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BBQ Catering in Waltham Chase
BBQ catering for events in Waltham Chase: cooked outdoors under cover and served by our team, so you can enjoy the day.
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Neighbourhood parties
- Club open days
Planning an event in Waltham Chase?
How our BBQ catering works in Waltham Chase
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 work to it. On the menu are BBQ ribs, halloumi skewers and chicken skewers, and we’re regularly asked to cater Fêtes, fairs and sports days and retirement do’s.
A barbecue in the countryside near Waltham Chase makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Waltham Chase questions
Is Waltham Chase close to London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Waltham Chase?
The closest is Botley station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
We cook under cover, so rain isn’t a problem for the food. Plan somewhere dry for your guests to eat.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. In winter, plan lighting and somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Should we have every meat?
Not generally. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Let us know about allergies before the day.
What do children generally eat?
Yes, generally: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Tell us how many children to expect.
Occasions we serve in Waltham Chase
Add a hog roast for bigger events
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Waltham Chase. For example:
- Summer staff days
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Evening wedding food
- Retirement do’s
If the day starts at a church like Waltham Chase Methodist Church, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The full menu and the sides
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, with a menu planned around your guests. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our barbecue in Waltham Chase
- Serving and clearing done for you
- An itemised quote
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
Read our pricing and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Step by step
One of us cooks, the others serve, so the queue keeps moving. After service, we clear up and pack away. At midsummer, it’s light in Waltham Chase until about 9:20pm, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:10pm.
- Show us the space.
- We check it and send a price.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We clear up so you do not have to.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Waltham Chase barbecues: local tips
Waltham Chase is about 5 miles east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Hosts in Waltham Chase book us for events of all sizes. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Waltham Chase to Southampton (8 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Botley station, about 2.7 miles south-west. For a fundraiser at a school like St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school.
For events in SO32, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and a serving time. Streets in the area include Chase Grove, Club House Lane and Sandy Hill Close, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Bishop's Waltham (2 miles north), Curdridge (2 miles south-west), Ashton (3 miles north), Durley Street (3 miles north-west) and Durley (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (9 miles south), Havant (11 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south) and Horndean (9 miles east).
A little further out are Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.4 miles north-west) and Knowle Hospital (3.7 miles south). Open spaces near Waltham Chase include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Nearby schools include Swanmore College of Technology (0.7 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Black Dog pub (0.5 miles south)
How we price a catered barbecue
Each price is built from:
- Distance from us
- Access to the cooking area
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
When you enquire, please mention:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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What comes off the grill
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Chicken skewers
Chicken skewers are grilled on site, a lighter choice than burgers.
Where the barbecue can go in Waltham Chase
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A spot well clear of buildings
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- A green light from whoever owns the site
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the grill
- Salads
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Ask which items contain gluten
Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the moment service begins, which takes the pressure off the grill.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards