Isle of Wight · England
Barbecue Catering in Cranmore, Isle of Wight
Hot off the grill at your event in Cranmore: a full barbecue menu, plus sides, served by our staff.
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Evening wedding food
- Street parties
A barbecue near Cranmore
BBQ catering in Cranmore, served hot
There is more to a catered barbecue than burgers: slow-cooked pulled pork, sliced beef brisket and glazed ribs make it feel like a meal, with salads, coleslaw and potatoes on the side. For summer staff days and school fairs and summer fêtes, we can cook BBQ ribs, coleslaw and halloumi skewers and more.
A barbecue in the countryside near Cranmore makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. You get a barbecue without the work: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
- Where
- Cranmore (PO41)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Extras
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Perfect for your event in Cranmore
Cooked on site, served hot
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Cranmore. Popular choices:
- Summer staff days
- Street parties
- Fundraising barbecues
- Leaving and retirement parties
For guests coming by train, Lymington Pier station, about 4.9 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel or access charges
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether plates or china are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Cranmore
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We cook under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What’s the nearest station to Cranmore?
The closest is Lymington Pier station, roughly 4.9 miles away.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve, and we can label the vegetarian and vegan options.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes, and china is available on request.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
Do you come to Cranmore?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Cranmore and the Isle of Wight. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
What happens on the day
Barbecue food is best straight off the grill, so we cook to order through service. Slow-cooked meats are ready as soon as service begins, which keeps the queue moving. In Cranmore, late May sunsets come at about 8:55pm and midsummer ones at about 9:20pm, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Before we arrive
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Send final numbers in good time
How to get a price
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Site access
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
- Crockery choices
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The address or postcode
- The date and time of the event
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- Parking near the grill
For somewhere as remote as Cranmore, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
Our staff keep the serving table tidy and topped up, so the barbecue looks as good at the end as at the start.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
A catered BBQ in Cranmore: what to know
Cranmore is about 6 miles south-east of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. Hosts in Cranmore book us for events of all sizes. We bring barbecues to all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight. We cater events right across the region, from Cranmore to Southampton (about 14 miles away).
For a fundraiser at a school like Shalfleet Church of England Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. Among the historic houses close to Cranmore are Swainston Manor (3.4 miles south-east) and Mottistone Manor (4.2 miles south). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. The sea is within about 5 miles of Cranmore, so breezy days are common: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
We cover events in every part of PO41 and the streets around it. From Solent Road, East Close and Cranmore Avenue or a nearby road, we can set up and cook there. If your venue is just outside Cranmore, we also cover Hamstead (1 mile north-east), Shalfleet (1 mile south-east), Bouldnor (1 mile west), Yarmouth (2 miles west) and Thorns Beach (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (6 miles east), Ryde (12 miles east), Cowes (7 miles north-east), Sandown (13 miles east), Shanklin (13 miles south-east) and Ventnor (13 miles south-east). For an event at a remote spot, let us know early and we will plan the trip.
Other landmarks nearby include Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (2.6 miles south-east) and Yarmouth Castle (2.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Boldre Foreshore and Compton Down.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with a cold buffet, barbecue food is hot and cooked to order, and nothing sits out all afternoon. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our barbecue in Cranmore
- Hot food straight off the grill
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- A full barbecue menu
Take a look at our prices page or menu ideas for your barbecue.
What comes off the grill
Beef brisket
For beef lovers, brisket is the one to choose, in a roll or with sides.
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are grilled on site and served in a bun, straight from the grill to the bun.
Other occasions in Cranmore
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away