Hampshire · England
BBQ Catering for Test Valley
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, grilled at your venue in Test Valley by our chef. We serve and tidy up.
- Sports clubs and team events
- Leaving parties
- School fairs and summer fêtes
Planning an event in Test Valley?
Perfect for your event in Test Valley
Proper vegetarian and vegan options
Hosts in Test Valley book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Charity fundraisers
- Big birthday parties
- Street parties
- Leaving parties
If the day starts at a church like Church of St James, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
- The full menu and the sides
How our BBQ catering works in Test Valley
We cook outdoors, under cover, on a spot we agree with you, away from buildings, fences and overhanging branches. Send us a photo of the space and we will confirm it. For engagement and anniversary parties and fundraising barbecues, we’ll put together a menu of pulled pork, sausages and BBQ ribs and more.
Near Test Valley, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Places near Test Valley
Other occasions in Test Valley
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, with a menu planned around your guests. What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
What you get with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
Read how we price and our barbecue menu ideas.
What BBQ catering costs
Each price is built from:
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
- Season and day of the week
- How many people are eating
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Step by step
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower will not stop it, but plan somewhere dry for people to eat. At midsummer, it’s light in Test Valley until about 9:25pm, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:10pm.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
How to prepare
- Let us know about children’s numbers
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Planning help
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue if a few things are right. A quick checklist:
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we’ll adjust where we can.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Pulled pork
Pulled pork is slow-cooked until it falls apart, and served in a soft roll, often with coleslaw.
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Barbecue venues around Test Valley
Test Valley is about 7 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. We are happy to travel to Test Valley for events and the places nearby. Test Valley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 22 miles away.
Within reach of Test Valley are historic houses such as Stargroves (2.7 miles north) and Highclere Castle (3.3 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
We bring barbecues to events all over SP11 and the streets around it. We also bring barbecues to events in Ashmansworth (1 mile east), Vernham Street (3 miles west), Upper Green (4 miles north), Inkpen Common (5 miles north) and Hell Corner (5 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles east), Andover (7 miles south), Tadley (13 miles east), Popley (15 miles east), Tidworth (11 miles south-west) and Kempshott (13 miles east).
Within reach you’ll find Pilot Hill.
FAQs for Test Valley
Is Test Valley close to London?
About 59 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Test Valley?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do halal?
We do not offer halal. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Do you cover Test Valley?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Test Valley and Hampshire. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: use our quote form.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Yes, on plates with salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away