Hampshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Shalden, Hampshire
A catered barbecue for your event in Shalden: grilled on site with staff to serve and clear, so you can relax with your guests.
- Work barbecues
- Garden parties
- Sports clubs and team events
Planning an event in Shalden?
How our BBQ catering works in Shalden
The point of a catered barbecue is that you get to enjoy it. Our chef cooks, our staff serve and we tidy up afterwards, so your time goes on your guests, not the food. Typical bookings include family celebrations and 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays, with sausages, halloumi skewers and coleslaw.
Near Shalden, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will plan the route. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
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. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why us?
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Planned to your running order
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
See our pricing and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Before you choose a spot
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what helps:
- A spot well clear of buildings
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the grill
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
A catered BBQ in Shalden: what to know
Shalden is about 2 miles north-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Shalden and the surrounding area are covered for events. Shalden is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 19 miles away.
After a christening at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Alton station, about 2.1 miles south-east.
Anywhere in GU34, we can cook on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a house on Southwood Road, Stancombe Lane and Shalden Lane, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Close by, we cover events in Shalden Green (1 mile north), Thedden (2 miles south-west), Beech (2 miles south), Bentworth (2 miles south-west) and Southrope (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (8 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north-east), Fleet (10 miles north-east), Aldershot (12 miles north-east), Petersfield (12 miles south) and Yateley (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Gliding Heritage Centre (1.3 miles north-west) and Alton Community Hospital (2.3 miles south). Open spaces near Shalden include Holybourne Hill.
The process
One of us cooks, the others serve, so service stays steady. After service, we clear up and pack away. A summer barbecue in Shalden stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:10pm.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- We tidy up before we go.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Shalden
What’s the nearest station to Shalden?
Alton station, about 2.1 miles south-east of the centre.
Is Shalden too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How do you handle food safety?
Cooking properly is our job: separate equipment for raw and cooked food, and everything cooked through.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes, and china is available on request.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season. Plan shelter for your guests.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
You will get allergen information for everything we serve, and we will label the meat-free choices clearly.
Is the meat halal?
No, we don’t offer halal meat. Our meat-free options are there, or halal food would need to be arranged separately.
What does the venue need to provide?
Mostly space and access: somewhere level outside for the barbecue and the serving table. We will confirm details when we quote.
About the food
Beef brisket
For beef lovers, brisket is the one to choose, in a roll or with sides.
BBQ ribs
Glazed ribs turn a barbecue into a proper spread, alongside the other meats.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Ask which items contain gluten
Slow-cooked meats such as pulled pork and brisket are ready to serve from the start, which takes the pressure off the grill.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
Other occasions in Shalden
What affects the price in Shalden
Things that change the price:
- Season and day of the week
- Plates or china
- Site access
- Numbers
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Who books BBQ catering in Shalden?
You enjoy the barbecue instead of cooking it
Hosts in Shalden book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Street parties
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Summer parties in the garden
- Engagement and anniversary parties
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like HSDC Alton, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for every dish
- The full menu and the sides
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away