Hampshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Rowner, Hampshire
A catered barbecue for your event in Rowner: cooked outdoors under cover and served by our team, so you can enjoy the day.
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Garden parties
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
A barbecue near Rowner
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’ll think about the wind with you. For an evening barbecue in Rowner, think about light: daylight lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:10pm. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We cook and serve when you are ready to eat.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
How to prepare
- Choose the menu a week or so before
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
BBQ catering in Rowner, cooked on site
Food from a barbecue is best eaten hot off the grill, so we cook and serve through the agreed service time. Tell us when you’d like to eat and we’ll work to it. Whether it is neighbourhood parties and club open days, we can cook chicken skewers, halloumi skewers and beef burgers for your guests.
Around Rowner, a garden with room to spare is all you need. A catered barbecue fits right in, with nobody you know stuck at the grill. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
Towns and villages near Rowner
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For event organisers in Rowner
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
Rowner questions
Which station is closest to Rowner?
The closest is Fareham station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
How far is Rowner from London?
About 66 miles from central London.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Let us know how many to expect.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Will children like the BBQ?
Yes, generally: simple food in a roll suits most children. Give us a rough number of children.
What do you need from the venue?
Space and a way in, mainly: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We’ll confirm details when we quote.
Is the food cooked safely?
Cooking properly is our job: separate equipment for raw and cooked food, and everything cooked through.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
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.
Sausages
Children normally head straight for the sausages, and they’re easy to eat standing up.
Where the barbecue can go in Rowner
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
We get there well before service, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
Why choose BBQ catering in Rowner?
Barbecue and hog roast together, if you like
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Rowner. Popular choices:
- Summer parties in the garden
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Leaving parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
For anyone arriving by rail, Fareham station, about 2.3 miles north, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether plates or china are included
How we price a catered barbecue
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Season and day of the week
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
- How many people are eating
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Rough numbers
- Where the event is
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Rowner barbecues: local tips
Rowner is about 2 miles north-west of Gosport, in Hampshire. Rowner and the surrounding area are covered for events. Rowner is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 12 miles away.
For a fundraiser at a school like Bridgemary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. After a christening at a church such as St Matthew's, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. The sea is within about 5 miles of Rowner, so breezy days are common: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
Here we cover the PO13 and PO14 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Local streets include Wych Lane, Camp Road and Keyes Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater events in Bridgemary (1 mile south-east), Peel Common (1 mile west), Crofton (1 mile west), Elson (1 mile south-east) and Lee-on-the-Solent (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-west), Hedge End (9 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (8 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Gosport War Memorial Hospital (2.3 miles south-east) and Portchester Castle (2.9 miles east). The countryside around Rowner includes West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Rowner include Holbrook Primary School (under half a mile north) and Baycroft School (1.3 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Green Dragon pub (0.7 miles south)
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to a fixed venue menu, you pick the meats, the sides and the meat-free options yourself, and eat outdoors. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book with us
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Planned to your running order
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
Take a look at how we price and menu ideas for your barbecue.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away