Hampshire · England
BBQ Catering for Trotton
Want a barbecue in Trotton without standing at the grill? Our chef and team handle everything, with burgers, ribs, pulled pork and more.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Community fun days
BBQ catering for Trotton
How our BBQ catering works in Trotton
Food from a barbecue is best eaten hot off the grill, so we cook and serve through the agreed service time. Tell us when you’d like to eat and we will plan around it. For evening wedding food and summer parties in the garden, we can cook pulled pork, coleslaw and chicken skewers for your guests.
In a small place like Trotton, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will handle the rest. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
What happens on the day
Grilled food is at its best when it is hot, so we cook to order through service. Slow-cooked meats are ready as soon as service begins, which keeps the queue moving. Sunset in Trotton is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We check the space and quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Send final numbers in good time
- Include children in your numbers
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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For event organisers in Trotton
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
Events we cater in Trotton
Cooked properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Trotton. Some of the most common are:
- Fundraising barbecues
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Garden parties
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
After a christening at a church such as St George's Church, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for every dish
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Also near Trotton
More for events in Trotton
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- How many people are eating
- Travel to Trotton
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
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 get the best quote, tell us:
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or GU31 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Barbecue venues around Trotton
Trotton is about 6 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Planning a catered barbecue in Trotton? We can help. Trotton is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Trotton are Cowdray House (3.2 miles east) and Uppark (4.8 miles south-west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Stedham Primary School, often want a barbecue. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Trotton, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
For events in GU31, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and roughly how many guests. Other places close to Trotton we cover include Dumpford (1 mile south-west), Elsted Marsh (1 mile south), Ingrams Green (1 mile south), Elsted (2 miles south-west) and Didling (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (12 miles south-west), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west), Petersfield (6 miles west) and Purbrook (13 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Community Hospital (3 miles east) and Midhurst Museum (2.9 miles east). Open spaces near Trotton include Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Keeper's Arms Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Request gluten-free rolls
All the cooking and serving equipment comes with us, so you do not need to find grills or tongs.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Instead of a takeaway delivery, the cooking is part of the atmosphere, and the grill becomes a gathering point. Midweek and quieter months are often 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
- Timed around your day
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Add a hog roast alongside
- An itemised quote
Read our prices page or BBQ menu ideas.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken skewers
Skewers are easy to serve and easy to eat, with salad or in a roll.
Sausages
Sausages go down well with younger guests.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Trotton
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Trotton too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What meats do you barbecue?
Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Is there anything for vegans?
Yes. There is a halloumi option and a vegan option.
What do children usually eat?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Let us know numbers for children.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
Yes. Many bigger events have both. Tell us your numbers and we’ll suggest a split.
When should we book BBQ catering?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Weekday and off-season dates are often easier. Fill in our quote form.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, on site at your venue in Trotton. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue if a few things are right. Check these:
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Chicken skewers
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards