Hampshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Sway, Hampshire
A catered barbecue for your event in Sway: grilled on site with staff to serve and clear, so you can relax with your guests.
- Garden parties
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Sports clubs and team events
A barbecue near Sway
Who books BBQ catering in Sway?
Six meats to choose from
People around Sway book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Club open days
- Garden parties
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Evening wedding food
For a fundraiser at a school like St Luke's Church of England Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Travel and any London charges
- VAT, if it applies
BBQ catering for your event in Sway
In Sway, a barbecue is a favourite for relaxed events: plenty of choice, nothing fussy and everyone happy. With us cooking, nobody you know spends the afternoon at the grill. For back-garden get-togethers and community fun days, we can cook sausages, beef brisket and halloumi skewers and more.
For a barbecue in Sway, the garden is often the best venue. Tell us about the drive and the garden, and we’ll bring everything else. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
What BBQ catering costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Site access
- Travel to Sway
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Sway
What’s the nearest station to Sway?
Sway has its own station: Sway station.
Can you barbecue near the sea around Sway?
Yes. We cook under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
We can. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
How much choice do we need?
You don’t need everything. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats.
Is clearing up included?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
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 does the venue need to provide?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Tell us what’s available on site and we’ll confirm the rest when we quote.
How do you handle food safety?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
Other occasions in Sway
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with a DIY barbecue, no host is stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the cooking is in experienced hands. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What you get with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Served at the time you choose
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Six meats to choose from
Take a look at our prices page or BBQ menu ideas.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
The serving table is kept tidy and stocked, right through the service.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
The process
The barbecue goes on the agreed spot, and the rest of the space is yours. Smoke drifts, so we’ll think about the wind with you. In Sway, late May sunsets come at about 8:55pm and midsummer ones at about 9:25pm, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We set up under cover before service.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
How to prepare
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Where the barbecue can go in Sway
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- A spot where smoke will not blow into the house or marquee
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Chicken skewers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Beef brisket
A closer look at the menu
Chicken skewers
Chicken on skewers suits mingling guests, with salad or in a roll.
Beef brisket
Brisket is a favourite with people who like their beef, in a roll or with sides.
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Barbecues in Sway: gardens, clubs and local tips
Sway is about 3 miles north-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. Sway and the surrounding area are covered for events. We cater all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Sway to Southampton (13 miles away).
Churches such as St Luke's Church rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby usually does. Coming by train? Sway has its own station, Sway station. Sway is within about 3 miles of the New Forest National Park, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first. With the coast within about 4 miles of Sway, wind is the thing to plan for: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
Here we cover the SO41 postcode area. Local streets include Station Road, Anderwood Drive and Cruse Close; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For events just outside Sway, we cover Mead End (1 mile west), Tiptoe (1 mile south-west), Hordle (2 miles south), Ashley (2 miles south-west) and Bashley (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (10 miles north-east), Lymington (3 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north), Hythe (10 miles north-east), New Milton (3 miles south-west) and Ringwood (9 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Lymington New Forest Hospital (2.9 miles south-east) and Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (3.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Sway include Milford on Sea LNR.
- Pubs nearby include Forest Heath Hotel (under half a mile south)
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards