Isle of Wight · England
BBQ Catering in Afton
Treat your guests to a proper barbecue at your event in Afton. We cook on site and serve it hot.
- Leaving parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Team days and staff summer parties
Planning an event in Afton?
BBQ catering for your event in Afton
Whether it is twenty friends in a garden or a whole workforce in a car park, a catered barbecue scales to the occasion. Give us an idea of numbers and we’ll suggest a menu. On the menu are beef burgers, coleslaw and sausages, and we’re regularly asked to cater close and cul-de-sac parties and Fêtes, fairs and sports days.
Near Afton, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will handle the rest. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Location
- Afton (PO40)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Extras
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Why choose BBQ catering in Afton?
Compared with a barbecue cooked by friends, a catered barbecue means everyone gets to be a guest, and food safety is in professional hands. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- A clear quote with everything listed
See our prices page and BBQ menu ideas.
Planning a barbecue in Afton
Afton is about 6 miles south of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. Afton is well within our area for events. We bring barbecues to 125 places in the Isle of Wight. We cater events right across the region, from Afton to Southampton (18 miles away).
Within reach of Afton are historic houses such as Mottistone Manor (3.9 miles south-east). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. Churches such as St. Agnes' Church rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby usually does. With the coast within about 2 miles of Afton, wind is the thing to plan for: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
We cater events across the PO40 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean an event in a garden on Bay Road, Afton Road and Manor Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater events in Afton Park (1 mile east), Easton (1 mile west), Freshwater (1 mile north-west), Norton Green (1 mile north) and Colwell (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Newport (9 miles east), Ryde (15 miles east), Cowes (10 miles north-east), Sandown (15 miles east), Shanklin (15 miles east) and Ventnor (14 miles south-east). For an event at a remote spot, let us know early and we’ll plan the trip.
Nearby you will also find Medina (1.5 miles west) and Yarmouth Castle (2.2 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Afton Down and Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Red Lion pub (0.7 miles north)
What affects the price in Afton
Each price is built from:
- The number of people
- Season and day of the week
- Plates or china
- Distance from us
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers
- Dietary requirements
- Where the event is
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Ask which items contain gluten
Our staff keep the serving table tidy and topped up, right through the service.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
Afton is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Afton
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
A closer look at the menu
Sausages
Sausages are a barbecue favourite, in a roll or on a plate.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
What happens on the day
Barbecue food is best straight off the grill, so we cook and serve through the agreed time. Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the start, which keeps the queue moving. Autumn and winter barbecues in Afton get dark early: about 7:10pm by late September and 4:05pm by December. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Choose your meats and sides.
- We check the space and quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Afton
Add a hog roast for bigger events
In Afton, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Neighbourhood parties
- Fundraising days
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Summer staff days
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as All Saints Church of England Primary School, often want a barbecue.
Questions to ask before you book
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Travel and any London charges
- How dietary needs are handled
Common questions in Afton
Is Afton too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you barbecue near the sea around Afton?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Yes. With salads and potatoes, it is a proper meal on a plate.
Will you clear up afterwards?
We tidy the serving area. Ask if you’d like china.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
We cook under cover, so rain is not a problem for the food. Plan somewhere dry for your guests to eat.
Do you need anything from us?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Tell us what’s available on site and we will confirm the rest when we quote.
Should we have every meat?
Not usually. Mix quick-grilled items with pulled pork or brisket and we will advise on the rest.
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Other occasions in Afton
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away