Hampshire · England
BBQ Catering in Portmore
A barbecue in Portmore, without you at the grill: we bring the barbecue, the food and the staff.
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Fundraising barbecues
Book a BBQ in Portmore
BBQ catering in Portmore, cooked on site
Hosting a barbecue generally means shopping, prepping, cooking and clearing. A catered barbecue takes all of that off your hands, so you can spend the time with your guests. We’re often asked to cater retirement do’s and neighbourhood parties, with halloumi skewers, pulled pork and beef burgers.
Near Portmore, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll handle the rest. All the barbecue, none of the effort: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
What affects the price in Portmore
The price comes down to:
- Travel to Portmore
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- Allergies we should know about
- The address or postcode
- Any venue rules
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
Barbecue venues around Portmore
Portmore is about 2 miles north-east of Lymington, in Hampshire. We cover events in Portmore, along with the towns and villages around it. Portmore is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 11 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Portmore are Beaulieu Palace House (4.5 miles north-east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Lymington Town station, roughly 1.1 miles south-west of the centre. Portmore is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. With the coast within about 2 miles of Portmore, wind is the thing to plan for: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
For events in SO41, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and a serving time. From Warborne Lane, Jordans Lane and Main Road or a nearby road, we can set up and cook there. If your venue is just outside Portmore, we also cover Warborne (1 mile west), Pilley (1 mile north-west), Bull Hill (1 mile north), Pilley Bailey (1 mile north) and Walhampton (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Fareham (15 miles east), Totton (10 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Romsey (15 miles north) and Hythe (8 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Lymington New Forest Hospital (1 mile south-west) and Yarmouth Castle (4.8 miles south). Open spaces near Portmore include Boldre Foreshore.
- Local schools include William Gilpin Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles north-west) and Priestlands School (2 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Walhampton Arms (0.6 miles south-west)
Who books BBQ catering in Portmore?
Halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
In Portmore, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Fundraising days
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
If the day starts at a church like Saint Nicholas Chapel, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether travel is included
- Whether plates or china are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Portmore questions
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Portmore?
Lymington Town station, about 1.1 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you cover Portmore?
Yes, Portmore is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
Will children like the BBQ?
Yes, generally: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Tell us how many children to expect.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes, on plates with salads, coleslaw and potatoes, and china is available on request.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
Summer is the busiest time, but we cook all year, with cover over the grill. Plan shelter for your guests.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Cooking properly is our job: separate equipment for raw and cooked food, and everything cooked through.
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with ordering takeaway, the cooking is part of the atmosphere, with the smell drawing people over. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our barbecue in Portmore
- Our staff serve and clear
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Timed around your day
- A full barbecue menu
Take a look at how we price and BBQ menu ideas.
How the day works
On the day, we position the grill under cover and get it up to heat. From there, we cook as your guests come up, worked around your serving time. In Portmore, late May sunsets come at about 8:55pm and midsummer ones at about 9:25pm, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- We serve as people come up.
- We tidy up before we go.
Preparing for the day
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Request gluten-free rolls
We set up on the spot we agreed and stay out of the way, leaving the rest of the space to you.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
Where the barbecue can go in Portmore
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- Parking near the grill
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the grill
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- Sausages
About the food
Beef burgers
Our chef grills beef burgers to order, straight from the grill to the bun.
BBQ ribs
For guests who love barbecue, the ribs are frequently the highlight.
Also near Portmore
What else we do in Portmore
- 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