Hampshire · England
BBQ Catering for Rake
Fresh from the grill, served at your event in Rake: burgers, sausages, chicken skewers and ribs, with salads and potatoes on the side.
- Summer staff days
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Leaving parties
BBQ catering in Rake
BBQ catering in Rake, cooked on site
Burgers, sausages and chicken skewers come straight off the grill, with sticky ribs, pulled pork and sliced brisket alongside. Pick the meats that suit your guests. We’re often asked to cater informal weddings and neighbourhood parties, serving sausages, chicken skewers and pulled pork.
In a small place like Rake, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
Perfect for your event in Rake
Food safety taken care of
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Community fun days
- Garden parties
- Team days and staff summer parties
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Rake CofE Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
- Whether plates or china are included
What affects the price in Rake
The price comes down to:
- The number of people
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance from us
- Access to the cooking area
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Allergies we should know about
- The address or postcode
- Roughly how many people
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
Barbecue food is best straight off the grill, so we cook to order through service. Slow-cooked meats are ready as soon as service begins, which keeps the queue moving. At midsummer, it’s light in Rake until about 9:20pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:05pm.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover before service.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
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Barbecue venues around Rake
Rake is about 4 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We cater events of every size in Rake. Rake is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 19 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Liss station is about 1.6 miles away. After a christening at a church such as Rake Mission Church, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Rake is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
We cover events in every part of GU33. Local streets include London Road, Brewells Lane and St Patrick's Lane; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Rake, we also cover The Mint (1 mile north-west), Hill Brow (1 mile south-west), Liss (1 mile west), Liss Forest (1 mile north-west) and West Liss (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Havant (14 miles south-west), Horndean (12 miles south-west), Aldershot (15 miles north), Alton (9 miles north-west), Waterlooville (14 miles south-west) and Petersfield (4 miles south-west).
A little further out are Chase Community Hospital (4.2 miles north). The countryside around Rake includes Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Wheeler's Down.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Sun Inn (less than half a mile south)
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Rake
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Sausages
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with a sit-down meal, a barbecue keeps things informal, and it does not need a kitchen. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- An itemised quote
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Served at the time you choose
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at our prices page or menu ideas for your barbecue.
What we serve, dish by dish
Beef brisket
Brisket makes a barbecue feel like a proper meal.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
What else we do in Rake
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Rake
What’s the nearest station to Rake?
Liss station, about 1.6 miles west of the centre.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs 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.
How many meats should we choose?
Not generally. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Yes, generally: simple food in a roll suits most children. Give us a rough number of children.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Yes, on plates with salads, coleslaw and potatoes, and china is available on request.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season, with cover over the grill. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Our chef cooks outdoors, under cover, at your event, with our staff serving and clearing.
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us about children’s numbers
Running late? Let us know, and we will adjust where we can.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards