Hampshire · England
BBQ Catering in Upper Swanmore
A catered barbecue for events around Upper Swanmore: hot food off the grill, salads and sides, and staff to serve.
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
BBQ catering for Upper Swanmore
How our BBQ catering works in Upper Swanmore
The point of a catered barbecue is that you get to enjoy it. Our chef cooks, our staff serve and we tidy up afterwards, so your time goes on your guests, not the food. Popular choices include beef brisket, BBQ ribs and chicken skewers, and we’re regularly asked to cater evening wedding food and engagement and anniversary parties.
Near Upper Swanmore, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
A barbecue or other catering?
Next to a fixed venue menu, you pick the meats, the sides and the meat-free options yourself. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Served at the time you choose
Events we cater in Upper Swanmore
Barbecue and hog roast together, if you like
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Upper Swanmore. Some of the most common are:
- Informal weddings
- Neighbourhood parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Work barbecues
Coming by train? Botley station, about 4.4 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any travel or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether plates or china are included
A catered BBQ in Upper Swanmore: what to know
Upper Swanmore is about 6 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Upper Swanmore and the surrounding area are covered for events. Upper Swanmore is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Upper Swanmore to Southampton (10 miles away).
For a fundraiser at a school like Swanmore Church of England Aided Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. After a christening at a church such as Church of St Barnabas, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
We bring barbecues to events all over the SO32 postcode area and the streets around it. From Vicarage Lane, Green Lane and Well Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the barbecue to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hill Grove (1 mile south), Swanmore (1 mile south-west), The Hangers (1 mile north-west), Droxford (2 miles north-east) and Dean (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (10 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (8 miles west), Fareham (7 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.9 miles west) and Knowle Hospital (5.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include St Clair's Meadow and Beacon Hill.
- Schools near Upper Swanmore include Swanmore College of Technology (1.1 miles south-west)
Nearby places to Upper Swanmore
What else we do in Upper Swanmore
How we price a catered barbecue
Things that change the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
- The journey to the venue
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.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the event is
- An estimate of numbers
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Upper Swanmore questions
How far is Upper Swanmore from London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London.
Is Upper Swanmore too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
What if it rains?
We bring cover for the grill, so it is guests who need a wet-weather plan.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
Once your date is fixed, particularly for a summer weekend. But ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
Should we have every meat?
Three or four meats plus the vegetarian and vegan options suits most groups. Fewer items keeps service quick.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue with a little planning. Check these:
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- New potatoes
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before service, so the grill is hot by the time you want to eat. Your guests will smell it before they see it. In Upper Swanmore, late May sunsets come at about 8:55pm and midsummer ones at about 9:20pm, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We set up under cover before service.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Before we arrive
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
Our chef cooks through the agreed service time, while our staff serve and keep things flowing.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausages
Cooked through and browned on the grill, sausages are simple and satisfying.
Beef burgers
Our chef grills beef burgers to order, hot off the barbecue.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away