Hampshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Water End, Hampshire
BBQ catering for events in Water End: cooked outdoors under cover with staff to serve and clear, so you can relax with your guests.
- Retirement do’s
- Street parties
- Summer parties in the garden
BBQ catering in Water End
About our BBQ catering in Water End
Barbecue food is sociable food: the smell, the queue and the plates piled high. We will find the right spot at your venue in Water End. We are often asked to cater evening wedding food and work barbecues, serving chicken skewers, pulled pork and beef burgers.
A barbecue in the countryside near Water End makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Who books BBQ catering in Water End?
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket
People around Water End book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Street parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Birthdays and milestone parties
If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Hook station, about 2.1 miles east.
What your quote should include
- The full menu and the sides
- Any travel or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
- What crockery is supplied
What comes off the grill
BBQ ribs
For guests who love barbecue, the ribs are frequently the highlight.
Pulled pork
Slow-cooked pork, pulled apart, and served in a soft roll, often with coleslaw.
The process
Running late? Tell us as early as you can, and we’ll work around it. A barbecue is easy to time, as most of it is cooked as people eat. Evening barbecues in Water End need a little planning: it’s light until about 9:25pm in June but only about 7:10pm in late September. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Beef burgers
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with a barbecue cooked by friends, nobody is left cooking while the party happens, and food safety is in professional hands. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book with us
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Hot food straight off the grill
- A full barbecue menu
Take a look at our prices page or menu ideas for your barbecue.
Barbecue venues around Water End
Water End is about 4 miles east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Planning a catered barbecue in Water End? We can help. We bring barbecues to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 12 miles away.
Within reach of Water End are historic houses such as The Vyne (4.1 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. Churches such as St Swithun's church rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby generally does.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG24. If your venue is just outside Water End, we also cover Andwell (1 mile south-west), Mapledurwell (1 mile south), Old Basing (2 miles west), Wildmoor (2 miles north) and Lychpit (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (4 miles west), Farnborough (11 miles east), Fleet (7 miles east), Aldershot (11 miles east), Alton (9 miles south) and Yateley (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Basing House (1.9 miles west) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (4.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Dogmersfield Lake and The Mill Field.
Organising for someone else?
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
What affects the price in Water End
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
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 to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
- Where the event is
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Water End
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Your questions about a catered barbecue in Water End
Is Water End close to London?
About 42 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Water End too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What does the venue need to provide?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Tell us what’s available on site and we’ll confirm the rest when we quote.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
We can. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes, and china is available on request.
Is clearing up included?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
We cook as your guests come up, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards