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Barbecue Catering in East Cowes, Isle of Wight
BBQ catering in East Cowes for your event: hot food off the grill, salads and sides, served by our staff.
- Neighbourhood parties
- Sports clubs and team events
- Charity fundraisers
BBQ catering for East Cowes
BBQ catering in East Cowes, cooked on site
Some hosts in East Cowes pair a barbecue with a hog roast, giving guests both the spectacle and the variety. We can quote for either or both. We’re often asked to cater cricket, football and rugby club days and garden parties, serving beef burgers, BBQ ribs and chicken skewers.
Barbecues around East Cowes are often relaxed garden affairs. It suits that kind of day, and you won’t spend it cooking. You get a barbecue without the work: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
- Area
- East Cowes (PO32)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
About the food
Chicken skewers
Chicken on skewers suits mingling guests, with salad or in a roll.
Pulled pork
Pulled pork is slow-cooked until it falls apart, and served in a soft roll.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
We bring everything we need to cook and serve, so there’s no need to borrow a grill.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What affects the price in East Cowes
Your quote depends on:
- Whether you want china
- How many people are eating
- Travel to East Cowes
- The date and time of year
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Roughly how many people
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Dietary requirements
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
How it works
Most barbecue food is cooked through service, so we arrive ahead of food time and cook to demand. It means food comes off the grill hot. By late September, sunset in East Cowes is about 7:10pm; in December it’s about 4:00pm. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with a barbecue cooked by friends, a catered barbecue means everyone gets to be a guest, and the food is cooked by people who do it every week. Midweek and quieter months are often 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 East Cowes
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
Read our pricing or BBQ menu ideas.
Perfect for your event in East Cowes
No host spending the day cooking
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Summer staff days
- Evening wedding food
- Sports clubs and team events
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Isle of Wight Studio School, often want a barbecue.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for every dish
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel or access charges
- What crockery is supplied
Nearby places to East Cowes
Also in East Cowes
Planning a barbecue in East Cowes
East Cowes is about 4 miles north of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We cover East Cowes and its neighbours for events. We bring barbecues to all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from East Cowes to Southampton (12 miles away).
After a christening at a church such as St James's Church, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Within reach of East Cowes are historic houses such as Osborne House (0.6 miles east) and Carisbrooke Castle (4.8 miles south). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. The sea is within about a mile of East Cowes, so breezy days are common: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
Anywhere in PO32, we can bring the barbecue to you. That could mean an event in a garden on Connaught Road, Orchard Road and Princess Close or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Being close to the A3021 and B3321, East Cowes is simple for us to get to with the barbecue. If your venue is just outside East Cowes, we also cover Whippingham (1 mile south-east), Wootton (3 miles south-east), Fairlee (3 miles south), Hillgrove (3 miles south-east) and Fishbourne (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Newport (4 miles south), Ryde (6 miles east), Sandown (9 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east), Ventnor (11 miles south) and Oakfield (6 miles east). East Cowes is among the bigger towns we cover in the Isle of Wight, with lots of choice for events. Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
Nearby you’ll also find Sir Max Aitken Museum (1 mile north-west) and East Cowes Castle (0.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Mill Hill.
- Schools near East Cowes include Holy Cross Catholic Primary School (0.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include Prince of Wales pub (within half a mile south-east)
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue with a little planning. Check these:
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- A spot where smoke will not blow into the house or marquee
For somewhere as remote as East Cowes, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in East Cowes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
Your questions about a catered barbecue in East Cowes
Can you barbecue near the sea around East Cowes?
Yes, of course. We cook under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Is the meat halal?
We do not. If guests need halal, arrange that separately.
Will you clear up afterwards?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Do you need anything from us?
Space and a way in, mainly: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We’ll confirm details when we quote.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
Summer is the busiest time, but we cook all year, with cover over the grill. Plan shelter for your guests.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Midweek dates are generally easier to get. Fill in our quote form.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
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
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away