Hampshire · England
BBQ Catering for Pilley Bailey
A catered barbecue for your event in Pilley Bailey: grilled on site and served by our team, so you can relax with your guests.
- Sports clubs and team events
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Leaving and retirement parties
Book a BBQ in Pilley Bailey
What we serve, dish by dish
BBQ ribs
Glazed ribs turn a barbecue into a proper spread, alongside the other meats.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
How our BBQ catering works in Pilley Bailey
Hosting a barbecue generally means shopping, prepping, cooking and clearing. A catered barbecue takes all of that off your hands, so you can enjoy your own event. Popular choices include beef brisket, chicken skewers and beef burgers, and we are regularly asked to cater relaxed weddings and evening receptions and neighbourhood parties.
Country barbecues near Pilley Bailey are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Questions from Pilley Bailey
Do you come out to small places like Pilley Bailey?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cater at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, following Food Standards Agency advice.
What do children usually eat?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who does not eat meat. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
What does the venue need to provide?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Tell us what’s available on site and we will confirm the rest when we quote.
Is the meat halal?
We do not. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Pilley Bailey barbecues: local tips
Pilley Bailey is about 2 miles north-east of Lymington, in Hampshire. Pilley Bailey is well within our area for events. We bring barbecues to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 11 miles away.
Churches such as Saint Nicholas Chapel rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby normally does. If guests are travelling by rail, Lymington Town station, about 1.9 miles south, is the nearest station. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Pilley Bailey. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first. The sea is within about 3 miles of Pilley Bailey, so breezy days are common: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
Anywhere in SO41, we can cook on site for your guests. If your venue is just outside Pilley Bailey, we also cover Bull Hill (1 mile south-east), Pilley (1 mile south-west), Portmore (1 mile south), Warborne (1 mile south-west) and Boldre (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Fareham (15 miles east), Totton (9 miles north), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-east), Hedge End (13 miles north-east) and Romsey (14 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (2.1 miles south-west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (1.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Pilley Bailey include Boldre Foreshore.
- Local schools include Southlands School (1.1 miles south-west)
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Tell us about children’s numbers
When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area and pack away, so there is very little left for you to do.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
What else we do in Pilley Bailey
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
How it works
Running late? Tell us as early as you can, and we’ll work around it. A barbecue is easy to time, as most of it is cooked as people eat. For an evening barbecue in Pilley Bailey, think about light: it is light until about 9:25pm in June but only about 7:10pm in late September. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- Show us the space.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about children’s numbers
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Perfect for your event in Pilley Bailey
Nobody in your party stuck at the grill
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Pilley Bailey. Popular choices:
- Garden parties
- Fundraising days
- Club open days
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
PTAs at schools such as William Gilpin Church of England Primary School frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether plates or china are included
- Any travel or access charges
A barbecue or other catering?
Next to doing the barbecue yourself, no host is stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the cooking is in experienced hands. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book our barbecue in Pilley Bailey
- Planned to your running order
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- A full barbecue menu
- Add a hog roast alongside
Take a look at how we price or our barbecue menu ideas.
How we price a catered barbecue
Each price is built from:
- Season and day of the week
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
- Crockery choices
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue if a few things are right. A quick checklist:
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Pilley Bailey
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- Coleslaw
- 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