Albufeira, Amsterdam and more
A caterer arrives, sets up and cooks on site.
A caterer arrives, sets up and cooks on site. A hog roast is slow-cooked through the afternoon and carved to order into rolls with sauces and sides. A barbecue is faster and broader, with burgers, sausages, chicken and usually something for the vegetarians.
It works best where the group already is, so nobody has to move, get a table or split the bill. Everyone eats at their own pace and the drinking carries on around it.
Tell the caterer about allergies and dietary needs when you book, not on the day. Outdoors means a wet-weather plan, so check there is cover.
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Groups in Albufeira often stay in apartments, so a barbecue at the accommodation is a natural fit for a slower day between nights on the Strip. Check what the property allows before booking: outdoor space, a grill, noise rules and any limits on outside caterers. Afternoons are hot in summer, so plan for shade and plenty of water, and keep it to the late afternoon. We will confirm the format and what is included when we quote.
The Amsterdam format is a barbecue in one of the central city parks rather than a hog roast. A professional chef sets up and cooks four kinds of meat and vegetables with salads, bread and sauces, and the session lasts about 90 minutes. Drinks are not included, but you can bring your own or add a drinks package. It is weather-dependent, so it suits late spring and summer. In the colder months the indoor alternative is an all-you-can-eat ribs and beer deal at a city-centre sports bar with big screens showing live sport.
In Barcelona this works best as a private barbecue at the group's own accommodation, if it has outdoor space, rather than a hog roast. Ask early whether the property allows cooking outside and whether a caterer can bring equipment in, because not every property allows it. If the accommodation cannot host it, the simpler alternative is to fold the food into a boat trip or a beach day. July and August are hot and busy, so plan for shade and plenty of water, and schedule the food for late afternoon rather than the middle of the day.
In Lisbon this works best as a private barbecue where the group is staying, if the accommodation has a terrace or garden, rather than a hog roast. Ask early whether outdoor cooking is allowed and whether a caterer can bring equipment in, because not every property permits it. If the accommodation cannot host it, fold the food into a boat day or an activity that offers lunch on site instead. Lisbon is hot in July and August, so plan for shade and plenty of water, and schedule the food for the late afternoon.
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Albufeira, Amsterdam, Barcelona and Lisbon.
In Albufeira, from £70 pp. In Amsterdam, from £53 pp. In Barcelona, from £61 pp. In Lisbon, from £65 pp. Flights are not included.
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