot food off the grill, salads and sides, served by our staff.
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Garden parties
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
A barbecue near Picket Twenty
How our BBQ catering works in Picket Twenty
A good barbecue is about more than burgers: pulled pork, brisket and ribs turn it into a proper meal, served with salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Whether it is club open days and fundraising days, we’ll put together a menu of sausages, coleslaw and chicken skewers.
Near Picket Twenty, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will plan the route. You get a barbecue without the work: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
How the day works
With cover over the grill, the weather rarely holds us up, but plan somewhere dry for people to eat. At midsummer, it is light in Picket Twenty until about 9:25pm, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. In late September, it is dark by about 7:10pm.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We serve as people come up.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- 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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What comes off the grill
BBQ ribs
Ribs make a barbecue feel like a feast, served alongside the burgers and sausages.
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are grilled on site and served in a bun, straight from the grill to the bun.
Occasions we serve in Picket Twenty
Hot food straight off the grill
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Picket Twenty. For example:
- Club open days
- Evening wedding food
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Birthdays and milestone parties
Churches such as United Reformed Church rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby normally does.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs are handled
- Travel and any London charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
Towns and villages near Picket Twenty
What else we do in Picket Twenty
Planning a barbecue in Picket Twenty
Picket Twenty is about 1 mile east of Andover, in Hampshire. Picket Twenty and the surrounding area are covered for events. Picket Twenty is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Picket Twenty to Southampton (about 20 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, Andover station is about 1.8 miles away. PTAs at schools such as Pilgrims' Cross CofE Aided Primary School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days.
Anywhere in SP10 and SP11, we can bring the barbecue to you. Streets in the area include Levy Road, London Road and Stalls Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. Main roads around Picket Twenty include the A3093, which makes travel to your event easy. For events just outside Picket Twenty, we cover Andover Down (1 mile north-east), Finkley Down (1 mile north), Picket Piece (1 mile north-east), Andover (1 mile west) and East Anton (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (12 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (11 miles south-east), Tidworth (9 miles west), Weeke (11 miles south-east) and Kempshott (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Finkley Down Farm Museum (1 mile north) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (1.9 miles west). The countryside around Picket Twenty includes Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Nearby schools include Winton Community Academy (0.6 miles west)
Where the barbecue can go in Picket Twenty
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what we look for:
- A green light from whoever owns the site
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- A spot where smoke will not blow into the house or marquee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the grill
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Request gluten-free rolls
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we will work around it where possible.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
A barbecue or other catering?
Next to a fixed venue menu, you pick the meats, the sides and the meat-free options yourself. 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.
What you get with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Add a hog roast alongside
See our pricing or BBQ menu ideas.
Common questions in Picket Twenty
How far is Picket Twenty from London?
About 62 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Picket Twenty?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
We cook under cover, so rain isn’t a problem for the food. Have a gazebo, marquee or room indoors for eating.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
Is the food cooked safely?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, following Food Standards Agency advice.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
Yes, we clear up after service. China is available on request.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
How we price a catered barbecue
We work out each quote from:
- Whether you want china
- How many people are eating
- Site access
- Distance from us
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- Anything the venue has asked for
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards