Hampshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Woodlands, Hampshire
BBQ catering for events in Woodlands: cooked outdoors under cover with staff to serve and clear, so you can relax with your guests.
- Club open days
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Summer parties in the garden
BBQ catering for Woodlands
BBQ catering in Woodlands, served hot
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. For birthdays and milestone parties and informal weddings, we can cook BBQ ribs, sausages and beef burgers and more.
In a small place like Woodlands, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
Why choose BBQ catering in Woodlands?
Compared with hiring a venue’s in-house menu, you pick the meats, the sides and the meat-free options yourself, and eat outdoors. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Served at the time you choose
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Add a hog roast alongside
The process
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower won’t stop it, though your guests will want shelter if it rains. A summer barbecue in Woodlands stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. In late September, it’s dark by about 7:10pm.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover before service.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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Places near Woodlands
Other occasions in Woodlands
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
FAQs for Woodlands
Do you come out to small places like Woodlands?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you cater at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
How many meats should we choose?
You do not need everything. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats and we’ll advise on the rest.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
The cooking area is covered, so it is guests who need a wet-weather plan.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can you cater in Woodlands?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, following Food Standards Agency advice.
Who books BBQ catering in Woodlands?
Add a hog roast for bigger events
In Woodlands and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Summer staff days
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Summer parties in the garden
- Club open days
Churches such as Bartley Village Hall rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby usually does.
Before booking anyone
- What crockery is supplied
- Travel and any London charges
- Allergen information for every dish
- The menu, including sides and any extras
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue with a little planning. Check these:
- A clear way in from where we park
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Woodlands
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
Barbecue venues around Woodlands
Woodlands is about 2 miles south-west of Totton, in Hampshire. We are happy to travel to Woodlands for events and the places nearby. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 6 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Ashurst New Forest station, about 0.9 miles south-east, is the nearest station. For a fundraiser at a school like Netley Marsh Church of England Infant School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. The New Forest National Park is within about 3 miles of Woodlands. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
For events in SO40, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and a serving time. We can cater an event on streets such as Alpine Road, The Crescent and Hazel Grove, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the barbecue. We also bring barbecues to events in Netley Marsh (1 mile north), Ashurst Bridge (1 mile north-east), Bartley (1 mile north-west), Hounsdown (2 miles east) and Winsor (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-east), Fareham (15 miles east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles east) and Lymington (10 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include National Dairy Museum (1.5 miles east) and Ashurst Hospital (0.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Woodlands include Copythorne Common.
- Local schools include Hounsdown School (2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The New Forest pub (0.8 miles south-east)
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of people
- Travel to Woodlands
- Access to the cooking area
The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Beef brisket
Slow-cooked beef brisket, sliced to serve, for a more substantial plate.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area and pack away, so there’s very little left for you to do.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards