Hampshire · England
BBQ Catering in Upper Froyle
A catered barbecue for events around Upper Froyle: burgers, ribs and brisket with salads and potatoes, and staff to serve.
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Fundraising barbecues
- Informal weddings
A barbecue near Upper Froyle
Where the barbecue can go in Upper Froyle
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- A clear way in from where we park
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the grill
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
- New potatoes
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
BBQ catering for your event in Upper Froyle
For bigger events in Upper Froyle, a barbecue can sit alongside a hog roast, giving guests both the spectacle and the variety. Ask and we will quote for both. Typical bookings include street parties and reunions and family get-togethers, with beef brisket, sausages and chicken skewers.
A barbecue in the countryside near Upper Froyle makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains. Everything is cooked through properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
After service, our staff clear up, leaving the spot tidy.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
How we price a catered barbecue
Here’s what affects the price:
- The date and time of year
- Travel to Upper Froyle
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- The address or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything the venue has asked for
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or GU34 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Sausages
Grilled until golden and cooked right through, sausages are simple and satisfying.
Beef burgers
No barbecue is complete without burgers, and they’re a safe bet for children and adults alike.
Events we cater in Upper Froyle
Can be paired with a hog roast
In Upper Froyle, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Family celebrations
- Club open days
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Fundraising days
If the day starts at a church like Church of St Mary of the Assumption, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
Before you book anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- What crockery is supplied
- How dietary needs are handled
- The menu, including sides and any extras
A catered BBQ in Upper Froyle: what to know
Upper Froyle is about 3 miles north-east of Alton, in Hampshire. We cater events of every size in Upper Froyle. We cater 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 16 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Eggar's School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 2.3 miles east of the centre.
We cover events in every part of GU34. We can cater an event on streets such as Burnham Square and Oast Lane, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. We also bring barbecues to events in Froyle (1 mile north-east), Lower Froyle (1 mile north-east), Neatham (1 mile south-west), Holybourne (2 miles south-west) and Wyck (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Farnborough (10 miles north-east), Fleet (8 miles north-east), Aldershot (8 miles north-east), Alton (3 miles south-west) and Petersfield (12 miles south).
A little further out are Allen Gallery (3 miles south-west) and Barley Pound (3.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Upper Froyle includes Holybourne Hill.
- Local pubs include Hen And Chicken Public House (under half a mile south)
Towns and villages near Upper Froyle
Other occasions in Upper Froyle
How it works
We set up where we agreed and keep out of the way, so your event carries on around us. We will place the grill so smoke drifts away from guests. By late September, sunset in Upper Froyle is about 7:05pm; in December it is about 4:00pm. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We serve as people come up.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Preparing for the day
- Include children in your numbers
- Send final numbers in good time
- Choose the menu a week or so before
Getting a price
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning help
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with a cold buffet, everything is hot and freshly cooked, and nothing sits out all afternoon. The menu makes a big difference to the price: 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
- Six meats to choose from
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at how we price or menu ideas for your barbecue.
Common questions in Upper Froyle
Do you come out to small places like Upper Froyle?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Upper Froyle?
The closest is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, and our staff serve and clear.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes, and china is available on request.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
Will you clear up afterwards?
We tidy the serving area. Ask if you’d like china.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Burgers and sausages are normally the children’s favourites, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who doesn’t eat meat. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
How many meats should we choose?
Most events choose three or four meats, plus the meat-free options. A shorter menu also speeds up service.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away