Hampshire · England
BBQ Catering for Rooksdown
Fresh from the grill, served at your event in Rooksdown: burgers, sausages, chicken skewers and ribs, plus sides, served by our staff.
- Club open days
- Charity fundraisers
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
Planning an event in Rooksdown?
BBQ catering for your event in Rooksdown
The point of a catered barbecue is that you get to enjoy it. We look after the grill, the serving and the clearing, while you look after your guests. For club open days and leaving and retirement parties, we will put together a menu of pulled pork, beef brisket and BBQ ribs for your guests.
For a barbecue in Rooksdown, the garden is frequently the best venue. Tell us about the drive and the garden, and we’ll do the rest. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the moment service begins, which takes the pressure off the grill.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, quoted separately.
Towns and villages near Rooksdown
More for events in Rooksdown
Organising for someone else?
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Who books BBQ catering in Rooksdown?
Meat-free choices that are not an afterthought
Hosts in Rooksdown book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Retirement do’s
- Fundraising days
- Garden parties
Among the historic houses close to Rooksdown are The Vyne (2.2 miles north-east). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether travel is included
What happens on the day
We get there well ahead of food time, so the grill is hot by the time you want to eat. Your guests will smell it before they see it. For an evening barbecue in Rooksdown, think about light: daylight lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:10pm. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We set up under cover before service.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Preparing for the day
- Think about where the smoke will drift
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Choose the menu a week or so before
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance from us
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
- Crockery choices
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
A catered BBQ in Rooksdown: what to know
Rooksdown is about 1 mile north-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Hosts in Rooksdown book us for events of all sizes. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Rooksdown to Reading (about 13 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Fort Hill Community School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. For guests coming by train, Basingstoke station is about 1.7 miles away.
Wherever your event is in RG24, RG23 and RG26, we can bring the barbecue to you. From Mill Road, The Square and Hasket Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and cook there. For events just outside Rooksdown, we cover Winklebury (1 mile south), Sherborne St John (1 mile north-east), Basingstoke (1 mile south-east), Worting (2 miles south-west) and Buckskin (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Alton (11 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles east), Tadley (5 miles north) and Hook (7 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Willis Museum (1.9 miles south-east) and Park Prewett Hospital (under half a mile south). Green spaces nearby include Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
- Nearby schools include Winklebury Infant School (0.8 miles south)
Questions from Rooksdown
How far is Rooksdown from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Rooksdown?
The closest is Basingstoke station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Can you do halal?
No, we do not offer halal meat. Our meat-free options are there, or halal food would need to be arranged separately.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
Once your date is fixed, especially for June to September. Short notice is still worth a try: fill in our quote form.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. In winter, plan lighting and somewhere warm for guests to eat.
What do children usually eat?
Generally, yes: simple food in a roll suits most children. Tell us how many children to expect.
Where the barbecue can go in Rooksdown
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Rooksdown
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Salads
About the food
Beef brisket
Sliced brisket adds a grown-up touch, especially at a wedding or work event.
Chicken skewers
For anyone avoiding pork or beef, chicken skewers are the answer, cooked until it is hot all the way through.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with a sit-down meal, a barbecue is relaxed and sociable, and it doesn’t need a kitchen. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book our barbecue in Rooksdown
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards