Hampshire · England
BBQ Catering in Upper Farringdon
Six barbecue meats and proper vegetarian and vegan options, cooked on site in Upper Farringdon by our chef. We serve and tidy up.
- Fundraising days
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Neighbourhood parties
BBQ catering in Upper Farringdon
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
How our BBQ catering works in Upper Farringdon
In Upper Farringdon, 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. We serve halloumi skewers, sausages and beef brisket, and we are often booked for birthdays and milestone parties and relaxed weddings and evening receptions.
In a small place like Upper Farringdon, 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’ll handle the rest. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
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A barbecue or other catering?
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. 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.
What you get with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Timed around your day
- Cooked on site by our chef
How the day works
Before service, we set up the grill and the serving table on the agreed spot. Then it’s a case of cooking and serving through the time you’ve chosen. Sunset in Upper Farringdon is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so an early-evening barbecue is normally 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.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose the menu a week or so before
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or GU34 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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Your questions about a catered barbecue in Upper Farringdon
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Upper Farringdon from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London.
Do you cover Upper Farringdon?
Yes, Upper Farringdon is in our area. Send us the address and we will check the date.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
Yes. Many bigger events have both. Tell us your numbers and we will suggest a split.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
We do. There’s a halloumi option and a vegan option, cooked separately from the meat.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
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 will confirm what we need.
What BBQ catering costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Plates or china
- Access to the cooking area
- The number of people
- Travel to Upper Farringdon
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Allergies we should know about
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
- The venue or postcode
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the grill
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
We get there well before service, so the grill is up to heat when you are ready to eat.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, at extra cost.
A catered BBQ in Upper Farringdon: what to know
Upper Farringdon is about 3 miles south of Alton, in Hampshire. Events in Upper Farringdon are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We cater all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
After a christening at a church such as Church of All Saints, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Among the historic houses close to Upper Farringdon are Bentworth Hall (3.9 miles north-west) and Hall Place (4.3 miles north-west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Upper Farringdon, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU34. Streets in the area include Church Road, Crows Lane and Gaston Lane, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. Nearby, we also cater events in Farringdon (1 mile south-west), Lower Farringdon (1 mile west), Chawton (2 miles north), Hartley Mauditt (2 miles east) and Alton (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles west), Fleet (13 miles north-east), Horndean (14 miles south), Aldershot (13 miles north-east) and Petersfield (8 miles south).
Nearby you will also find The Romany Museum (2.1 miles south-east) and Alton Community Hospital (1.9 miles north). The countryside around Upper Farringdon includes Selborne Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find Rose and Crown Inn (under half a mile south)
Events we cater in Upper Farringdon
Six meats to choose from
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Upper Farringdon. For example:
- Club open days
- Work barbecues
- Community fun days
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
If guests are travelling by rail, Alton station is about 2.8 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- What crockery is supplied
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel and any London charges
- Whether VAT is included
What comes off the grill
Chicken skewers
Chicken gives guests who don’t eat pork or beef a meat option, cooked until it’s hot all the way through.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away