Hampshire · England
BBQ Catering in South Gorley
Treat your guests to a proper barbecue at your event in South Gorley. We cook on site and serve it hot.
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Reunions and family get-togethers
BBQ catering in South Gorley
How our BBQ catering works in South Gorley
We cook outdoors, under cover, on a spot we agree with you, well clear of walls, marquee sides and trees. Tell us about the space in South Gorley and we will check it works. Whether it is garden parties and community fun days, we can cook chicken skewers, halloumi skewers and sausages.
Near South Gorley, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
Where the barbecue can go in South Gorley
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the grill
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Chicken skewers
Events we cater in South Gorley
Six meats to choose from
Hosts in South Gorley book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Street parties
- Fundraising barbecues
Churches such as Church of the Holy Ascension rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby typically does.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel and any London charges
- Allergen information for every dish
Also in South Gorley
About the food
Pulled pork
Pulled pork in a roll with coleslaw is hard to beat.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes for a proper meal.
What BBQ catering costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
- How many people are eating
- Season and day of the week
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Roughly how many people
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through 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.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
South Gorley: your questions answered
Do you cater at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like South Gorley?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who does not eat meat. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
Should we have every meat?
Not generally. Mix quick-grilled items with pulled pork or brisket.
How do you handle food safety?
Meat is cooked until it’s steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, following Food Standards Agency advice.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
On the day, we arrive in good time to set up, so the grill is up to heat when you’re ready to eat.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
Barbecue venues around South Gorley
South Gorley is in Hampshire. Events in South Gorley are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. South Gorley is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
For a fundraiser at a school like Hyde Church of England Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. The New Forest National Park is within about 6 miles of South Gorley. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Anywhere in SP6, we can bring the barbecue to you. We also bring barbecues to events in Mockbeggar (1 mile south), Ibsley (1 mile south-west), Harbridge (1 mile west), Rockford (1 mile south) and Linwood (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (14 miles south-east), Romsey (14 miles north-east), New Milton (11 miles south-east), Ringwood (3 miles south) and Barton on Sea (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Fordingbridge Doll Museum (2.4 miles north) and Godshill Castle Hill (3.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
The process
The barbecue goes on the agreed spot, so your event carries on around us. Smoke drifts, so we will think about the wind with you. Evening barbecues in South Gorley need a little planning: it is light until about 9:25pm in June but only about 7:10pm in late September. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We serve as people come up.
- We tidy up before we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about where the smoke will drift
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
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 price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Our staff serve and clear
- An itemised quote
Take a look at our prices page and menu ideas for your barbecue.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards