Hampshire · England
Barbecue Catering in West End, Hampshire
Planning a catered barbecue in West End? Our chef cooks on site, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Leaving parties
- Community fun days
Book a BBQ in West End
How our BBQ catering works in West End
Barbecue food is sociable food: people gather round the grill and come back for seconds. In West End, we will set up where it suits your event. Popular choices include chicken skewers, halloumi skewers and pulled pork, and we’re often booked for relaxed weddings and evening receptions and sports clubs and team events.
Barbecues around West End are often relaxed garden affairs. A catered barbecue fits right in, and you won’t spend it cooking. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
What BBQ catering costs
The price comes down to:
- Site access
- The number of people
- Season and day of the week
- Distance from us
What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The address or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Chicken skewers
For anyone avoiding pork or beef, chicken skewers are the answer.
Sausages
Sausages are a barbecue favourite, served in a roll or with sides.
Occasions we serve in West End
Cooked on site, served hot
People around West End book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Leaving parties
Churches such as Church of St James rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby normally does.
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Barbecues in West End: gardens, clubs and local tips
West End is about 2 miles east of Southampton, in Hampshire. Thinking about a catered barbecue in West End? We cover the whole area. West End is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater.
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Saint James' Church of England Primary School, frequently want a barbecue. Parks such as Itchen Valley Country Park often have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first. The sea is within about 4 miles of West End, so breezy days are common: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
Anywhere in SO30 and SO18, we can cook on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event in a garden on High Street, Hatch Mead and Glenlea Close or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to West End we cover include Chartwell Green (1 mile west), Harefield (1 mile south), Townhill Park (1 mile west), Midanbury (1 mile west) and Mansbridge (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (9 miles north), Gosport (12 miles south-east), Eastleigh (3 miles north), Fareham (8 miles south-east), Horndean (14 miles east) and Totton (7 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Netley Castle (3.7 miles south) and Marlands Shopping Centre (3.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near West End include Netley Common.
- Schools near West End include Woodlands Community College (0.7 miles south) and The Gregg School (0.8 miles west)
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Step by step
Running late? Tell us as early as you can, and we will adjust where we can. Barbecue food is cooked through service, so it is flexible. A summer barbecue in West End stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:10pm.
- Show us the space.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
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Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with a cold buffet, everything is hot and freshly cooked. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
Take a look at how we price or our barbecue menu ideas.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in West End
Is West End close to London?
About 67 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to West End?
Southampton Airport Parkway station, about 1.8 miles north-west of the centre.
How many meats should we choose?
Not usually. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
As soon as you know the date, especially for June to September. But ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
That’s one of the best reasons to have it catered: raw and cooked food are kept apart, with separate tongs and boards.
Can you cater in West End?
Yes, West End is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes. There’s a halloumi option and a vegan option, cooked separately from the meat.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
Our staff keep the serving table tidy and topped up, right through the service.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, at extra cost.
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Parking near the grill
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in West End
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Sausages
- Salads
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards