Hampshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Steep Marsh, Hampshire
Hot off the grill at your event in Steep Marsh: a full barbecue menu, plus sides, served by our staff.
- Sports clubs and team events
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Evening wedding food
A barbecue near Steep Marsh
BBQ catering in Steep Marsh, cooked on site
BBQ catering means we bring the barbecue and do the cooking. Our chef grills on site in Steep Marsh, under cover, while our staff serve your guests and tidy up. Whether it is big birthday parties and charity fundraisers, we can cook coleslaw, sausages and BBQ ribs for your guests.
A barbecue in the countryside near Steep Marsh makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. All the barbecue, none of the effort: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
Step by step
Before service, we set up the grill and the serving table on the agreed spot. Then it’s a case of cooking and serving through the time you’ve chosen. A summer barbecue in Steep Marsh stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it’s dark by about 7:05pm.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- We serve as people come up.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Before we arrive
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or GU32 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Steep Marsh
Hot food straight off the grill
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- Garden parties
- Street parties
- Work barbecues
- Club open days
Churches such as Church of All Saints rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby usually does.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for every dish
- The full menu and the sides
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Plates, china and cutlery
A barbecue or other catering?
Instead of asking a friend to man the grill, nobody is left cooking while the party happens, and food safety is in professional hands. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Add a hog roast alongside
See our pricing and menu ideas for your barbecue.
About the food
Beef burgers
A burger is the barbecue classic, loved by most ages.
Sausages
Sausages are a barbecue favourite, served in a roll or with sides.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
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.
Places near Steep Marsh
Other occasions in Steep Marsh
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
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.
What affects the price in Steep Marsh
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Numbers
- Access to the cooking area
- The date and time of year
- Plates or china
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
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Roughly how many people
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any venue rules
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Barbecue venues around Steep Marsh
Steep Marsh is about 2 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We cover Steep Marsh and its neighbours for events. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 21 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Petersfield station, roughly 1.7 miles south of the centre. For a fundraiser at a school like Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. Steep Marsh is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Anywhere in GU32, we can cook on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also bring barbecues to events in Steep (1 mile south), Oakshott (1 mile north), Sheet (1 mile south-east), Petersfield (2 miles south) and Hawkley (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Havant (12 miles south), Horndean (9 miles south), Alton (8 miles north), Waterlooville (11 miles south), Purbrook (12 miles south) and Bordon (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bear Museum (2 miles south) and Petersfield Community Hospital (1.8 miles south). Open spaces near Steep Marsh include Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
- Schools near Steep Marsh include The Petersfield School (2.1 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Cricketers Inn (0.7 miles south-west)
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- A green light from whoever owns the site
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
Common questions in Steep Marsh
What’s the nearest station to Steep Marsh?
The closest is Petersfield station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you label the food for allergies?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Let us know about allergies before the day.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Weekday and off-season dates are frequently easier. Send us your details through our quote form.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
Summer is the busiest time, but we cook all year. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away