Isle of Wight · England
BBQ Catering for Gunville
A barbecue in Gunville, without you at the grill: we bring the barbecue, the food and the staff.
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Family celebrations
Planning an event in Gunville?
A catered BBQ in Gunville: what to know
Gunville is about 1 mile west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Gunville is well within our area for events and the places nearby. We cover all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight. We cater events right across the region, from Gunville to Southampton (about 16 miles away).
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Carisbrooke College, often want a barbecue. Historic houses near Gunville include Carisbrooke Castle (0.8 miles south-east) and Swainston Manor (2.5 miles west). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. With the coast within about 5 miles of Gunville, wind is the thing to plan for: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
For events in PO30, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and roughly how many guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Ash Lane, Purdy Road and Gunville Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the barbecue. If your venue is just outside Gunville, we also cover Carisbrooke (1 mile south), Clatterford (1 mile south), Plaish (1 mile south), Bowcombe (1 mile south-west) and Gatcombe (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include 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). If your event is somewhere remote, let us know early and we’ll plan the trip.
Nearby you’ll also find St Mary's Hospital (1.2 miles north-east) and Carisbrooke Castle (0.8 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Mill Hill.
- Local schools include Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School (0.6 miles south-east) and Island Innovation VI Form Campus (1.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Waverley pub (0.5 miles south-east)
BBQ catering in Gunville, cooked on site
A barbecue is one of the easiest ways to feed a crowd in Gunville: familiar food, lots of choice and no formality. The difference with a catered barbecue is that nobody from your party is stuck at the grill. We’re frequently asked to cater birthdays and milestone parties and summer staff days, serving sausages, chicken skewers and halloumi skewers.
Near Gunville, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll handle the rest. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Where
- Gunville (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area and pack away, so there is very little left for you to do.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
About the food
BBQ ribs
Sticky, glazed ribs are the messy treat of the menu; have napkins ready.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes for a proper meal.
FAQs for Gunville
Is Gunville 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 barbecue near the sea around Gunville?
Yes. We cook under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Our chef cooks outdoors, under cover, at your event, with our staff serving and clearing.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
Once your date is fixed, particularly for a summer weekend. Short notice is still worth a try: send us your details through our quote form.
How do you handle food safety?
Meat is cooked until it’s steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
Do you offer halal meat?
We do not. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it.
Do you cover Gunville?
Yes, Gunville is in our area. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
How much choice do we need?
You do not need everything. Mix quick-grilled items with pulled pork or brisket.
What happens on the day
The barbecue goes on the agreed spot, and the rest of the space is yours. We will place the grill so smoke drifts away from guests. Evening barbecues in Gunville need a little planning: it is light until about 9:20pm in June but only about 7:10pm in late September. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We check the space and quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Choose the menu a week or so before
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Site access
- Season and day of the week
- Plates or china
- Travel to Gunville
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Where the barbecue can go in Gunville
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what helps:
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
- Parking near the grill
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
For somewhere as remote as Gunville, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Gunville
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
Occasions we serve in Gunville
Proper vegetarian and vegan options
People around Gunville book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Evening wedding food
- Summer parties in the garden
If you had Seaclose Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: barbecues are frequently restricted in parks.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel and any London charges
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- If the price includes VAT
A catered barbecue compared with other options
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. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
Take a look at our prices page and BBQ menu ideas.
Places near Gunville
More for events in Gunville
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
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. Sort that first.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away