Hampshire · England
BBQ Catering for Sherborne St John
Treat your guests to a catered BBQ at your event in Sherborne St John. We cook on site and serve it hot.
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Club open days
- Street parties
Planning an event in Sherborne St John?
BBQ catering in Sherborne St John, served hot
The barbecue goes on a level, open spot outdoors with cover over it, away from buildings, fences and overhanging branches. Send us a photo of the space and we’ll confirm it. We serve pulled pork, coleslaw and sausages, and typical bookings are for close and cul-de-sac parties and evening wedding food.
In a small place like Sherborne St John, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
The process
Our chef runs the grill while our staff serve, so service stays steady. After service, we clear up and pack away. By late September, sunset in Sherborne St John is about 7:10pm; in December it’s about 4:00pm. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Choose your meats and sides.
- We check the space and quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
- Include children in your numbers
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
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A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with a hog roast, a barbecue gives more choice, which helps when some guests don’t eat pork. A hog roast feeds everyone at once and makes a centrepiece, so some events have both. 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. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
What you get with us
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Served at the time you choose
- Our staff serve and clear
See our pricing and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Sherborne St John
Which station is closest to Sherborne St John?
Basingstoke station, about 2.1 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Sherborne St John?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Should we have every meat?
Three or four meats plus the vegetarian and vegan options suits most groups. Fewer items keeps service quick.
Do you come to Sherborne St John?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Sherborne St John and the rest of Hampshire included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
Yes. The hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and the barbecue adds choice.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
What if it rains?
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop it. Plan somewhere dry for your guests to eat.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Let us know about allergies before the day.
Events we cater in Sherborne St John
Cooked on site, served hot
People around Sherborne St John book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Neighbourhood parties
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Informal weddings
Churches such as Church of St. Andrew rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby usually does.
What to look for in a quote
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How dietary needs are handled
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether travel is included
What comes off the grill
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Pulled pork
Pulled pork is slow-cooked until it falls apart, and served in a soft roll.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- A clear way in from where we park
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Sherborne St John
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
We bring everything we need to cook and serve, so there’s no need to borrow a grill.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
Barbecue venues around Sherborne St John
Sherborne St John is about 2 miles north of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Thinking about a catered barbecue in Sherborne St John? We can help. We bring barbecues to 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 12 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, Basingstoke station is about 2.1 miles away. Nearby historic houses include The Vyne (1.2 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
Anywhere in RG24, we can bring the barbecue to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Cranes Road, Bourne Field and Church Path; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For events just outside Sherborne St John, we cover Rooksdown (1 mile south-west), Winklebury (2 miles south), Basingstoke (2 miles south), Worting (3 miles south-west) and South Ham (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (12 miles south-east), Yateley (12 miles east) and Tadley (4 miles north).
A little further out are Basing House (3.1 miles south-east) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (1.1 miles south). The countryside around Sherborne St John includes Daneshill Park Woods.
- Nearby schools include Everest Community Academy (0.9 miles south-east)
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- An estimate of numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- 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