Hampshire · England
BBQ Catering for Wolverton Common
Planning a catered barbecue in Wolverton Common? We cook outdoors under cover, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
- Street parties
- Leaving parties
- Club open days
BBQ catering for Wolverton Common
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Wolverton Common
What’s the nearest station to Wolverton Common?
The closest is Midgham station, roughly 4.4 miles away.
Is Wolverton Common close to London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What does the venue need to provide?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Let us know about the site and we will confirm what we need.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
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. Send your date and we’ll check.
Should we have every meat?
Three or four meats plus the vegetarian and vegan options suits most groups. Fewer items keeps service quick.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
We tidy the serving area. Ask if you’d like china.
How our BBQ catering works in Wolverton Common
For bigger events in Wolverton Common, a barbecue can sit alongside a hog roast, giving guests both the spectacle and the variety. We can quote for either or both. Popular choices include coleslaw, halloumi skewers and beef brisket, and we’re often booked for neighbourhood parties and birthdays and milestone parties.
A barbecue in the countryside near Wolverton Common makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. You get a barbecue without the work: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Travel to Wolverton Common
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Send us the date, the address or RG26 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Also near Wolverton Common
Also in Wolverton Common
Wolverton Common barbecues: local tips
Wolverton Common is about 3 miles south-west of Tadley, in Hampshire. Thinking about a catered barbecue in Wolverton Common? We cover the whole area. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 12 miles away.
After a christening at a church such as Church of St Catherine, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. For anyone arriving by rail, Midgham station is about 4.4 miles away.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG26, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Local streets include Wolverton Road and Holt Lane; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Wolverton Common we cover include Townsend (1 mile south), Axmansford (1 mile north-east), Inhurst (2 miles north-east), Baughurst (2 miles north-east) and Heath End (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (6 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles south-west), Tadley (3 miles north-east), Hook (11 miles east), Popley (6 miles south-east) and Kempshott (7 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Park Prewett Hospital (5 miles south-east).
- Local pubs include The George And Dragon Public House (0.7 miles south-east)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we’ll work around it where possible.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, at extra cost.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
A closer look at the menu
BBQ ribs
Ribs are a favourite with keen barbecue fans.
Sausages
Children generally head straight for the sausages, and they’re easy to eat standing up.
Where the barbecue can go in Wolverton Common
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A green light from whoever owns the site
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- Space for our vehicle nearby
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Perfect for your event in Wolverton Common
Food safety taken care of
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Wolverton Common and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Club open days
- Community fun days
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as The Hurst School, frequently want a barbecue.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- What crockery is supplied
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Allergen information for every dish
A barbecue or other catering?
Next to a buffet, barbecue food is hot and cooked to order, and nothing sits out all afternoon. 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, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our barbecue in Wolverton Common
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
See how we price and BBQ menu ideas.
The process
If timings shift on the day, let your contact know, and we’ll adjust where we can. Barbecue food is cooked through service, so it’s flexible. By late September, sunset in Wolverton Common is about 7:10pm; in December it’s about 4:00pm. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We check the space and quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Think about where the smoke will drift
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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 when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards