Hampshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Preston Candover, Hampshire
Give your guests a proper barbecue at your event in Preston Candover. Our chef grills on site, so nobody you know is stuck at the barbecue.
- Garden parties
- Summer staff days
- Evening wedding food
BBQ catering in Preston Candover
How it works
With cover over the grill, the weather rarely holds us up, but plan somewhere dry for people to eat. Evening barbecues in Preston Candover need a little planning: daylight lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:10pm. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Give us a contact number for the day
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
About our BBQ catering in Preston Candover
For bigger events in Preston Candover, a barbecue can sit alongside a hog roast, giving guests both the spectacle and the variety. Ask and we will quote for both. Whether it is back-garden get-togethers and neighbourhood parties, we will put together a menu of beef burgers, chicken skewers and BBQ ribs and more.
Country barbecues near Preston Candover are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
Nearby places to Preston Candover
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Occasions we serve in Preston Candover
Nobody in your party stuck at the grill
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Preston Candover and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Fundraising barbecues
- Big birthday parties
- Evening wedding food
- Leaving parties
Historic houses near Preston Candover include Hall Place (3.6 miles east) and Bentworth Hall (3.9 miles south-east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
- What crockery is supplied
- What the price includes, item by item
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot tidy.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Parking near the grill
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Jacket potatoes
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
- Chicken skewers
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Preston Candover
Is Preston Candover too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Preston Candover from London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Of course. A barbecue works as a plated meal with sides.
When should we book BBQ catering?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Weekday and off-season dates are often easier. Send us your details through our quote form.
Do you cover Preston Candover?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Preston Candover and the rest of Hampshire included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Meat is cooked until it is steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, following Food Standards Agency advice.
Why choose BBQ catering in Preston Candover?
Compared with a hog roast, a barbecue offers more variety, with beef, chicken and pork rather than one main meat. A hog roast is the bigger spectacle, so for bigger events, why not both?. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book our barbecue in Preston Candover
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
Read our prices page and menu ideas for your barbecue.
What BBQ catering costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Crockery choices
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access to the cooking area
- Travel to Preston Candover
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Allergies we should know about
- The address or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people
Send us the date, the address or RG25 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Barbecue venues around Preston Candover
Preston Candover is about 7 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We cater events of every size in Preston Candover. Preston Candover is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 20 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Preston Candover Church of England Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. After a christening at a church such as Church of St. Mary the Virgin, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Events anywhere in RG25 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue. We can cater an event on streets such as Stenbury Drive, Farriers Close and Garden Close or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Other places close to Preston Candover we cover include Upper Wield (2 miles south-east), Brown Candover (2 miles south-west), Totford (3 miles south-west), Northington (4 miles south-west) and Bighton (5 miles south). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (7 miles north), Winchester (11 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles north-east), Andover (15 miles west), Alton (7 miles east) and Petersfield (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are Barton Castle (2.4 miles south). The countryside around Preston Candover includes Farleigh Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Purefoy Arms Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
About the food
Beef brisket
Brisket is a favourite with people who like their beef, in a roll or with sides.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards