Hampshire · England
BBQ Catering for Pilley
Hot off the grill at your event in Pilley: burgers, sausages, chicken skewers and ribs, plus sides, served by our staff.
- Street parties
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Leaving and retirement parties
BBQ catering in Pilley
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. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- A full barbecue menu
See our pricing or our barbecue menu ideas.
How our BBQ catering works in Pilley
Barbecues are good at pleasing everyone, because there’s beef, chicken and pork to choose from, and proper vegetarian and vegan options too. For team days and staff summer parties and fundraising days, we will put together a menu of coleslaw, sausages and beef burgers for your guests.
In a small place like Pilley, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll handle the rest. Everything is cooked through properly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
How we price a catered barbecue
Things that change the price:
- The journey to the venue
- Numbers
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
- An estimate of numbers
- Your date and serving time
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Where the barbecue can go in Pilley
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue with a little planning. Check these:
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Pilley
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
FAQs for Pilley
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do you come out to small places like Pilley?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is there anything for vegans?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Tell us numbers so there is enough.
Do you come to Pilley?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Pilley and the rest of Hampshire included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, on site at your venue in Pilley. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken skewers
Chicken on skewers suits mingling guests, with salad or in a roll.
BBQ ribs
For guests who love barbecue, the ribs are frequently the highlight.
The process
Running late? Tell us as early as you can, and we’ll adjust where we can. Barbecue food is cooked through service, so it is flexible. In Pilley, late May sunsets come at about 8:55pm and midsummer ones at about 9:25pm, so an early-evening barbecue is typically in daylight.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Choose the menu a week or so before
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Occasions we serve in Pilley
Food handled by a professional team
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- Fundraising days
- Neighbourhood parties
- Team days and staff summer parties
- School fairs and summer fêtes
PTAs at schools such as William Gilpin Church of England Primary School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any travel or access charges
- The full menu and the sides
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
The serving table is kept tidy and stocked, so the barbecue looks as good at the end as at the start.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
A catered BBQ in Pilley: what to know
Pilley is about 2 miles north of Lymington, in Hampshire. We cover Pilley and its neighbours for events. Pilley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Pilley to Southampton (11 miles away).
Historic houses near Pilley include Beaulieu Palace House (4.4 miles north-east). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. Churches such as Saint Nicholas Chapel rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby generally does. Pilley is within about 3 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 3 miles of Pilley, wind is the thing to plan for: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
Events anywhere in SO41 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Your event could be at a house on Pilley Street, Burnt House Lane and May Lane or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Pilley Bailey (1 mile north-east), Warborne (1 mile south-west), Bull Hill (1 mile east), Portmore (1 mile south-east) and Boldre (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Fareham (15 miles east), Totton (9 miles north), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-east), Hedge End (14 miles north-east) and Romsey (15 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (1.7 miles south) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (1.1 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Boldre Foreshore.
- Nearby schools include Southlands School (0.6 miles south-west) and Priestlands School (2.3 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion Inn (0.7 miles west)
Towns and villages near Pilley
Also in Pilley
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away