Hampshire · England
BBQ Catering for Widley
Six barbecue meats and proper vegetarian and vegan options, grilled at your venue in Widley by our chef. We serve and tidy up.
- Retirement do’s
- Summer staff days
- Fundraising barbecues
A barbecue near Widley
Organising for someone else?
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
BBQ catering for your event in Widley
A barbecue suits mixed groups well, with beef, chicken and pork on the menu, plus halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Popular choices include chicken skewers, sausages and pulled pork, and typical bookings are for back-garden get-togethers and club open days.
Country barbecues near Widley 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. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Who books BBQ catering in Widley?
Food safety taken care of
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Widley. For example:
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Fundraising days
- Work barbecues
- Family celebrations
Among the historic houses close to Widley are Warblington Castle (3.7 miles east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Questions to ask before you book
- Allergen information for every dish
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Chicken skewers
Chicken gives guests who do not eat pork or beef a meat option, cooked until it’s hot all the way through.
What affects the price in Widley
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Site access
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The journey to the venue
- Numbers
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
One of us cooks, the others serve, so service stays steady. When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area. For an evening barbecue in Widley, think about light: it’s light until about 9:20pm in June but only about 7:10pm in late September. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
How to prepare
- Send final numbers in good time
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
- Think about shelter for your guests
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or PO7 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Widley
More for events in Widley
Why choose BBQ catering in Widley?
Compared with a sit-down meal, a barbecue keeps things informal, and needs no kitchen at the venue. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What you get with us
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Our chef at the grill, not you
See how we price and BBQ menu ideas.
Barbecue venues around Widley
Widley is about 1 mile south-west of Purbrook, in Hampshire. Events in Widley are part of our patch. Widley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, Cosham station, about 1.3 miles south-west, is the nearest station. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Purbrook Park School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. The sea is within about 6 miles of Widley, so breezy days are common: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
For events in PO7 and PO6, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and roughly how many guests. Whether your event is on Lily Avenue, Park Avenue and Hoylake Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the barbecue to you. Other places close to Widley we cover include Purbrook Heath (1 mile north), Drayton (1 mile south), Farlington (1 mile south-east), Purbrook (1 mile north-east) and Cosham (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (6 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles west), Horndean (4 miles north-east) and Hedge End (12 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Portchester Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (1 mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Solent Junior School (0.7 miles south-east) and Springfield School (1 mile south)
- Nearby, you will find George Inn (under half a mile south-west)
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
Our chef cooks through the agreed service time, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Widley
Is Widley close to London?
About 61 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Widley?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Midweek dates are typically easier to get. Fill in our quote form.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
Summer is the busiest time, but we cook all year, with cover over the grill. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Burgers and sausages are generally the children’s favourites, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who doesn’t eat meat. Let us know numbers for children.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
We give you allergen information for every dish, and we can label the vegetarian and vegan options.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
We cook under cover, so rain is not a problem for the food. Plan somewhere dry for your guests to eat.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue with a little planning. Check these:
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Sausages
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away