Hampshire · England
BBQ Catering in Whitsbury
BBQ catering in Whitsbury for your event: hot food off the grill, salads and sides, and staff to serve.
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Club open days
A barbecue near Whitsbury
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- A green light from whoever owns the site
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the grill
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
About our BBQ catering in Whitsbury
There is more to a catered barbecue than burgers: slow-cooked pulled pork, sliced beef brisket and glazed ribs make it feel like a meal, with salads, coleslaw and potatoes on the side. For reunions and family get-togethers and street parties, we’ll put together a menu of chicken skewers, halloumi skewers and beef burgers for your guests.
Country barbecues near Whitsbury 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 separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
Why choose BBQ catering in Whitsbury?
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket
In Whitsbury and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Work barbecues
- Leaving parties
- Club open days
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School, often want a barbecue.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for every dish
- Any travel or access charges
- Whether plates or china are included
- What the price includes, item by item
Organising for someone else?
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 add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
How we price a catered barbecue
There’s no fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- Crockery choices
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The journey to the venue
- Access to the cooking area
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we’ll adjust where we can.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with hiring a venue’s in-house menu, you pick the meats, the sides and the meat-free options yourself. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Planned to your running order
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read our pricing and BBQ menu ideas.
FAQs for Whitsbury
Is Whitsbury too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What do you need from the venue?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Tell us what’s available on site and we will confirm the rest when we quote.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
Summer is the busiest time, but we cook all year, with cover over the grill. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Weekday and off-season dates are frequently easier. Use our quote form.
Do you label the food for allergies?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can you cater in Whitsbury?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Whitsbury and the rest of Hampshire included. Send us the address for a quote.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tell us your numbers and we’ll suggest a split.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
Barbecues in Whitsbury: gardens, clubs and local tips
Whitsbury is in Hampshire. We are happy to travel to Whitsbury for events and the places nearby. Whitsbury is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Whitsbury to Southampton (about 19 miles away).
Historic houses near Whitsbury include Breamore House (1.6 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. After a christening at a church such as Church of St Leonard, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Anywhere in SP6, we can cook on site for your guests. For events just outside Whitsbury, we cover Rockbourne (1 mile south-west), Damerham (2 miles south-west), Sandleheath (3 miles south), Ashford (3 miles south) and Alderholt (4 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Totton (14 miles east), Romsey (15 miles east), Ringwood (9 miles south), Fordingbridge (3 miles south), St Leonards (10 miles south) and Brockenhurst (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Fordingbridge Museum (3.4 miles south-east) and Salisbury District Hospital (5.2 miles north).
- Local pubs include The Cart Wheel Public House (under half a mile south-east)
Also near Whitsbury
Also in Whitsbury
What comes off the grill
Pulled pork
Pulled pork in a roll with coleslaw is hard to beat.
BBQ ribs
Ribs are a favourite with keen barbecue fans.
Step by step
With cover over the grill, the weather rarely holds us up, though your guests will want shelter if it rains. By late September, sunset in Whitsbury is about 7:10pm; in December it is about 4:05pm. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- At serving time, the chef grills and the team serves.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Include children in your numbers
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards