Hampshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Rockford, Hampshire
Treat your guests to a proper barbecue at your event in Rockford. Our chef grills on site, so nobody you know is stuck at the barbecue.
- Club open days
- Summer parties in the garden
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
A barbecue near Rockford
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
About our BBQ catering in Rockford
Burgers, sausages and chicken skewers come straight off the grill, with sticky ribs, pulled pork and sliced brisket alongside. You choose the mix that suits your event. Typical bookings include big birthday parties and fundraising days, serving chicken skewers, pulled pork and beef brisket.
Country barbecues near Rockford are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
A catered BBQ in Rockford: what to know
Rockford is in Hampshire. We are happy to travel to Rockford for events and the places nearby. Rockford is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
For a fundraiser at a school like Poulner Junior School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. The New Forest National Park is within about 5 miles of Rockford. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Wherever your event is in BH24, we can cook on site for your guests. Nearby, we also cater events in Highwood (1 mile south-east), Blashford (1 mile south-west), Ibsley (1 mile north-west), Mockbeggar (1 mile north) and Ellingham (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (13 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), New Milton (10 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (10 miles south-east) and Marchwood (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include St Leonard's Hospital (5.4 miles south-west) and Fordingbridge Doll Museum (3.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Schools near Rockford include Ringwood School Academy (1.9 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Alice Lisle Inn (under half a mile south-west)
Places near Rockford
More for events in Rockford
A closer look at the menu
Beef burgers
Our chef grills beef burgers to order, straight from the grill to the bun.
Sausages
Sausages go down well with younger guests, and they’re easy to eat standing up.
How the day works
One of us cooks, the others serve, so service stays steady. When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area. At midsummer, it is light in Rockford until about 9:25pm, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. In late September, it’s dark by about 7:10pm.
- Show us the space.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
The serving table is kept tidy and stocked, so the barbecue looks as good at the end as at the start.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to a hog roast, a barbecue gives more choice, which helps when some guests don’t eat pork. A hog roast feeds everyone at once and makes a centrepiece, so for bigger events, why not both?. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Six meats to choose from
See our pricing and our barbecue menu ideas.
What the cooking area needs
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
- A green light from whoever owns the site
- A spot well clear of buildings
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
What affects the price in Rockford
Things that change the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
- Crockery choices
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Dietary requirements
- The address or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose BBQ catering in Rockford?
Barbecue and hog roast together, if you like
People around Rockford book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Charity fundraisers
- Big birthday parties
- Retirement do’s
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
Churches such as Church of St Martins rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby usually does.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Questions from Rockford
Do you come out to small places like Rockford?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cater at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
We can. The hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and the barbecue adds choice.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Most events pick three or four.
Will children like the BBQ?
Usually, yes: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Tell us how many children to expect.
What if it rains?
We bring cover for the grill, but guests will want shelter too.
Is there anything for vegans?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Let us know how many to expect.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away