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BBQ Catering in Walhampton
Hosting a barbecue in Walhampton without doing the cooking: the food, the grill and the team are all on us.
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Fundraising days
- Birthdays and milestone parties
BBQ catering in Walhampton
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Choose from salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, depending on the occasion.
How our BBQ catering works in Walhampton
A barbecue suits mixed groups well, with beef, chicken and pork on the menu, plus halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Whether it is club open days and neighbourhood parties, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, chicken skewers and BBQ ribs.
Country barbecues near Walhampton are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
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How we price a catered barbecue
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The number of people
- Site access
- Crockery choices
- The date and time of year
What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Allergies we should know about
- Roughly how many people
- The date and time of the event
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what we look for:
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- A green light from whoever owns the site
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the grill
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
Walhampton: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Walhampton?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We cook under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What do children typically eat?
Normally, yes: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Give us a rough number of children.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Of course. A barbecue works as a plated meal with sides; ask about china if you’d like it.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
How much choice do we need?
Not usually. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats.
When should we book BBQ catering?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Midweek dates are typically easier to get. Fill in our quote form.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season. Plan shelter for your guests.
Why choose BBQ catering in Walhampton?
Nobody in your party stuck at the grill
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Walhampton. Popular choices:
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Fundraising days
- Evening wedding food
- Leaving parties
If guests are travelling by rail, Walhampton has its own station, Lymington Town station.
Before you book anyone
- Whether plates or china are included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
Barbecue venues around Walhampton
Walhampton is about 1 mile east of Lymington, in Hampshire. Walhampton is well within our area for events. We cater all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Walhampton to Southampton (12 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Lymington Church of England Infant School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. Churches such as United Reform Church rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby generally does. The New Forest National Park is within about 5 miles of Walhampton, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first. With the coast within about a mile of Walhampton, wind is the thing to plan for: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
We cater events across SO41. Streets in the area include Undershore Road and Walhampton Hill, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. For events just outside Walhampton, we cover Lymington (1 mile west), Portmore (1 mile north), Warborne (1 mile north), Pennington (1 mile south-west) and Pilley (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Totton (11 miles north), Hedge End (15 miles north-east), Hythe (9 miles north-east), New Milton (6 miles west), Ringwood (12 miles north-west) and Locks Heath (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Lymington New Forest Hospital (0.8 miles north-west) and Yarmouth Castle (4 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Boldre Foreshore.
- Nearby schools include Southlands School (1 mile north) and Priestlands School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Ferryman pub (less than half a mile north)
How it works
Most barbecue food is cooked through service, so we time our arrival around your serving time. That keeps everything hot and fresh. At midsummer, it’s light in Walhampton until about 9:25pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:10pm.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and the space for the barbecue and send a clear quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and get the grill hot.
- At serving time, the chef grills and the team serves.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Let us know about children’s numbers
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Planning help
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to a hog roast, a barbecue gives more choice, with beef, chicken and pork rather than one main meat. A hog roast is the bigger spectacle, so for bigger events, why not both?. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book with us
- Planned to your running order
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
Read how we price or our barbecue menu ideas.
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
We set up on the spot we agreed and stay out of the way, so the event carries on around us.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away