Hampshire · England
BBQ Catering for Standford
Thinking about a catered barbecue in Standford? Our chef cooks on site, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
- Garden parties
- Charity fundraisers
- Evening wedding food
BBQ catering in Standford
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with food vans, a single barbecue feeds your group together, with a menu planned around your guests. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Timed around your day
- Six meats to choose from
- Hot food straight off the grill
Take a look at our prices page and menu ideas for your barbecue.
BBQ catering in Standford, cooked on site
BBQ catering means we bring the barbecue and do the cooking. Our chef grills on site in Standford, under cover, while our staff serve your guests and tidy up. Popular choices include coleslaw, chicken skewers and halloumi skewers, and we are regularly asked to cater Fêtes, fairs and sports days and fundraising days.
In a small place like Standford, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll plan the route. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Other occasions in Standford
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Chicken skewers
Our chef grills chicken on skewers, for guests who prefer chicken.
A catered BBQ in Standford: what to know
Standford is about 7 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. We cover events in Standford, along with the towns and villages around it. We bring barbecues to 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 15 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Weyford Nursery and Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Liphook station, about 2.9 miles south-east. Standford is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Anywhere in GU35, we can bring the barbecue to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a house on Robin Hood Gardens, Standford Lane and Tulls Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hollywater (1 mile south-west), Deadwater (1 mile north-west), Lindford (1 mile north-west), Headley (1 mile north-east) and Bordon (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Farnborough (13 miles north), Fleet (12 miles north), Aldershot (10 miles north), Alton (7 miles north-west), Petersfield (8 miles south-west) and Hook (13 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Chase Community Hospital (1.1 miles west). Open spaces near Standford include Wheeler's Down and Deadwater Valley.
- Local schools include Mill Chase Academy (0.8 miles north-west)
Occasions we serve in Standford
Can be paired with a hog roast
In Standford, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Street parties
- Community fun days
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Team days and staff summer parties
After a christening at a church such as St Mark's Sacred Church, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What your quote should include
- What crockery is supplied
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Questions from Standford
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Standford?
The closest is Liphook station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Can you do halal?
No. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it.
What does the venue need to provide?
Mostly space and access: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We will check anything else with you.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
Yes. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage.
Will you clear up afterwards?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Midweek dates are usually easier to get. Fill in our quote form.
Can you cater in Standford?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Standford and Hampshire. Send us the address for a quote.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
- Request gluten-free rolls
On the day, we arrive in good time to set up, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- How many people are eating
- Travel to Standford
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Crockery choices
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary requirements
- Roughly how many people
- Anything the venue has asked for
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
How it works
Before service, we set up the grill and the serving table on the agreed spot. Then it is a case of cooking and serving for as long as we’ve agreed. At midsummer, it’s light in Standford until about 9:20pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it’s dark by about 7:05pm.
- First, you send us 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.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
- Think about where the smoke will drift
- Send final numbers in good time
Getting a price
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.
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Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue with a little planning. Check these:
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- Space for our vehicle nearby
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away