Hampshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Rowlands Castle, Hampshire
Treat your guests to a proper barbecue at your event in Rowlands Castle. Our chef grills on site, so nobody you know is stuck at the barbecue.
- Big birthday parties
- Leaving parties
- Sports clubs and team events
BBQ catering for Rowlands Castle
About our BBQ catering in Rowlands Castle
Burgers, sausages and chicken skewers come straight off the grill, and pulled pork, brisket and ribs make it a proper feast. Pick the meats that suit your guests. For family celebrations and summer staff days, we will put together a menu of beef burgers, pulled pork and beef brisket for your guests.
For a barbecue in Rowlands Castle, the garden is frequently the best venue. Let us know how we reach the garden, and we’ll do the rest. All the barbecue, none of the effort: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
For event organisers in Rowlands Castle
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue if a few things are right. Check these:
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
How the day works
Our chef runs the grill while our staff serve, so the queue keeps moving. When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area. By late September, sunset in Rowlands Castle is about 7:05pm; in December it is about 4:00pm. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- 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.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Let us know about children’s numbers
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Perfect for your event in Rowlands Castle
Six meats to choose from
In Rowlands Castle and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Sports clubs and team events
- Neighbourhood parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
For a fundraiser at a school like Havant Academy, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school.
Questions to ask before you book
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
- The full menu and the sides
A barbecue or other catering?
Next to a buffet, barbecue food is hot and cooked to order, and nothing sits out all afternoon. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why Rowlands Castle hosts choose us
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Our chef at the grill, not you
Read how we price or BBQ menu ideas.
How we price a catered barbecue
We do not use a fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- Season and day of the week
- Access to the cooking area
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to Rowlands Castle
More for events in Rowlands Castle
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes turn a barbecue into a full meal.
Sausages
Children typically head straight for the sausages.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Ask which items contain gluten
We bring everything we need to cook and serve, so there’s no need to borrow a grill.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Rowlands Castle barbecues: local tips
Rowlands Castle is about 2 miles north-east of Havant, in Hampshire. We’re happy to travel to Rowlands Castle for events and the places nearby. We cater all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 19 miles away.
If the day starts at a church like The Church on the Green, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. Within reach of Rowlands Castle are historic houses such as Warblington Castle (3 miles south). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. Rowlands Castle is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Wherever your event is in PO9, we can cook on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a house on Stansted Close, College Close and Redhill Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Durrants (1 mile south), Leigh Park (2 miles south-west), Havant (2 miles south-west), Denvilles (2 miles south) and Westbourne (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (10 miles south-west), Fareham (10 miles west), Hedge End (15 miles west), Waterlooville (3 miles west), Petersfield (8 miles north) and Purbrook (3 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Havant War Memorial Hospital (2.6 miles south-west) and Havant Museum (2.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Compton Down and Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
- Nearby, you will find Robin Hood Inn (under half a mile north-east)
Common questions in Rowlands Castle
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 follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Rowlands Castle?
Rowlands Castle has its own station: Rowlands Castle station.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
What do you need from the venue?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Tell us what’s available on site and we’ll confirm the rest when we quote.
Do you label the food for allergies?
You will get allergen information for everything we serve, and we’ll label the meat-free choices clearly.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Typically, yes: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Give us a rough number of children.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Midweek dates are normally easier to get. Send us your details through our quote form.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
Yes, we clear up after service. China is available on request.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards