Hampshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Southend, Hampshire
A catered barbecue for your event in Southend: grilled on site and served by our team, so you can enjoy the day.
- Neighbourhood parties
- Work barbecues
- Reunions and family get-togethers
BBQ catering in Southend
Events we cater in Southend
Hot food straight off the grill
People around Southend book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Club open days
- Leaving parties
PTAs at schools such as Newtown Soberton Infant School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days.
What to look for in a quote
- The full menu and the sides
- What crockery is supplied
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether VAT is included
BBQ catering for your event in Southend
Burgers, sausages and chicken skewers come straight off the grill, with sticky ribs, pulled pork and sliced brisket alongside. Pick the meats that suit your guests. Typical bookings include street parties and reunions and family get-togethers, with coleslaw, pulled pork and BBQ ribs.
Near Southend, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will handle the rest. All the barbecue, none of the effort: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- A spot where smoke won’t blow into the house or marquee
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- New potatoes
How the day works
We set up where we agreed and keep out of the way, so your event carries on around us. Smoke drifts, so we will think about the wind with you. In Southend, late May sunsets come at about 8:55pm and midsummer ones at about 9:20pm, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
- At serving time, the chef grills and the team serves.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Before we arrive
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
- Include children in your numbers
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Barbecue venues around Southend
Southend is about 5 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. Events in Southend are part of our patch. Southend is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 12 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, Portchester station is about 5 miles away. After a christening at a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Events anywhere in SO32 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Nearby, we also cater events in Newtown (1 mile south-west), Soberton Heath (1 mile west), Hoe Gate (1 mile south-east), Woodend (1 mile west) and Hipley (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (7 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south-west) and Horndean (5 miles east).
A little further out are Knowle Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Southend includes St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Bold Forester Public House (0.8 miles north-west)
What BBQ catering costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Plates or china
- The number of people
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The journey to the venue
The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies we should know about
- Roughly how many people
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Southend: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Southend?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Southend?
Portchester station, about 5 miles south of the centre.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
Is there anything for vegans?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Let us know how many to expect.
Do you cover Southend?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Southend and Hampshire. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
That’s one of the best reasons to have it catered: separate equipment for raw and cooked food, and everything cooked through.
Do you label the food for allergies?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What if it rains?
The cooking area is covered, but guests will want shelter too.
Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
Our staff keep the serving table tidy and topped up, so the barbecue looks as good at the end as at the start.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
Nearby places to Southend
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The menu, dish by dish
Sausages
Sausages go down well with younger guests, and they’re easy to eat standing up.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with hiring a venue’s in-house menu, a catered barbecue lets you choose exactly what’s served. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- An itemised quote
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Served at the time you choose
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Read how we price or our barbecue menu ideas.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- 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