Hampshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Shobley, Hampshire
A catered barbecue for events around Shobley: burgers, ribs and brisket with salads and potatoes, and staff to serve.
- Charity fundraisers
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Leaving parties
Book a BBQ in Shobley
About the food
Pulled pork
Pulled pork is slow-cooked until it falls apart, piled into rolls, often with coleslaw.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
How our BBQ catering works in Shobley
The barbecue goes on a level, open spot outdoors with cover over it, away from buildings, fences and overhanging branches. Send us a picture of the space and we’ll confirm it. For street parties and sports clubs and team events, we will put together a menu of chicken skewers, coleslaw and beef brisket and more.
Country barbecues near Shobley are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you are not left handing out rolls.
The process
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower won’t stop it, but plan somewhere dry for people to eat. A summer barbecue in Shobley stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:10pm.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- At serving time, the chef grills and the team serves.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue cooked by friends, nobody is left cooking while the party happens, and food safety is in professional hands. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why Shobley hosts choose us
- Timed around your day
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at how we price or our barbecue menu ideas.
Common questions in Shobley
Do you come out to small places like Shobley?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
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.
Do you offer halal meat?
We do not. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Weekday and off-season dates are often easier. Send us your details through our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
- The journey to the venue
- Season and day of the week
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose BBQ catering in Shobley?
Can be paired with a hog roast
In Shobley, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Summer staff days
PTAs at schools such as Poulner Infant School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days.
What your quote should include
- What crockery is supplied
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
For event organisers in Shobley
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
The barbecue goes where we agreed, so the event carries on around us.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
Barbecue venues around Shobley
Shobley is about 2 miles north-east of Ringwood, in Hampshire. Thinking about a catered barbecue in Shobley? We cover the whole area. Shobley is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Shobley to Southampton (16 miles away).
Historic houses near Shobley include Avon Tyrrell House (3.9 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. Churches such as St John the Baptist rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby generally does. The New Forest National Park is within about 3 miles of Shobley, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
We bring barbecues to events all over the BH24 postcode area and the streets around it. For events just outside Shobley, we cover Forest Corner (1 mile south-west), Hangersley (1 mile west), Foulford (1 mile south), Highwood (1 mile north-west) and Poulner (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Totton (11 miles east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), New Milton (8 miles south-east) and Barton on Sea (9 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Leonard's Hospital (5.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Shobley includes Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Local schools include Ringwood School Academy (1.9 miles west)
Places near Shobley
Also in Shobley
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards