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Barbecue Catering in Fairlee, Isle of Wight
Want a barbecue in Fairlee without standing at the grill? Our chef and team handle everything, with burgers, ribs, pulled pork and more.
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Fundraising days
A barbecue near Fairlee
BBQ catering in Fairlee, cooked on site
Barbecue food is sociable food: people gather round the grill and come back for seconds. We’ll find the right spot at your venue in Fairlee. Popular choices include sausages, beef burgers and coleslaw, and typical bookings are for cricket, football and rugby club days and garden parties.
Country barbecues near Fairlee are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
- Where
- Fairlee (PO30, PO31, PO41)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Also available
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Step by step
Running late? Tell us as early as you can, and we will work around it. Barbecue food is cooked through service, so it is flexible. In Fairlee, late May sunsets come at about 8:55pm and midsummer ones at about 9:20pm, so an early-evening barbecue is normally in daylight.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
- Name a contact for the day
Get a quote
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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FAQs for Fairlee
Is Fairlee too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do a barbecue in Seaclose Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Of course. With salads and potatoes, it’s a proper meal on a plate; ask about china if you’d like it.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, on site at your venue in Fairlee. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
The cooking area is covered, but guests will want shelter too.
Is there anything for vegans?
Yes. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage, cooked separately from the meat.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
We can. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
We cook under cover, so the season does not stop us. In winter, plan lighting and somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to doing the barbecue yourself, nobody you know spends the event at the grill, and the food is cooked properly by people who do it every week. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our barbecue in Fairlee
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- A full barbecue menu
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read our prices page and our barbecue menu ideas.
Barbecues in Fairlee: gardens, clubs and local tips
Fairlee is about 1 mile north-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Hosts in Fairlee book us for events of all sizes. We bring barbecues to all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 15 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Medina College, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. Thinking of a barbecue in Seaclose Park? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, normally the council’s. With the coast within about 4 miles of Fairlee, wind is the thing to plan for: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
We cater events across the PO30, PO31 and PO41 postcode area. Whether your event is on Mews Lane, Cross Lane and Harvey Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the barbecue to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Cross Lane (1 mile south), Barton (1 mile south), Staplers (1 mile south-east), Hillgrove (1 mile east) and Whippingham (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ryde (5 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north), Sandown (7 miles south-east), Shanklin (7 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south-east) and East Cowes (3 miles north). Some remote sites need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
Nearby you’ll also find Carisbrooke Castle (1.9 miles south-west) and St Mary's Hospital (0.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Summerfields Primary School (under half a mile south-east) and Island Innovation VI Form Campus (0.9 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Bargeman's Rest pub (0.5 miles south-west)
What BBQ catering costs
Things that change the price:
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
- The date and time of year
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
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.
Occasions we serve in Fairlee
No host spending the day cooking
Hosts in Fairlee book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Cricket, football and rugby club 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.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- What crockery is supplied
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The full menu and the sides
Also near Fairlee
What else we do in Fairlee
What comes off the grill
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Pulled pork
Pulled pork in a roll with coleslaw is hard to beat, filling and easy to eat.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we will work around it where possible.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
For event organisers in Fairlee
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Where the barbecue can go in Fairlee
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A spot where smoke will not blow into the house or marquee
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
Fairlee 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’ll advise.
On the menu in Fairlee
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards