Hampshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Stone, Hampshire
BBQ catering in Stone: our chef cooks on site, from burgers and sausages to ribs, pulled pork and brisket, and our staff serve.
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Informal weddings
Planning an event in Stone?
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
- Plates or china
- Season and day of the week
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- An estimate of numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Dietary requirements
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
About our BBQ catering in Stone
Barbecue food is sociable food: the smell, the queue and the plates piled high. In Stone, we will set up where it suits your event. Typical bookings include evening wedding food and reunions and family get-togethers, with beef burgers, chicken skewers and halloumi skewers.
Near Stone, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will handle the rest. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
What happens on the day
On the day, we position the grill under cover and get it up to heat. From there, we cook as your guests come up, worked around your serving time. Autumn and winter barbecues in Stone get dark early: about 7:10pm by late September and 4:00pm by December. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and the space for the barbecue and send a clear quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and get the grill hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Before we arrive
- Think about where the smoke will drift
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Choose the menu a week or so before
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What comes off the grill
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are grilled on site and served in a bun, straight from the grill to the bun.
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 a DIY barbecue, no host is stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the cooking is in experienced hands. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why book our barbecue in Stone
- An itemised quote
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
Read our pricing and our barbecue menu ideas.
Towns and villages near Stone
Other occasions in Stone
FAQs for Stone
Can you barbecue near the sea around Stone?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do you come out to small places like Stone?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How much choice do we need?
Most events choose three or four meats, plus the meat-free options. A shorter menu also speeds up service.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
We do. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage, cooked separately from the meat.
Is the food cooked safely?
Meat is cooked until it’s steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, following Food Standards Agency advice.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Weekday and off-season dates are often easier. Use our quote form.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Let us know about allergies before the day.
Do you need anything from us?
Mostly space and access: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We’ll check anything else with you.
Looking after everyone
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
We set up on the spot we agreed and stay out of the way, so the event carries on around us.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- A clear way in from where we park
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Stone
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Stone barbecues: local tips
Stone is about 3 miles north-west of Cowes, in Hampshire. We cover events in Stone, as well as the surrounding area. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Stone to Southampton (about 9 miles away).
Churches such as St Francis rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby normally does. Stone is within about 5 miles of the New Forest National Park, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first. With the coast within about 4 miles of Stone, wind is the thing to plan for: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
Events anywhere in SO45 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and roughly how many guests. For events just outside Stone, we cover Gurnard (3 miles south-east), Cowes (3 miles south-east), Rew Street (4 miles south), Northwood (4 miles south-east) and Great Thorness (4 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (9 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north), Fareham (8 miles north-east), Totton (11 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles north) and Hedge End (9 miles north).
A little further out are Calshot Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Sir Max Aitken Museum (3.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Stone include Mill Hill.
Perfect for your event in Stone
Nobody in your party stuck at the grill
People around Stone book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Summer parties in the garden
- Fundraising barbecues
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Reunions and family get-togethers
Historic houses near Stone include Beaulieu Palace House (4.4 miles north-west) and Osborne House (4.9 miles south-east). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one.
What your quote should include
- Whether plates or china are included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for every dish
- If the price includes VAT
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards