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BBQ Catering in Colwell
BBQ catering in Colwell for your event: burgers, ribs and brisket with salads and potatoes, and staff to serve.
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Community fun days
- Summer staff days
BBQ catering in Colwell
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
We set up on the spot we agreed and stay out of the way, leaving the rest of the space to you.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
BBQ catering for your event in Colwell
A barbecue suits mixed groups well, with beef, chicken and pork on the menu, and proper vegetarian and vegan options too. We serve sausages, BBQ ribs and chicken skewers, and we’re frequently booked for informal weddings and Fêtes, fairs and sports days.
Country barbecues near Colwell are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Where
- Colwell (PO40, PO39)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Extras
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- Parking near the grill
- A spot well clear of buildings
Colwell is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Colwell
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- The number of people
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Plates or china
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies we should know about
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Why choose BBQ catering in Colwell?
Compared with hiring a venue’s in-house menu, a catered barbecue lets you choose exactly what’s served, and eat outdoors. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book with us
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Timed around your day
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
Take a look at our pricing or menu ideas for your barbecue.
Places near Colwell
What else we do in Colwell
Questions from Colwell
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 Colwell?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, following Food Standards Agency advice.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Most events pick three or four.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, and our staff serve and clear.
Should we have every meat?
You do not need everything. Mix quick-grilled items with pulled pork or brisket and we’ll advise on the rest.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
When should we book BBQ catering?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Weekday and off-season dates are often easier. Use our quote form.
Working with your venue
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 will keep everyone in the loop.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Barbecue venues around Colwell
Colwell is about 5 miles south of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. We’re happy to travel to Colwell for events and the places nearby. We cater 125 places in the Isle of Wight. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as All Saints Church of England Primary School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. After a christening at a church such as Christ Church, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. With the coast within about a mile of Colwell, wind is the thing to plan for: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
Events anywhere in PO40 and PO39 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Colwell Chine Road, Heath Lane and Chine Close, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. We also bring barbecues to events in Totland (1 mile south-west), Freshwater (1 mile south-east), Norton Green (1 mile north-east), Easton (1 mile south-east) and Afton (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (10 miles east), Cowes (11 miles north-east), East Cowes (12 miles north-east), Barton (11 miles east), Hunny Hill (10 miles east) and Cross Lane (11 miles east). Remote sites take a little more planning, so ask early about your event.
Nearby you will also find Yarmouth Castle (2 miles north-east) and Medina (under half a mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Tennyson Down and Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include Colwell Bay Inn (less than half a mile east)
How it works
With cover over the grill, the weather rarely holds us up, though your guests will want shelter if it rains. By late September, sunset in Colwell is about 7:10pm; in December it’s about 4:05pm. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- We tidy up before we go.
How to prepare
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
- Give us a contact number for the day
Getting a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
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Events we cater in Colwell
Halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Colwell and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Evening wedding food
- Family celebrations
No room at home? A club near Colwell with a terrace or field can be a good alternative.
Questions to ask before you book
- Plates, china and cutlery
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
What we serve, dish by dish
Beef burgers
No barbecue is complete without burgers, and they’re a safe bet for children and adults alike.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away