Hampshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Wherwell Wood, Hampshire
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, cooked on site in Wherwell Wood by our chef. Our staff serve and clear.
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
BBQ catering for Wherwell Wood
For event organisers in Wherwell Wood
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.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
BBQ catering in Wherwell Wood, served hot
Some hosts in Wherwell Wood pair a barbecue with a hog roast, giving guests both the spectacle and the variety. Ask and we’ll quote for both. For community fun days and work barbecues, we can cook coleslaw, chicken skewers and BBQ ribs and more.
Near Wherwell Wood, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will handle the rest. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
The process
We arrive in good time before service, so the barbecue is ready when you are. The smell soon brings people over. At midsummer, it is light in Wherwell Wood until about 9:25pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:10pm.
- Send a picture of where the barbecue could go.
- We check it and send a price.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Include children in your numbers
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
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FAQs for Wherwell Wood
Is Wherwell Wood close to London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Wherwell Wood?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Of course. With salads and potatoes, it’s a proper meal on a plate; ask about china if you’d like it.
Is clearing up included?
We tidy the serving area. China is available on request.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
Yes. Many bigger events have both. Tell us your numbers and we’ll suggest a split.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Yes, generally: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Give us a rough number of children.
Do you offer halal meat?
No, we do not offer halal meat. Our meat-free options are there, or halal food would need to be arranged separately.
A barbecue or other catering?
Next to a row of street-food vans, a single barbecue feeds your group together, on a menu you’ve agreed in advance. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book our barbecue in Wherwell Wood
- Our staff serve and clear
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- A full barbecue menu
- Cooked on site by our chef
See our prices page or BBQ menu ideas.
Where the barbecue can go in Wherwell Wood
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue if a few things are right. A quick checklist:
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- A spot well clear of buildings
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the grill
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- Beef brisket
- Salads
Places near Wherwell Wood
What else we do in Wherwell Wood
A catered BBQ in Wherwell Wood: what to know
Wherwell Wood is about 3 miles south-east of Andover, in Hampshire. We’re happy to travel to Wherwell Wood for events. Wherwell Wood is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Wherwell Wood to Southampton (about 18 miles away).
Churches such as Church of St Peter rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby usually does. If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Andover station, about 2.9 miles north-west.
For events in SP11, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and a serving time. We also bring barbecues to events in Wherwell (1 mile south-east), Goodworth Clatford (1 mile west), Cottonworth (1 mile south), Fullerton (2 miles south) and Chilbolton (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (15 miles south), Andover (3 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south), Romsey (13 miles south) and Hyde (10 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Andover Museum (2.6 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Schools near Wherwell Wood include Winton Community Academy (2.4 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find White Lion Public House (0.8 miles south-east)
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
The serving table is kept tidy and stocked, right through the service.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
Occasions we serve in Wherwell Wood
Proper vegetarian and vegan options
In Wherwell Wood and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Work barbecues
- Leaving parties
- Community fun days
For a fundraiser at a school like Wherwell Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school.
Before you book anyone
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether plates or china are included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for every dish
A closer look at the menu
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes for a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Pulled pork
Pulled pork in a roll with coleslaw is hard to beat, filling and easy to eat.
How we price a catered barbecue
Each price is built from:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of people
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Travel to Wherwell Wood
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Rough numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or SP11 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors 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