Barbecue Wedding reception?

Miss_Lancaster

Hello all,


Has anyone on here ever had a Barbecue wedding reception?

After the 'rough' budget for venue, dress, shoes, make up, veil, 5 x suit hire and photographer we are at 13k._pale_ Thats not including flowers, bridesmaid dresses, decorations or extras.

Need to take some drastic action and I'm exploring all avenues. I've been to a wedding party but the couple got married in Mexico and had a reception party with a Barbecue when they came back.

tessie_bear

my friend had a bbq reception but it wasnt many and various slapping burgers on a grill she paid a chap with his own catering business to take charge and sort it all out...it was fun and he did her proud....she did it in her parents garden...which saved a few bob

Miss_Lancaster

tessie_bear wrote: »

my friend had a bbq reception but it wasnt many and various slapping burgers on a grill she paid a chap with his own catering business to take charge and sort it all out...it was fun and he did her proud....she did it in her parents garden...which saved a few bob

I should have mentioned that-The intention is a professional BBQ caterer. My friends wedding was in a hotel and the Food was done just near hotel conservatory.

wolfehouse

one venue we visited said they do a bbq for £10 a head
they recommended skewers (cheicken and veg) but could do burgers and sausages.

she also said one bride did veal and salmon but it cost a fortune

Minxy_Bella

A BBQ sounds like a fantastic idea, but I'd be worried about the weather. Could you get a small marquis/gazebo type thingy with some patio heaters just in case?

Or have you thought about a hog roast? They always go down well!

Neeny82

We are having a BBQ in the evening instead of a buffet. TBH it is not cheap but we really like the idea!

cuthbert_the_octopus

We are having a hog roast, and I still think it will cost £1500 to feed 100 people.

tessie_bear

we went to a hog roast recently and it was fab...lovely summer evening...agree with person who suggested a canopy though...rain could spoil it somewhat

ifonlyitwaseasier

agree with the hog roast.

we had one at our reception and it was amazing!! the meat was enough for about 100-125 people, so we had some left over!

Miss_Lancaster

Ok well it sounds like it might go down well and save us a few quid. The Venue we were looking at was about £40 per head so with 100 people thats £4k straight off-plus venue hire(£1500) and drinks.

MsChazzer

We're having a barbecue and getting a professional catering company to do it. They originally quoted £15pp but we asked for organic meat so it's gone up. We're having Aberdeen Angus burgers, chicken, beanburgers, a selection of salads and strawberries and cream for dessert. We're trying to keep the whole day pretty relaxed so having a barbecue fits in. The company also charge us for operational stuff, including hot food storage containers in case it rains (around £300). Our venue doesn't have a professional kitchen so it's the only way we could have hot food.