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BBQ Catering for Coxford
Thinking about a catered barbecue in Coxford? Our chef cooks on site, with halloumi skewers and a vegan option for non-meat eaters.
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Street parties
Planning an event in Coxford?
BBQ catering for your event in Coxford
Food from a barbecue is best eaten hot off the grill, so we cook and serve through the agreed service time. Give us your serving time and we’ll work to it. For charity fundraisers and community fun days, we can cook sausages, BBQ ribs and coleslaw for your guests.
Barbecues around Coxford are frequently relaxed garden affairs. It suits that kind of day, and you will not spend it cooking. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
- Where
- Coxford (SO16, SO15)
- Region
- Southampton
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Coxford
Nobody in your party stuck at the grill
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Coxford. Popular choices:
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Club open days
- Fundraising barbecues
- Back-garden get-togethers
After a christening at a church such as St Jude's Church, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Before booking anyone
- What crockery is supplied
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for every dish
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Why choose BBQ catering in Coxford?
Compared with a barbecue cooked by friends, nobody is left cooking while the party happens, and food safety is in professional hands. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book our barbecue in Coxford
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
Take a look at how we price and our barbecue menu ideas.
What we serve, dish by dish
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are grilled on site and served in a bun, straight from the grill to the bun.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
What the cooking area needs
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what helps:
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the grill
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
How it works
We arrive in good time before service, so the barbecue is ready when you are. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Autumn and winter barbecues in Coxford get dark early: about 7:10pm by late September and 4:00pm by December. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- Show us the space.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Places near Coxford
Other occasions in Coxford
Barbecues in Coxford: gardens, clubs and local tips
Coxford is about 2 miles north-west of Southampton, in Southampton. Planning a catered barbecue in Coxford? We can help. We bring barbecues to 40 places in Southampton.
PTAs at schools such as Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. Coming by train? Redbridge station is about 1.6 miles away. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of Coxford, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. The sea is within about 3 miles of Coxford, so breezy days are common: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
For events in SO16 and SO15, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook. Local streets include Link Road, Palm Road and Vine Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Maybush (1 mile south-west), Lordswood (1 mile north-east), Shirley (1 mile south-east), Regents Park (1 mile south) and Hillyfields (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Townhill Park (4 miles east), Midanbury (3 miles east), Thornhill (5 miles east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east), Harefield (4 miles east) and Itchen (4 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Princess Anne Hospital (within half a mile east) and Foresters Museum & Archive (2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Coxford include Testwood Lakes.
- Local schools include Millbrook Community School (0.5 miles west) and Oasis Academy Lord's Hill (0.8 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Bridge Tavern (under half a mile south-west)
How we price a catered barbecue
The biggest factors are:
- Numbers
- Access to the cooking area
- Crockery choices
- Distance from us
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
Slow-cooked meats such as pulled pork and brisket are ready to serve from the start, which takes the pressure off the grill.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Coxford
Which station is closest to Coxford?
Redbridge station, about 1.6 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you do a barbecue in St James' Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tell us your numbers and we’ll suggest a split.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Most events pick three or four.
Is the food cooked safely?
Meat is cooked until it’s steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, following Food Standards Agency advice.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away