Isle of Wight · England
BBQ Catering for Apse Heath
Planning a barbecue in Apse Heath and don’t want to cook? We bring the food, the barbecue and the staff, from burgers to brisket.
- Sports clubs and team events
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Engagement and anniversary parties
BBQ catering for Apse Heath
BBQ catering in Apse Heath, served hot
Barbecue food is at its best straight from the grill, which is why we cook and serve as your guests come up. Give us your serving time and we will plan around it. We’re frequently asked to cater team days and staff summer parties and club open days, serving halloumi skewers, beef brisket and beef burgers.
A barbecue in the countryside near Apse Heath makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. Everything is cooked through properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
- Area
- Apse Heath (PO36)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Also available
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price a catered barbecue
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
- The number of people
- Travel to Apse Heath
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Dietary requirements
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Places near Apse Heath
What else we do in Apse Heath
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
- Ask which items contain gluten
After service, our staff clear up, so there is very little left for you to do.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, at extra cost.
Barbecue venues around Apse Heath
Apse Heath is about 6 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Apse Heath and the surrounding area are covered for events. Apse Heath is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our bookings stretch from Apse Heath to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
For a fundraiser at a school like Sandown Bay Academy, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. Nearby historic houses include Haseley Manor (1.8 miles north-west) and Rylstone Manor (1.9 miles south-east). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. The sea is within about 3 miles of Apse Heath, so breezy days are common: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO36, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Ventnor Road, The Brambles and Newport Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the barbecue to you. If your venue is just outside Apse Heath, we also cover Princelett (1 mile south-west), Branstone (1 mile north-west), Winford (1 mile north), Hale Common (1 mile north-west) and Whiteley Bank (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Newport (6 miles north-west), Ryde (6 miles north), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Ventnor (3 miles south), East Cowes (8 miles north-west) and Oakfield (6 miles north). Some remote sites need extra planning, so ask early about your event.
A little further out are Wight Aviation Museum (1 mile north-east) and Sandown Castle (2.6 miles east). The countryside around Apse Heath includes Stenbury Down and Alverstone Mead.
Apse Heath: your questions answered
Is Apse Heath too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Apse Heath?
The closest is Shanklin station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
We do. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
Do you need anything from us?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Tell us what’s available on site and we will confirm the rest when we quote.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
What if it rains?
We cook under cover, so rain isn’t a problem for the food. Plan somewhere dry for your guests to eat.
Do you offer halal meat?
No. If guests need halal, arrange that separately; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
What happens on the day
Before service, we set up the grill and the serving table on the agreed spot. Then it’s a case of cooking and serving through the time you’ve chosen. Sunset in Apse Heath is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so an early-evening barbecue is normally in daylight.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We cook and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
- Choose the menu a week or so before
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
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Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to a fixed venue menu, you pick the meats, the sides and the meat-free options yourself, and eat outdoors. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why book our barbecue in Apse Heath
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Cooked on site by our chef
- A full barbecue menu
- Serving and clearing done for you
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue with a little planning. Check these:
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
Apse Heath 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.
From the grill
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A closer look at the menu
Sausages
Children usually head straight for the sausages.
Beef brisket
For beef lovers, brisket is the one to choose, in a roll or with sides.
Events we cater in Apse Heath
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. For example:
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Club open days
- Summer parties in the garden
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
If guests are travelling by rail, Shanklin station, about 1.3 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether VAT is included
- The full menu and the sides
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards