Hampshire · England
BBQ Catering for Ropley Dean
Planning a barbecue in Ropley Dean and do not want to cook? We bring the food, the barbecue and the staff, from burgers to brisket.
- Neighbourhood parties
- Fundraising days
- Birthdays and milestone parties
Planning an event in Ropley Dean?
BBQ catering in Ropley Dean, cooked on site
A good barbecue is about more than burgers: slow-cooked pulled pork, sliced beef brisket and glazed ribs make it feel like a meal, with salads, coleslaw and potatoes on the side. On the menu are coleslaw, halloumi skewers and BBQ ribs, and we’re often booked for summer staff days and club open days.
Country barbecues near Ropley Dean are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
What affects the price in Ropley Dean
We work out each quote from:
- Site access
- How many people are eating
- Season and day of the week
- Travel to Ropley Dean
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- An estimate of numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Ropley Dean
Is Ropley Dean close to London?
About 52 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Ropley Dean too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
We cook under cover, so the season doesn’t stop us. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes. With salads and potatoes, it is a proper meal on a plate; ask about china if you’d like it.
What does the venue need to provide?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Let us know about the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you come to Ropley Dean?
Yes, Ropley Dean is in our area. Send us the address and we will check the date.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tell us your numbers and we will suggest a split.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
How the day works
We set up where we agreed and keep out of the way, and the rest of the space is yours. Smoke drifts, so we will think about the wind with you. By late September, sunset in Ropley Dean is about 7:10pm; in December it’s about 4:00pm. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
How to prepare
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot tidy.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
Barbecue venues around Ropley Dean
Ropley Dean is about 7 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. We cover events in Ropley Dean, along with the towns and villages around it. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Ropley Dean are Hinton Ampner House (3.7 miles south-west) and Bentworth Hall (4.8 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. If the day starts at a church like Church of St Peter, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
Wherever your event is in SO24, we can cook on site for your guests. Streets in the area include Colebrook Field, The Dene and Darvill Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. Nearby, we also cater events in Ropley (1 mile east), North Street (1 mile north-east), Gilbert Street (1 mile east), Kitwood (2 miles east) and West Tisted (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (12 miles north), Winchester (10 miles west), Eastleigh (13 miles south-west), Horndean (13 miles south), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (3.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Shutts Copse and Red Hill.
Why choose BBQ catering in Ropley Dean?
Barbecue and hog roast together, if you like
In Ropley Dean, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Evening wedding food
- Fundraising barbecues
- Summer staff days
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Ropley Church of England Primary School, frequently want a barbecue.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether plates or china are included
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Ropley Dean
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
What comes off the grill
Chicken skewers
For anyone avoiding pork or beef, chicken skewers are the answer, cooked until it is hot all the way through.
Beef brisket
Slow-cooked beef brisket, sliced to serve, rich and tender.
Why choose BBQ catering in Ropley Dean?
Compared with a sit-down meal, a barbecue is relaxed and sociable, and needs no kitchen at the venue. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- A full barbecue menu
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Hot food straight off the grill
Take a look at our pricing and menu ideas for your barbecue.
- 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