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BBQ Catering in The Hummicks
BBQ catering for events in The Hummicks: grilled on site with staff to serve and clear, so you can enjoy the day.
- Family celebrations
- Garden parties
- Charity fundraisers
Planning an event in The Hummicks?
What happens on the day
If timings shift on the day, let your contact know, and we will work around it. A barbecue is easy to time, as most of it is cooked as people eat. At midsummer, it’s light in The Hummicks until about 9:25pm, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. In late September, it is dark by about 7:10pm.
- 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.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- We tidy up before we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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About our BBQ catering in The Hummicks
A barbecue suits mixed groups well, with beef, chicken and pork on the menu, and proper vegetarian and vegan options too. Typical bookings include garden parties and evening wedding food, with beef brisket, BBQ ribs and beef burgers.
Country barbecues near The Hummicks are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. You get a barbecue without the work: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
Towns and villages near The Hummicks
Also in The Hummicks
What we serve, dish by dish
Sausages
Barbecued sausages are always popular, in a roll or on a plate.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
A catered BBQ in The Hummicks: what to know
The Hummicks is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. We are happy to travel to The Hummicks for events. The Hummicks is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 7 miles away.
Churches such as Church of the Blessed Virgin and Child rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby usually does. Among the historic houses close to The Hummicks are Beaulieu Palace House (0.9 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. The New Forest National Park is within about a mile of The Hummicks. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
For events in SO42, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook. If your venue is just outside The Hummicks, we also cover Bailey's Hard (1 mile south-west), Beaulieu (1 mile north-west), East Boldre (2 miles west), Furzey Lodge (2 miles west) and Dibden Purlieu (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Gosport (12 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north), Fareham (11 miles east), Totton (8 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (1.1 miles north-west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (5.9 miles south-west).
- Nearby schools include The New Forest Academy (2.5 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Montagu Arms (0.9 miles west)
Looking after everyone
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
Slow-cooked meats such as pulled pork and brisket are ready to serve from the start, which takes the pressure off the grill.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
What BBQ catering costs
Your quote depends on:
- Season and day of the week
- Crockery choices
- Site access
- Numbers
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
- The address or postcode
- Your date and serving time
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
The Hummicks: your questions answered
Is The Hummicks too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cater at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, and our staff serve and clear.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Most events pick three or four.
What if it rains?
The cooking area is covered, so it’s guests who need a wet-weather plan.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Let us know how many to expect.
Can you do halal?
We do not. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
Events we cater in The Hummicks
Food handled by a professional team
People around The Hummicks book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Garden parties
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Big birthday parties
Coming by train? The nearest station is Beaulieu Road station, about 4.2 miles north-west.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether plates or china are included
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
A barbecue or other catering?
Next to a formal plated meal, a barbecue is relaxed and sociable, and needs no kitchen at the venue. What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
- Parking near the grill
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the grill
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards