Southampton · England
Barbecue Catering in Chilworth, Southampton
Six barbecue meats and proper vegetarian and vegan options, grilled at your venue in Chilworth by our chef. We serve and tidy up.
- Neighbourhood parties
- Fundraising barbecues
- Summer parties in the garden
Book a BBQ in Chilworth
BBQ catering in Chilworth, served hot
Barbecue food is sociable food: people gather round the grill and come back for seconds. In Chilworth, we’ll set up where it suits your event. Whether it’s neighbourhood parties and Fêtes, fairs and sports days, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, BBQ ribs and beef brisket.
Near Chilworth, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll plan the route. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Area
- Chilworth (SO16)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Extras
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
The barbecue goes on the agreed spot, and the rest of the space is yours. We will place the grill so smoke drifts away from guests. For an evening barbecue in Chilworth, think about light: it’s light until about 9:25pm in June but only about 7:10pm in late September. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We check the space and quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We pack away and leave the area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Think about where the smoke will drift
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with hiring a venue’s in-house menu, you pick the meats, the sides and the meat-free options yourself. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Our staff serve and clear
Read our pricing or BBQ menu ideas.
Chilworth barbecues: local tips
Chilworth is about 2 miles south-west of Chandler's Ford, in Southampton. Hosts in Chilworth book us for events of all sizes. We bring barbecues to all 40 towns and villages in Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
Among the historic houses close to Chilworth are South Stoneham House (2 miles south-east) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (4 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. PTAs at schools such as Cantell School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. The sea is within about 5 miles of Chilworth, 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 SO16 postcode area. Your event could be at a house on Heatherlands Road, Roman Road and Pinelands Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Chilworth Old Village (1 mile north-west), Bassett (1 mile south), Lordswood (1 mile south-west), Highfield (2 miles south) and North Baddesley (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Southampton (3 miles south), Shirley (3 miles south), Regents Park (3 miles south-west), Townhill Park (3 miles south-east), Midanbury (3 miles south-east) and Thornhill (4 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Eastleigh Museum (2.5 miles east) and Marlands Shopping Centre (3.6 miles south). The countryside around Chilworth includes Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (1.4 miles south-east)
Who books BBQ catering in Chilworth?
No host spending the day cooking
In Chilworth and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Evening wedding food
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Thinking of a barbecue in Lakeside Country Park? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, normally the council’s.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Travel and any London charges
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Allergen information for every dish
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What BBQ catering costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Site access
- Whether you want china
- Season and day of the week
- Numbers
The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- An estimate of numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The venue or postcode
Send us the date, the address or SO16 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes turn a barbecue into a full meal.
For event organisers in Chilworth
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
The barbecue goes where we agreed, leaving the rest of the space to you.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Chilworth questions
What’s the nearest station to Chilworth?
The closest is Swaythling station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
How far is Chilworth from London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cater in Chilworth?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
How do you handle food safety?
Meat is cooked until it is steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season, with cover over the grill. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
We cook under cover, so rain isn’t a problem for the food. Plan somewhere dry for your guests to eat.
How many meats should we choose?
Most events choose three or four meats, plus the meat-free options. A shorter menu also speeds up service.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Where the barbecue can go in Chilworth
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue if a few things are right. A quick checklist:
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- A spot well clear of buildings
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Chilworth
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards