Hampshire · England
BBQ Catering for Sandy Down
BBQ catering in Sandy Down: a barbecue cooked at your event, from burgers and sausages to ribs, pulled pork and brisket, and our staff serve.
- Big birthday parties
- Work barbecues
- Sports clubs and team events
A barbecue near Sandy Down
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- A green light from whoever owns the site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Sandy Down
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
BBQ catering in Sandy Down, served hot
Some hosts in Sandy Down pair a barbecue with a hog roast, giving guests both the spectacle and the variety. We can quote for either or both. Popular choices include pulled pork, halloumi skewers and sausages, and we are regularly asked to cater engagement and anniversary parties and leaving and retirement parties.
Country barbecues near Sandy Down are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Coleslaw is the natural partner for pulled pork, while salads keep it light.
BBQ ribs
BBQ ribs bring a sticky, glazed favourite to the table; have napkins ready.
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
If you are 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 will keep everyone in the loop.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with a DIY barbecue, no host is stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the food is cooked properly by people who do it every week. 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 you get with us
- An itemised quote
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Planned to your running order
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
What BBQ catering costs
Your quote depends on:
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- The address or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
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.
Towns and villages near Sandy Down
Other occasions in Sandy Down
Questions from Sandy Down
Do you cater at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Sandy Down?
The closest is Brockenhurst station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Yes. A barbecue works as a plated meal with sides.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
We cook under cover, so rain is not a problem for the food. Plan somewhere dry for your guests to eat.
Do you offer halal meat?
We do not. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
Should we have every meat?
Most events choose three or four meats, plus the meat-free options. Fewer items keeps service quick.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Beef burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot tidy.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
A catered BBQ in Sandy Down: what to know
Sandy Down is about 3 miles north of Lymington, in Hampshire. Events in Sandy Down are part of our patch. We cater 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 11 miles away.
If the day starts at a church like Church of St John, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. The New Forest National Park is within about 2 miles of Sandy Down. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first. With the coast within about 4 miles of Sandy Down, wind is the thing to plan for: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
Events anywhere in SO41 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and roughly how many guests. From Sandy Down, Lower Sandy Down and Hurstly Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the barbecue to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Battramsley (1 mile south), Boldre (1 mile south-east), Mount Pleasant (1 mile south-west), Pilley (1 mile south-east) and Warborne (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Totton (9 miles north), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-east), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Lymington (3 miles south) and Romsey (14 miles north).
A little further out are Lymington New Forest Hospital (1.9 miles south) and St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (2.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Boldre Foreshore.
- Nearby, you will find The Hobler Public House (within half a mile south-west)
Occasions we serve in Sandy Down
Cooked on site, served hot
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. For example:
- Street parties
- Garden parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Brockenhurst station, roughly 1.6 miles north of the centre.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel and any London charges
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
The process
Barbecue food is best straight off the grill, so we cook to order through service. Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the start, which keeps the queue moving. Evening barbecues in Sandy Down need a little planning: daylight lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:10pm. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We check the space and quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
- Think about shelter for your guests
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- 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