Hampshire · England
BBQ Catering for Purbrook
Thinking about a catered barbecue in Purbrook? Our chef cooks on site, with halloumi skewers and a vegan option for non-meat eaters.
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Fundraising days
- Street parties
A barbecue near Purbrook
Events we cater in Purbrook
Hot food straight off the grill
Hosts in Purbrook book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Family celebrations
- Community fun days
- Summer staff days
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
For a fundraiser at a school like Purbrook Junior School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel and any London charges
- How dietary needs are handled
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether plates or china are included
About our BBQ catering in Purbrook
A home barbecue means hours at the grill and a pile of washing up. A catered barbecue takes all of that off your hands, so you can enjoy your own event. Whether it’s 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays and informal weddings, we’ll put together a menu of chicken skewers, pulled pork and sausages for your guests.
Garden barbecues are a classic in Purbrook, and a club or hall with outdoor space works if the garden is small. We need a level spot away from the house. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- A clear way in from where we park
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Barbecues in Purbrook: gardens, clubs and local tips
Purbrook is about 2 miles west of Havant, in Hampshire. Planning a catered barbecue in Purbrook? We cover the whole area. We bring barbecues to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Warblington Castle (3.3 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. Churches such as Church of St John rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby normally does.
Events anywhere in PO7 and PO6 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and roughly how many guests. That could mean an event in a garden on London Road, Bliss Close and Delius Walk, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Other places close to Purbrook we cover include Purbrook Heath (1 mile west), Widley (1 mile south-west), Waterlooville (1 mile north), Farlington (2 miles south) and Bedhampton (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (7 miles south-west), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (7 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north), Hedge End (12 miles west) and Petersfield (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Warblington Castle (3.3 miles south-east) and World War I Remembrance Centre (2.7 miles south). The countryside around Purbrook includes Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include Crookhorn College (under half a mile east)
- Nearby, you will find The Denmead Queen pub (0.9 miles north)
What happens on the day
Before service, we set up the grill and the serving table on the agreed spot. Then our chef cooks and the team serves for as long as we’ve agreed. Evening barbecues in Purbrook need a little planning: it is light until about 9:20pm in June but only about 7:10pm in late September. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- 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.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
Getting a price
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with food vans, a single barbecue feeds your group together, on a menu you’ve agreed in advance. What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why book our barbecue in Purbrook
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Six meats to choose from
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Our chef at the grill, not you
Take a look at our prices page and menu ideas for your barbecue.
The menu, dish by dish
Beef burgers
A burger is the barbecue classic, and they’re a safe bet for children and adults alike.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Crunchy coleslaw suits barbecue food, while salads keep it light.
What BBQ catering costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The number of people
- The date and time of year
- Crockery choices
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Any venue rules
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The address or postcode
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we’ll work around it where possible.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
FAQs for Purbrook
Which station is closest to Purbrook?
The closest is Bedhampton station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
How far is Purbrook from London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How many meats should we choose?
You don’t need everything. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Yes, on plates with salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season, with cover over the grill. Plan shelter for your guests.
Do you cover Purbrook?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Purbrook and the rest of Hampshire included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
Yes. The hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and the barbecue adds choice.
Towns and villages near Purbrook
Other occasions in Purbrook
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards