Isle of Wight · England
BBQ Catering in Bonchurch
A barbecue in Bonchurch, without you at the grill: we bring the barbecue, the food and the staff.
- Club open days
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Leaving parties
BBQ catering for Bonchurch
About our BBQ catering in Bonchurch
Barbecues are good at pleasing everyone, with beef, chicken and pork on the menu, and proper vegetarian and vegan options too. Whether it’s back-garden get-togethers and birthdays and milestone parties, we’ll put together a menu of beef brisket, halloumi skewers and coleslaw.
In a small place like Bonchurch, 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’ll plan the route. Everything is cooked through properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
- Location
- Bonchurch (PO38)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Also available
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
Our staff keep the serving table tidy and topped up, so the barbecue looks as good at the end as at the start.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Also near Bonchurch
What else we do in Bonchurch
Perfect for your event in Bonchurch
Cooked in front of your guests
In Bonchurch, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Neighbourhood parties
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Back-garden get-togethers
Historic houses near Bonchurch include Rylstone Manor (1.8 miles north). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel or access charges
- How dietary needs are handled
- VAT, if it applies
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
Planning a barbecue in Bonchurch
Bonchurch is about 2 miles south of Shanklin, in the Isle of Wight. Hosts in Bonchurch book us for events of all sizes. Bonchurch is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 24 miles away.
For a fundraiser at a school like St Catherine's School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. If your garden is too small, a club or hall near Bonchurch with outdoor space frequently works. The sea is within about a mile of Bonchurch, so breezy days are common: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
We bring barbecues to events all over the PO38 postcode area. Local streets include Shore Road, Leeson Road and Bonchurch Village Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. We also bring barbecues to events in Luccombe Village (1 mile north), Ventnor (1 mile west), Steephill (2 miles west), Wroxall (2 miles north-west) and Shanklin (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newport (9 miles north-west), Ryde (9 miles north), Cowes (12 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles north), East Cowes (12 miles north-west) and Oakfield (8 miles north). Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
Well-known places in the area include Ventnor Heritage Museum (1 mile west) and Sandown Castle (4.3 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.
- Local schools include The Island Free School (1.6 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Bonchurch Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include South Wight (0.8 miles west)
How the day works
If timings shift on the day, let your contact know, and we will work around it. A barbecue is easy to time, as most of it is cooked as people eat. Sunset in Bonchurch is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- We tidy up before we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Think about where the smoke will drift
- Send final numbers in good time
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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A barbecue or other catering?
Next to a fixed venue menu, you pick the meats, the sides and the meat-free options yourself. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our barbecue in Bonchurch
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Our staff serve and clear
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Planned to your running order
Read how we price or BBQ menu ideas.
What comes off the grill
Chicken skewers
Chicken gives guests who do not eat pork or beef a meat option, cooked until it is hot all the way through.
Pulled pork
Because it’s slow-cooked, pulled pork is ready as soon as we start serving, which keeps the queue moving.
What affects the price in Bonchurch
There is no fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The date and time of year
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Dietary requirements
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what helps:
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
Bonchurch is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
Bonchurch: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Bonchurch?
The closest is Shanklin station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Can you barbecue near the sea around Bonchurch?
Yes, of course. We cook under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What do children generally eat?
Burgers and sausages are typically the children’s favourites, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who does not eat meat. Let us know numbers for children.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
We can. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
Should we have every meat?
Most events choose three or four meats, plus the meat-free options. A shorter menu also speeds up service.
Can you cater in Bonchurch?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Bonchurch and the rest of the Isle of Wight included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Weekday and off-season dates are frequently easier. Fill in our quote form.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away