Hampshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Shootash, Hampshire
Hosting a barbecue in Shootash without doing the cooking: we bring the barbecue, the food and the staff.
- Retirement do’s
- Back-garden get-togethers
- School fairs and summer fêtes
A barbecue near Shootash
Events we cater in Shootash
Add a hog roast for bigger events
In Shootash, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Evening wedding food
- Charity fundraisers
- Reunions and family get-togethers
PTAs at schools such as Embley frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How dietary needs are handled
BBQ catering for your event in Shootash
From a small family gathering to a big club day, a barbecue can be planned around the size of your event. Tell us your rough numbers and we’ll plan the menu and service. For retirement do’s and fundraising days, we can cook BBQ ribs, pulled pork and sausages.
Near Shootash, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
How the day works
We get there well ahead of food time, so the grill is hot by the time you want to eat. Your guests will smell it before they see it. At midsummer, it’s light in Shootash until about 9:25pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it’s dark by about 7:10pm.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We serve as people come up.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Preparing for the day
- Think about where the smoke will drift
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Barbecue venues around Shootash
Shootash is about 3 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. We cover Shootash and its neighbours for events. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 9 miles away.
If the day starts at a church like Church of All Saints, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. Within reach of Shootash are historic houses such as Mottisfont Abbey (3 miles north) and Landford Manor (3.7 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
Wherever your event is in SO51, we can bring the barbecue to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Shootash, we also cover The Frenches (1 mile west), Plaitford Green (2 miles west), East Wellow (2 miles south), West Wellow (2 miles south-west) and Blackhill (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (11 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (6 miles south), Chandler's Ford (7 miles east) and Hedge End (12 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Romsey Community Hospital (2.9 miles east) and King Johns House (2.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Copythorne Common.
- Nearby schools include Stanbridge Earls School (1.3 miles north-east)
- Other local spots include Romsey Extra (2.5 miles south-east)
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with a DIY barbecue, nobody you know spends the event at the grill, and the food is cooked properly by people who do it every week. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- An itemised quote
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read our prices page or our barbecue menu ideas.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Also near Shootash
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What affects the price in Shootash
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Season and day of the week
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Crockery choices
- Numbers
The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the event is
Send us the date, the address or SO51 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Shootash questions
Which station is closest to Shootash?
Romsey station, about 2.4 miles east of the centre.
Is Shootash too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is the food cooked safely?
Meat is cooked until it’s steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
Do you need anything from us?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Tell us what’s available on site and we’ll confirm the rest when we quote.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Sides include salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Should we have every meat?
Most events choose three or four meats, plus the meat-free options. A shorter menu also speeds up service.
Do you come to Shootash?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Shootash and Hampshire. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
Yes. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area and pack away, so there’s very little left for you to do.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
What the cooking area needs
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what we look for:
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- A spot where smoke will not blow into the house or marquee
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Shootash
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away