Hampshire · England
BBQ Catering for South Ham
Hosting a barbecue in South Ham without doing the cooking: we bring the barbecue, the food and the staff.
- Garden parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Summer staff days
BBQ catering for South Ham
How our BBQ catering works in South Ham
BBQ catering means we bring the barbecue and do the cooking. We cook on site at your event in South Ham, outdoors under cover, while our staff serve your guests and tidy up. We serve pulled pork, sausages and chicken skewers, and we are regularly asked to cater relaxed weddings and evening receptions and charity fundraisers.
In a place like South Ham, a barbecue at home is typically the easiest option. Let us know how we reach the garden, and we’ll bring everything else. Everything is cooked through properly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
Common questions in South Ham
Is South Ham close to London?
About 47 miles from central London.
Can you do a barbecue in Eastrop Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Do you offer halal meat?
We do not offer halal. Our meat-free options are there, or halal food would need to be arranged separately.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
Is clearing up included?
We tidy the serving area, so there’s very little washing up. China is available on request.
How many meats should we choose?
You do not need everything. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats and we’ll advise on the rest.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
We cook under cover, so the season does not stop us. In winter, plan lighting and somewhere warm for guests to eat.
When should we book BBQ catering?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Midweek dates are generally easier to get. Fill in our quote form.
Who books BBQ catering in South Ham?
A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in South Ham. Popular bookings include:
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Garden parties
- Sports clubs and team events
- Birthdays and milestone parties
Within reach of South Ham are historic houses such as The Vyne (3.5 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
What your quote should include
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for every dish
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Barbecues in South Ham: gardens, clubs and local tips
South Ham is about 1 mile south-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We cover events in South Ham, along with the towns and villages around it. South Ham is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from South Ham to Reading (about 14 miles away).
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as St Anne's Catholic Primary School, frequently want a barbecue. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Basingstoke station, about 1.2 miles north-east.
For events in RG22, RG21 and RG23, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook. Your event could be at a house on Pheby Road, Wella Road and Lennox Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Brighton Hill (1 mile south), Basingstoke (1 mile north-east), Winklebury (1 mile north-west), Buckskin (1 mile west) and Worting (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (7 miles north).
A little further out are Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (1.5 miles north) and Basing House (2.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
- Local schools include Aldworth School (less than half a mile south-west) and Coppice Spring School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The White Hart Inn (1 mile west)
What the cooking area needs
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- A clear way in from where we park
- A spot well clear of buildings
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in South Ham
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
Is a barbecue right for your event?
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. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why South Ham hosts choose us
- An itemised quote
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at our pricing or menu ideas for your barbecue.
The menu, dish by dish
Beef brisket
For beef lovers, brisket is the one to choose, in a roll or with sides.
Chicken skewers
Chicken gives guests who don’t eat pork or beef a meat option.
Places near South Ham
What else we do in South Ham
How it works
One of us cooks, the others serve, so the queue keeps moving. When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area. At midsummer, it is light in South Ham until about 9:25pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:10pm.
- Send a picture of where the barbecue could go.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We clear up so you don’t have to.
How to prepare
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Think about where the smoke will drift
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or RG22 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Distance from us
- How many people are eating
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- An estimate of numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The address or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
Our chef cooks through the agreed service time, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away