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Barbecue Catering in Freemantle, Southampton
Hosting a barbecue in Freemantle without doing the cooking: we bring the barbecue, the food and the staff.
- Sports clubs and team events
- Summer parties in the garden
- Charity fundraisers
Book a BBQ in Freemantle
BBQ catering in Freemantle, served hot
There is something about a barbecue that gets people talking: people gather round the grill and come back for seconds. In Freemantle, we’ll set up where it suits your event. For charity fundraisers and leaving parties, we can cook beef brisket, BBQ ribs and chicken skewers and more.
In a place like Freemantle, a barbecue at home is generally the easiest option. Let us know how we reach the garden, and we will bring everything else. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Freemantle (SO15, SO16, SO17)
- Region
- Southampton
- Menu
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Extras
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- The date and time of year
- Site access
- Numbers
- Whether you want china
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- The address or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
A barbecue or other catering?
Next to doing the barbecue yourself, no host is stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the food is cooked properly by people who do it every week. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book our barbecue in Freemantle
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Add a hog roast alongside
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
Take a look at our pricing and BBQ menu ideas.
Occasions we serve in Freemantle
Cooked on site, served hot
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. For example:
- Big birthday parties
- Neighbourhood parties
- Charity fundraisers
- Reunions and family get-togethers
Among the historic houses close to Freemantle are Southampton Tudor House and Garden (1.2 miles south-east) and Medieval Merchant's House (1.3 miles south-east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one.
Before booking anyone
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether plates or china are included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
About the food
Chicken skewers
Our chef grills chicken on skewers, a lighter choice than burgers.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes for a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
A catered BBQ in Freemantle: what to know
Freemantle is about 1 mile west of Southampton, in Southampton. Freemantle is well within our area for events and the places nearby. Freemantle is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton where we cater.
If you had Blechynden Terrace Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: barbecues are often restricted in parks. For a fundraiser at a school like Freemantle Church of England Community Academy, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. The New Forest National Park is within about 7 miles of Freemantle, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. With the coast within about 2 miles of Freemantle, wind is the thing to plan for: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
Here we cover the SO15, SO16 and SO17 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. From May Road, Park Road and Pitt Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the barbecue to you. Being close to the A33, Freemantle is easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover events in Shirley (1 mile north), Regents Park (1 mile north-west), Millbrook (1 mile west), Maybush (2 miles north-west) and Coxford (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Townhill Park (3 miles north-east), Midanbury (3 miles east), Thornhill (4 miles east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east), Harefield (4 miles east) and Itchen (3 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Western Community Hospital (1.3 miles north-west) and Foresters Museum & Archive (within half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include Testwood Lakes.
- Nearby schools include St Anne's Catholic School (0.9 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Brass Monkey pub (0.5 miles north)
Towns and villages near Freemantle
Also in Freemantle
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
We set up on the spot we agreed and stay out of the way, leaving the rest of the space to you.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
Where the barbecue can go in Freemantle
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what helps:
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Step by step
Most barbecue food is cooked through service, so we arrive ahead of food time and cook to demand. That keeps everything hot and fresh. In Freemantle, late May sunsets come at about 8:55pm and midsummer ones at about 9:25pm, so an early-evening barbecue is normally in daylight.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We serve as people come up.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Send final numbers in good time
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Freemantle
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We cook under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Will you clear up afterwards?
We tidy the serving area, so there is very little washing up. China is available on request.
Should we have every meat?
Three or four meats plus the vegetarian and vegan options suits most groups. Fewer items keeps service quick.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
We cook under cover, so the season does not stop us. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Of course. With salads and potatoes, it’s a proper meal on a plate; ask about china if you’d like it.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Most events pick three or four.
Is the food cooked safely?
That’s one of the best reasons to have it catered: raw and cooked food are kept apart, with separate tongs and boards.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards