Isle of Wight · England
BBQ Catering for Forest Side
Fresh from the grill, served at your event in Forest Side: a full barbecue menu, with salads and potatoes on the side.
- Charity fundraisers
- Street parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
BBQ catering in Forest Side
BBQ catering in Forest Side, served hot
Hosting a barbecue usually means shopping, prepping, cooking and clearing. With BBQ catering, all of that is done for you, so you can spend the time with your guests. On the menu are beef brisket, halloumi skewers and coleslaw, and typical bookings are for summer parties in the garden and evening wedding food.
Country barbecues near Forest Side 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 separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
- Area
- Forest Side (PO30)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- From the grill
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price a catered barbecue
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Season and day of the week
- How many people are eating
- 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.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, send us:
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The address or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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How the day works
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. By late September, sunset in Forest Side is about 7:10pm; in December it’s about 4:00pm. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Choose your meats and sides.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave the area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
- Include children in your numbers
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
If you’re 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.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
Our staff keep the serving table tidy and topped up, right through the service.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Before you choose a spot
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what we look for:
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
Forest Side is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
A barbecue or other catering?
Next to a buffet, barbecue food is hot and cooked to order. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Add a hog roast alongside
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Six meats to choose from
- A choice of salads and potatoes
What comes off the grill
BBQ ribs
Ribs are a favourite with keen barbecue fans.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Barbecues in Forest Side: gardens, clubs and local tips
Forest Side is about 1 mile north-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We cover Forest Side and its neighbours for events. Forest Side is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 15 miles away.
A green space like Seaclose Park is tempting, but a catered barbecue there needs the landowner’s say-so. If the day starts at a church like St. Mary's Church, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. With the coast within about 4 miles of Forest Side, wind is the thing to plan for: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
We cater events across PO30 and the streets around it. Local streets include Forest Road and Gunville Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Forest Side, we also cover Hunny Hill (1 mile east), Parkhurst (1 mile north-east), Noke Common (1 mile north-east), Porchfield (2 miles north-west) and Locksgreen (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ryde (7 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north), Sandown (8 miles south-east), Shanklin (8 miles south-east), Ventnor (9 miles south-east) and East Cowes (4 miles north-east). Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
Other landmarks nearby include Carisbrooke Castle (1.3 miles south) and St Mary's Hospital (1 mile east). Within reach you will find Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Hunnyhill Primary School (0.7 miles east) and Island Innovation VI Form Campus (1.3 miles south-east)
Who books BBQ catering in Forest Side?
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket
People around Forest Side book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Community fun days
- Street parties
- Club open days
Among the historic houses close to Forest Side are Carisbrooke Castle (1.3 miles south) and Swainston Manor (2.7 miles south-west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Questions to ask before you book
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel or access charges
- Allergen information for every dish
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Forest Side
Is Forest Side 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. Ask them first.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Let us know about allergies before the day.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
We can. The hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and the barbecue adds choice.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Of course. A barbecue works as a plated meal with sides; ask about china if you’d like it.
When should we book BBQ catering?
Once your date is fixed, particularly for a summer weekend. But ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away