Hampshire · England
Barbecue Catering in The Mint, Hampshire
Hosting a barbecue in The Mint without doing the cooking: we bring the barbecue, the food and the staff.
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Summer parties in the garden
- School fairs and summer fêtes
A barbecue near The Mint
How our BBQ catering works in The Mint
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’ll confirm it. Popular choices include coleslaw, halloumi skewers and BBQ ribs, and typical bookings are for community fun days and close and cul-de-sac parties.
Near The Mint, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. You get a barbecue without the work: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
Events we cater in The Mint
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around The Mint. For example:
- Street parties
- Fundraising days
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Leaving and retirement parties
After a christening at a church such as Hope Church, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- How dietary needs are handled
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel or access charges
Nearby places to The Mint
Other occasions in The Mint
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
The menu, dish by dish
Pulled pork
Pulled pork in a roll with coleslaw is hard to beat, filling and easy to eat.
Beef burgers
A burger is the barbecue classic, loved by most ages.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
Slow-cooked meats such as pulled pork and brisket are ready to serve from the start, which takes the pressure off the grill.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
Why choose BBQ catering in The Mint?
Instead of asking a friend to man the grill, a catered barbecue means everyone gets to be a guest, and the food is cooked by people who do it every week. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Planned to your running order
- Our staff serve and clear
- Add a hog roast alongside
See how we price or BBQ menu ideas.
What BBQ catering costs
We work out each quote from:
- Numbers
- Season and day of the week
- Travel to The Mint
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Allergies we should know about
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
Questions from The Mint
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to The Mint?
Liss station, about 0.8 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you need anything from us?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Let us know about the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Can you do halal?
We do not. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
What meats do you barbecue?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes, on plates with salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can you cater in The Mint?
Yes, The Mint is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
The Mint barbecues: local tips
The Mint is about 4 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We cover events in The Mint, as well as the surrounding area. The Mint is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 19 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Liss station, about 0.8 miles south-west. PTAs at schools such as Liss Junior School frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. The Mint is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU33. We also bring barbecues to events in Liss Forest (1 mile north-west), Liss (1 mile south-west), Rake (1 mile south-east), West Liss (1 mile south-west) and Hill Brow (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Havant (14 miles south), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Aldershot (14 miles north), Alton (8 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west) and Petersfield (4 miles south-west).
A little further out are Chase Community Hospital (3.9 miles north). Open spaces near The Mint include Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Wheatham Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Temple Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
Before you choose a spot
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what we look for:
- A green light from whoever owns the site
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the grill
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
How the day works
We start by setting up the barbecue and a serving table where we agreed. Then our chef cooks and the team serves for as long as we have agreed. In The Mint, late May sunsets come at about 8:55pm and midsummer ones at about 9:20pm, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Choose your meats and sides.
- We check the space and quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We pack away and leave the area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Let us know about children’s numbers
- Choose the menu a week or so before
Get a quote
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in our quote form.
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- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away