Isle of Wight · England
BBQ Catering in Blackgang
Hot off the grill at your event in Blackgang: a full barbecue menu, plus sides, served by our staff.
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Community fun days
Planning an event in Blackgang?
Blackgang barbecues: local tips
Blackgang is about 6 miles south-west of Shanklin, in the Isle of Wight. We are happy to travel to Blackgang for events. Blackgang is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 23 miles away.
After a christening at a church such as St Andrew's Church, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. PTAs at schools such as Niton Primary School frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. With the coast within about 5 miles of Blackgang, wind is the thing to plan for: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
Here we cover the PO38 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. For events just outside Blackgang, we cover Chale (1 mile north-west), Niton (1 mile east), Puckaster (1 mile south-east), Pyle (1 mile north-west) and Bierley (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newport (8 miles north), Ryde (11 miles north-east), Cowes (12 miles north), Sandown (8 miles north-east), Shanklin (6 miles north-east) and Ventnor (4 miles east). If your event is somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
A little further out are Blackgang Sawmill Museum (under half a mile west) and Whitecroft Hospital (5.7 miles north). Open spaces near Blackgang include Stenbury Down.
About our BBQ catering in Blackgang
From the grill come burgers, sausages and chicken skewers, with sticky ribs, pulled pork and sliced brisket alongside. You choose the mix that suits your event. Popular choices include sausages, halloumi skewers and chicken skewers, and we’re often booked for big birthday parties and cricket, football and rugby club days.
In a small place like Blackgang, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will plan the route. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
- Where
- Blackgang (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Alongside
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price a catered barbecue
The price comes down to:
- The journey to the venue
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The date and time of year
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Anything the venue has asked for
- 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. Use our quote form.
What else we do in Blackgang
Blackgang questions
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We cook under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Do you come out to small places like Blackgang?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you come to Blackgang?
Yes, Blackgang is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, with halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
How much choice do we need?
Not normally. Mix quick-grilled items with pulled pork or brisket.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season, with cover over the grill. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Occasions we serve in Blackgang
Food safety taken care of
In Blackgang, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Big birthday parties
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Evening wedding food
- Club open days
Within reach of Blackgang are historic houses such as Wolverton Manor (4.1 miles north-west) and Westcourt Manor (4.3 miles north-west). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one.
Comparing caterers
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Any travel or access charges
- Allergen information for every dish
- Exactly what’s included in the price
The process
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower will not stop it, but plan somewhere dry for people to eat. In Blackgang, late May sunsets come at about 8:55pm and midsummer ones at about 9:20pm, so an early-evening barbecue is normally in daylight.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We serve as people come up.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Sausages
Children generally head straight for the sausages, and they’re easy to eat standing up.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with a sit-down meal, a barbecue keeps things informal, and it doesn’t need a kitchen. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Blackgang hosts choose us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Timed around your day
- Hot food straight off the grill
Read how we price or our barbecue menu ideas.
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Where the barbecue can go in Blackgang
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue if a few things are right. Check these:
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
Blackgang is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the grill
- Beef brisket
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- New potatoes
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
Our chef cooks through the agreed service time, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards