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Barbecue Catering in Southwick, Hampshire
BBQ catering in Southwick for your event: hot food off the grill, salads and sides, and staff to serve.
- Fundraising days
- Work barbecues
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
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Hosting a barbecue typically means shopping, prepping, cooking and clearing. A catered barbecue takes all of that off your hands, so you can spend the time with your guests. Whether it is work barbecues and big birthday parties, we can cook coleslaw, halloumi skewers and pulled pork for your guests.
Near Southwick, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll plan the route. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Common questions in Southwick
How far is Southwick from London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Southwick?
Portchester station, about 1.9 miles south of the centre.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
What if it rains?
We cook under cover, so rain is not a problem for the food. Plan somewhere dry for your guests to eat.
Is the meat halal?
We do not. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
Is clearing up included?
We tidy the serving area. Ask if you’d like china.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve, and we can label the vegetarian and vegan options.
Why choose BBQ catering in Southwick?
Compared with ordering takeaway, a barbecue becomes part of the event, and the grill becomes a gathering point. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What you get with us
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Served at the time you choose
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
Read our pricing or menu ideas for your barbecue.
How the day works
Running late? Tell us as early as you can, and we’ll work around it. A barbecue is easy to time, as most of it is cooked as people eat. For an evening barbecue in Southwick, think about light: daylight lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:10pm. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We check the space and quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We pack away and leave the area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about children’s numbers
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
On the day, we arrive in good time to set up, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Barbecue venues around Southwick
Southwick is about 3 miles west of Purbrook, in Hampshire. Southwick is well within our area for events and the places nearby. Southwick is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Southwick to Southampton (13 miles away).
If the day starts at a church like Church of St James Without the Priory Gate, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like King Richard School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
Here we cover the PO17 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include High Street, North Road West and Castle Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Southwick, we also cover Boarhunt (1 mile west), North Boarhunt (2 miles north-west), Portchester (2 miles south), Hundred Acres (3 miles north-west) and North Fareham (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (5 miles south), Havant (5 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles west), Horndean (5 miles north-east) and Chandler's Ford (14 miles north-west).
A little further out are Portchester Castle (2.6 miles south) and Fareham Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Southwick includes Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
- Pubs nearby include Red Lion Inn (under half a mile west)
Before you choose a spot
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what helps:
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the grill
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
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What we serve, dish by dish
Pulled pork
A pulled pork roll is a barbecue favourite, filling and easy to eat.
Chicken skewers
Chicken on skewers suits mingling guests, on a plate or in a roll.
What BBQ catering costs
Each price is built from:
- Season and day of the week
- The number of people
- Plates or china
- Distance from us
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, send us:
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Allergies we should know about
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Southwick
A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
In Southwick, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Fundraising days
- Summer staff days
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Portchester station, roughly 1.9 miles south of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel or access charges
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
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 will deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards