Hampshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Stoke, Hampshire
Planning a catered barbecue in Stoke? We cook outdoors under cover, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
- Fundraising barbecues
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Birthdays and milestone parties
BBQ catering for Stoke
BBQ catering in Stoke, cooked on site
The point of a catered barbecue is that you get to enjoy it. We look after the grill, the serving and the clearing, while you look after your guests. We are often asked to cater club open days and street parties, with halloumi skewers, beef burgers and coleslaw.
Country barbecues near Stoke are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Stoke
How far is Stoke from London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
What do you need from the venue?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Tell us what’s available on site and we’ll confirm the rest when we quote.
Is clearing up included?
Yes, we clear up after service. China is available on request.
When should we book BBQ catering?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Midweek dates are usually easier to get. Send us your details through our quote form.
Do you label the food for allergies?
We give you allergen information for every dish, and we can label the vegetarian and vegan options.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes, and china is available on request.
Perfect for your event in Stoke
Food handled by a professional team
In Stoke, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Summer staff days
- Garden parties
- Club open days
- Neighbourhood parties
Churches such as Church of St Peter rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby generally does.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether travel is included
- How dietary needs are handled
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to a fixed venue menu, you pick the meats, the sides and the meat-free options yourself. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What you get with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Hot food straight off the grill
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at our pricing or menu ideas for your barbecue.
For event organisers in Stoke
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Towns and villages near Stoke
Other occasions in Stoke
Barbecues in Stoke: gardens, clubs and local tips
Stoke is about 3 miles south of Havant, in Hampshire. Thinking about a catered barbecue in Stoke? We can help. Stoke is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Stoke to Southampton (about 19 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Warblington station, roughly 2.4 miles north of the centre. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like The Hayling College, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. With the coast within about 3 miles of Stoke, wind is the thing to plan for: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
For events in PO11, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and a serving time. From Havant Road, Rogers Mead and Northwood Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the barbecue to you. Main roads around Stoke include the A3023, which makes travel to your event easy. Nearby, we also cater events in North Hayling (1 mile east), Tye (1 mile east), Northney (1 mile north-east), Langstone (1 mile north) and Warblington (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (8 miles west), Havant (3 miles north), Fareham (10 miles west), Horndean (6 miles north), Waterlooville (5 miles north-west) and Petersfield (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Warblington Castle (1.8 miles north) and Havant Museum (2.1 miles north). The countryside around Stoke includes Hayling Billy.
- Local pubs include The Maypole pub (0.9 miles south)
What we serve, dish by dish
Beef brisket
For beef lovers, brisket is the one to choose, served on a plate or in a roll.
Sausages
Sausages are a barbecue favourite, in a roll or on a plate.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before service, so the grill is hot by the time you want to eat. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Evening barbecues in Stoke need a little planning: it’s light until about 9:20pm in June but only about 7:05pm in late September. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- 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
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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What BBQ catering costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The journey to the venue
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
- Season and day of the week
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Details that help
Here’s what we will ask:
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any dietary needs or allergies
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
We set up on the spot we agreed and stay out of the way, so the event carries on around us.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away