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Barbecue Catering in Portchester, Hampshire
BBQ catering in Portchester for your event: burgers, ribs and brisket with salads and potatoes, and staff to serve.
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Planning an event in Portchester?
BBQ catering for your event in Portchester
A home barbecue means hours at the grill and a pile of washing up. With BBQ catering, all of that is done for you, so you can spend the time with your guests. Typical bookings include charity fundraisers and community fun days, serving pulled pork, beef brisket and coleslaw.
Barbecues around Portchester are frequently relaxed garden affairs. It suits that kind of day, and you won’t spend it cooking. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Common questions in Portchester
Which station is closest to Portchester?
The closest is Portchester station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
When should we book BBQ catering?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Weekday and off-season dates are frequently easier. Use our quote form.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
You will get allergen information for everything we serve, and we can label the vegetarian and vegan options.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How do you handle food safety?
Meat is cooked until it’s steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, following Food Standards Agency advice.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
We can. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
The cooking area is covered, but guests will want shelter too.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
On the day, we arrive in good time to set up, so the grill is up to heat when you’re ready to eat.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
Barbecue venues around Portchester
Portchester is about 3 miles north-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. Events in Portchester are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Portchester is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 13 miles away.
If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Portchester station, roughly 0.5 miles north-west of the centre. Churches such as Church of St Mary rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby usually does. With the coast within about 5 miles of Portchester, wind is the thing to plan for: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
Here we cover the PO16, PO6 and PO17 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Cow Lane, Hill Road and Ralph Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Boarhunt (2 miles north-west), Southwick (2 miles north), Elson (2 miles south-west), Wallington (2 miles west) and Priddy's Hard (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (3 miles south-west), Havant (6 miles east), Eastleigh (13 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles west), Horndean (7 miles north-east) and Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Portchester Castle (less than half a mile south-east) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (2.3 miles east). Open spaces near Portchester include West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include Portchester Community School (within half a mile west)
- Nearby, you will find The Cormorant pub (under half a mile south-east)
What we serve, dish by dish
Pulled pork
A pulled pork roll is a barbecue favourite.
Beef brisket
Brisket makes a barbecue feel like a proper meal.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with a sit-down meal, a barbecue keeps things informal, and needs no kitchen at the venue. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Timed around your day
- An itemised quote
- Hot food straight off the grill
Take a look at our prices page or our barbecue menu ideas.
How it works
With cover over the grill, the weather rarely holds us up, though your guests will want shelter if it rains. By late September, sunset in Portchester is about 7:10pm; in December it is about 4:00pm. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- Send a picture of where the barbecue could go.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Let us know about tight access
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
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.
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Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance from us
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
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 will suggest a menu.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Who books BBQ catering in Portchester?
Food handled by a professional team
In Portchester and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Community fun days
- Summer staff days
- Garden parties
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
For a fundraiser at a school like Castle Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school.
What your quote should include
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Allergen information for every dish
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Any travel or access charges
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
Towns and villages near Portchester
Also in Portchester
Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away