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Barbecue Catering in Bitterne Manor, Southampton
BBQ catering for events in Bitterne Manor: cooked outdoors under cover with staff to serve and clear, so you can enjoy the day.
- Garden parties
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Engagement and anniversary parties
A barbecue near Bitterne Manor
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken skewers
Chicken skewers are grilled on site, a lighter choice than burgers.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
BBQ catering in Bitterne Manor, cooked on site
The barbecue goes on a level, open spot outdoors with cover over it, well clear of walls, marquee sides and trees. Send us a picture of the space and we’ll confirm it. We are frequently asked to cater fundraising barbecues and club open days, with BBQ ribs, beef burgers and beef brisket.
In a place like Bitterne Manor, a barbecue at home is typically the easiest option. Tell us about the drive and the garden, and we will do the rest. You get a barbecue without the work: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
- Area
- Bitterne Manor (SO18, SO17, SO14)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- Menu
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Extras
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
All the cooking and serving equipment comes with us, so there’s no need to borrow a grill.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
Occasions we serve in Bitterne Manor
Cooked in front of your guests
In Bitterne Manor, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Work barbecues
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
Historic houses near Bitterne Manor include South Stoneham House (1.3 miles north) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (1.7 miles south-west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking.
What to look for in a quote
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- VAT, if it applies
- Plates, china and cutlery
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A spot well clear of buildings
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- A spot where smoke won’t blow into the house or marquee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- Salads
- Pulled pork
How the day works
On the day, we set up the barbecue on the agreed spot, put the cover up and get it hot. From there, we cook as your guests come up, worked around your serving time. At midsummer, it is light in Bitterne Manor until about 9:25pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:10pm.
- Send a photo of where the barbecue could go.
- We check it and send a price.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We clear up so you don’t have to.
How to prepare
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Include children in your numbers
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Related guides
Barbecue venues around Bitterne Manor
Bitterne Manor is about 1 mile east of Southampton, in Southampton. Events in Bitterne Manor are part of our patch. Bitterne Manor is one of 40 places in Southampton where we cater.
PTAs at schools such as Bitterne Manor Primary School frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. If guests are travelling by rail, Bitterne station is in Bitterne Manor itself. Bitterne Manor is within about 8 miles of the New Forest National Park. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first. The sea is within about 2 miles of Bitterne Manor, so breezy days are common: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
This part of Southampton takes in SO18, SO17 and SO14, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Ivy Road, North Road and South Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Bitterne Manor we cover include St Denys (1 mile north-west), Southampton (1 mile west), Northam (1 mile south), Bitterne Park (1 mile north-east) and Portswood (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (3 miles west), Coxford (3 miles north-west), Lordswood (3 miles north-west), Eling (5 miles west) and Rownhams (4 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (0.9 miles east) and Netley Castle (3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Netley Common.
- Schools near Bitterne Manor include St Mary's Independent School (0.6 miles east) and Bitterne Park School (1 mile north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Junction Inn Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
Bitterne Manor questions
Is Bitterne Manor close to London?
About 69 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Bitterne Manor?
Bitterne Manor has its own station: Bitterne station.
Do you need anything from us?
Space and a way in, mainly: somewhere level outside for the barbecue and the serving table. We’ll confirm details when we quote.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tell us your numbers and we will suggest a split.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Yes, on plates with salads, coleslaw and potatoes, and china is available on request.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes. Our chef cooks outdoors, under cover, at your event, and our staff serve and clear.
Will you clear up afterwards?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
Once your date is fixed, especially for June to September. But ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of people
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Allergies we should know about
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
- Where the event is
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Bitterne Manor
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’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with food vans, a single barbecue feeds your group together, with a menu planned around your guests. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Served at the time you choose
- An itemised quote
- Six meats to choose from
Read our pricing or our barbecue menu ideas.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards