Isle of Wight · England
Barbecue Catering in Cross Lane, Isle of Wight
BBQ catering for events in Cross Lane: grilled on site with staff to serve and clear, so you can enjoy the day.
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Retirement do’s
- Summer staff days
Book a BBQ in Cross Lane
How we price a catered barbecue
We work out each quote from:
- How many people are eating
- Plates or china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Site access
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
- Dietary requirements
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
BBQ catering in Cross Lane, cooked on site
Burgers, sausages and chicken skewers come straight off the grill, with sticky ribs, pulled pork and sliced brisket alongside. You choose the mix that suits your event. We’re often asked to cater fundraising days and informal weddings, serving sausages, pulled pork and coleslaw.
Barbecues around Cross Lane are frequently relaxed garden affairs. It suits that kind of day, with nobody you know stuck at the grill. Everything is cooked through properly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
- Area
- Cross Lane (PO30, PO31, PO41)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Also available
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What else we do in Cross Lane
Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the moment service begins, which takes the pressure off the grill.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
Planning a barbecue in Cross Lane
Cross Lane is about 1 mile north-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We’re happy to travel to Cross Lane for events and the places nearby. Cross Lane is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Summerfields Primary School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. After a christening at a church such as St Paul's Church, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. The sea is within about 4 miles of Cross Lane, so breezy days are common: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
For events in PO30, PO31 and PO41, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and roughly how many guests. We can cater an event on streets such as Ash Road, Chain Lane and Beech Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Other places close to Cross Lane we cover include Barton (1 mile south), Fairlee (1 mile north), Staplers (1 mile south-east), Hillgrove (1 mile north-east) and Whippingham (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ryde (5 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north), Sandown (6 miles south-east), Shanklin (7 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south-east) and East Cowes (3 miles north). If your event is somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
A little further out are Carisbrooke Castle (1.7 miles south-west) and St Mary's Hospital (0.9 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Cross Lane include Medina College (0.5 miles north) and Island Innovation VI Form Campus (0.6 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Bargeman's Rest pub (less than half a mile west)
About the food
Beef burgers
No barbecue is complete without burgers, loved by most ages.
BBQ ribs
Glazed ribs turn a barbecue into a proper spread, alongside the other meats.
Events we cater in Cross Lane
Food handled by a professional team
In Cross Lane, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Big birthday parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement do’s
Historic houses near Cross Lane include Carisbrooke Castle (1.7 miles south-west) and Arreton Manor (2.4 miles south-east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one.
What to look for in a quote
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether plates or china are included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Any travel or access charges
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A spot where smoke will not blow into the house or marquee
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- A clear way in from where we park
Cross Lane is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Chicken skewers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with food vans, a single barbecue feeds your group together, with a menu planned around your guests. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why Cross Lane hosts choose us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Planned to your running order
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Meat-free choices on every menu
Take a look at our pricing and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Working with your venue
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
What happens on the day
Running late? Tell us as early as you can, and we’ll work around it. A barbecue is easy to time, as most of it is cooked as people eat. A summer barbecue in Cross Lane stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it is dark by about 7:10pm.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover before service.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
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Common questions in Cross Lane
Can you do a barbecue in Seaclose Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you barbecue near the sea around Cross Lane?
Yes. We cook under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Midweek dates are generally easier to get. Send us your details through our quote form.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Most events pick three or four.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes. A barbecue works as a plated meal with sides.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
We cook under cover, so the season doesn’t stop us. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
Will you clear up afterwards?
We tidy the serving area, so there’s very little washing up. Ask if you’d like china.
What does the venue need to provide?
Mostly space and access: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We will confirm details when we quote.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards