Hampshire · England
BBQ Catering in Roughdown
Want a barbecue in Roughdown without standing at the grill? We bring the food, the barbecue and the staff, with burgers, ribs, pulled pork and more.
- Work barbecues
- Charity fundraisers
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
A barbecue near Roughdown
BBQ catering in Roughdown, cooked on site
There’s something about a barbecue that gets people talking: people gather round the grill and come back for seconds. In Roughdown, we will set up where it suits your event. We’re frequently asked to cater big birthday parties and neighbourhood parties, with beef burgers, halloumi skewers and pulled pork.
Country barbecues near Roughdown are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. All the barbecue, none of the effort: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
How we price a catered barbecue
Things that change the price:
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Roughly how many people
- The address or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to doing the barbecue yourself, no host is stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the food is cooked properly by people who do it every week. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why Roughdown hosts choose us
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Six meats to choose from
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Timed around your day
Read how we price and our barbecue menu ideas.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken skewers
Our chef grills chicken on skewers, for guests who prefer chicken.
Sausages
Sausages go down well with younger guests, and they’re easy to eat standing up.
How it works
Most barbecue food is cooked through service, so we arrive ahead of food time and cook to demand. That keeps everything hot and fresh. At midsummer, it’s light in Roughdown until about 9:20pm, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. In late September, it is dark by about 7:10pm.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We serve as people come up.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Before we arrive
- Think about where the smoke will drift
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
- Think about shelter for your guests
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Who books BBQ catering in Roughdown?
Halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
In Roughdown and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Informal weddings
- Retirement do’s
- Community fun days
- Summer staff days
Within reach of Roughdown are historic houses such as Beaulieu Palace House (2.7 miles west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for every dish
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us about children’s numbers
On the day, we arrive in good time to set up, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Places near Roughdown
What else we do in Roughdown
Roughdown barbecues: local tips
Roughdown is about 3 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. We cater events of every size in Roughdown. Roughdown is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Roughdown to Southampton (7 miles away).
For a fundraiser at a school like Blackfield Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. After a christening at a church such as The Good Shepherd, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Roughdown is within about 3 miles of the New Forest National Park, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first. With the coast within about 5 miles of Roughdown, wind is the thing to plan for: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
We cater events across SO45. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Holbury (1 mile north), Blackfield (1 mile east), Little Holbury (1 mile north), Langley (1 mile south-east) and Hardley (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (9 miles east), Totton (9 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north) and Hedge End (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (2.9 miles west) and Calshot Castle (3.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Mercury Marshes.
- Schools near Roughdown include The New Forest Academy (1.2 miles north)
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A spot well clear of buildings
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Roughdown
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- Salads
Common questions in Roughdown
Is Roughdown too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Roughdown?
The closest is Netley station, roughly 4.3 miles away.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower does not stop it. Plan somewhere dry for your guests to eat.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Midweek dates are usually easier to get. Send us your details through our quote form.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve, and we can label the vegetarian and vegan options.
Will children like the BBQ?
Generally, yes: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Give us a rough number of children.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away