Hampshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Smannell, Hampshire
BBQ catering in Smannell for your event: hot food off the grill, salads and sides, and staff to serve.
- Fundraising days
- Family celebrations
- Informal weddings
Planning an event in Smannell?
How our BBQ catering works in Smannell
BBQ catering means we bring the barbecue and do the cooking. We cook on site at your event in Smannell, outdoors under cover, and our staff serve and clear. Popular choices include BBQ ribs, halloumi skewers and coleslaw, and typical bookings are for close and cul-de-sac parties and charity fundraisers.
A barbecue in the countryside near Smannell makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. You get a barbecue without the work: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
Why choose BBQ catering in Smannell?
Cooked in front of your guests
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Smannell. Popular choices:
- Evening wedding food
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Community fun days
After a christening at a church such as Christ Church, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Travel and any London charges
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
Our chef cooks through the agreed service time, while our staff serve and keep things flowing.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, at extra cost.
For event organisers in Smannell
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Smannell
Which station is closest to Smannell?
Andover station, about 2.5 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Smannell?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Will children like the BBQ?
Yes, generally: simple food in a roll suits most children. Give us a rough number of children.
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. Let us know about the site and we will confirm what we need.
Do you label the food for allergies?
We give you allergen information for every dish, and we can label the vegetarian and vegan options.
Is clearing up included?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The journey to the venue
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the event is
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Places near Smannell
More for events in Smannell
A catered BBQ in Smannell: what to know
Smannell is about 2 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. We’re happy to travel to Smannell for events and the places nearby. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 22 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Andover station, roughly 2.5 miles south-west of the centre. Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Smannell and Enham Church of England (Aided) Primary School, often want a barbecue.
Wherever your event is in SP11, we can bring the barbecue to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Stoke Road and Smannell Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Smannell, we also cover Little London (1 mile north), Finkley (1 mile south-east), Enham Alamein (1 mile west), Upper Enham (1 mile north-west) and East Anton (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (14 miles south-east), Hyde (13 miles south-east), Tidworth (9 miles west), Weeke (13 miles south-east) and Kempshott (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Finkley Down Farm Museum (1.2 miles south) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Local schools include Winton Community Academy (2.1 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Oak pub (within half a mile south-west)
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- A spot where smoke will not blow into the house or marquee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the grill
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with a cold buffet, everything is hot and freshly cooked, and nothing sits out all afternoon. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why us?
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Planned to your running order
- An itemised quote
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
Read our prices page and BBQ menu ideas.
The menu, dish by dish
Beef brisket
Sliced brisket adds a grown-up touch, especially at a wedding or work event.
Beef burgers
Our chef grills beef burgers to order, hot off the barbecue.
How it works
If timings shift on the day, let your contact know, and we will adjust where we can. A barbecue is easy to time, as most of it is cooked as people eat. By late September, sunset in Smannell is about 7:10pm; in December it is about 4:00pm. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- Send a picture of where the barbecue could go.
- We check it and send a price.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or SP11 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Read more
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards