Isle of Wight · England
Barbecue Catering in Bowcombe, Isle of Wight
BBQ catering in Bowcombe: our chef cooks on site, with burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, served hot by our staff.
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Sports clubs and team events
BBQ catering for Bowcombe
Bowcombe questions
Do you come out to small places like Bowcombe?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you offer halal meat?
No, we don’t offer halal meat. Our meat-free options are there, or halal food would need to be arranged separately.
Can you cater in Bowcombe?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who does not eat meat. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
Yes. Many bigger events have both. Tell us your numbers and we will suggest a split.
How much choice do we need?
Three or four meats plus the vegetarian and vegan options suits most groups. A shorter menu also speeds up service.
About our BBQ catering in Bowcombe
The point of a catered barbecue is that you get to enjoy it. We look after the grill, the serving and the clearing, while you look after your guests. Popular choices include pulled pork, halloumi skewers and coleslaw, and we’re frequently booked for work barbecues and reunions and family get-togethers.
Near Bowcombe, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. Everything is cooked through properly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
- Location
- Bowcombe (PO30)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Also available
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Bowcombe
What else we do in Bowcombe
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Chicken skewers
For anyone avoiding pork or beef, chicken skewers are the answer, cooked until it’s hot all the way through.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Season and day of the week
- Access to the cooking area
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- The address or postcode
- Rough numbers
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
Send us the date, the address or PO30 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Bowcombe
Proper vegetarian and vegan options
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Bowcombe and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Charity fundraisers
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Neighbourhood parties
- Informal weddings
If the day starts at a church like Church of St. Nicholas in Castro, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The full menu and the sides
- Travel and any London charges
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue with a little planning. Check these:
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
For somewhere as remote as Bowcombe, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Bowcombe
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with hiring a venue’s in-house menu, a catered barbecue lets you choose exactly what’s served, and eat outdoors. What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Why book with us
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Serving and clearing done for you
See how we price and BBQ menu ideas.
Planning a barbecue in Bowcombe
Bowcombe is about 2 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We are happy to travel to Bowcombe for events. Bowcombe is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our bookings stretch from Bowcombe to Southampton (17 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Bowcombe are Carisbrooke Castle (1.2 miles north-east) and Swainston Manor (1.8 miles west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. PTAs at schools such as Christ The King College frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. The sea is within about 6 miles of Bowcombe, so breezy days are common: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
Here we cover the PO30 postcode area. We also bring barbecues to events in Plaish (1 mile north-east), Clatterford (1 mile north-east), Carisbrooke (1 mile north-east), Gunville (1 mile north-east) and Gatcombe (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Ryde (8 miles east), Cowes (6 miles north), Sandown (8 miles east), Shanklin (8 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south-east) and East Cowes (6 miles north-east). Remote sites take a little more planning, so ask early about your event.
Other landmarks nearby include Whitecroft Hospital (1.6 miles east) and Isle of Wight Music Museum (2.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Bowcombe include Brighstone Down.
- Local pubs include The Blacksmiths Arms (0.7 miles north)
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Tell us about children’s numbers
Running late? Let us know, and we’ll work around it where possible.
China crockery is available on request, at extra cost.
What happens on the day
Running late? Tell us as early as you can, and we will work around it. Barbecue food is cooked through service, so it is flexible. In Bowcombe, late May sunsets come at about 8:55pm and midsummer ones at about 9:20pm, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Choose your meats and sides.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Gather dietary requirements early
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, 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.
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away