Isle of Wight · England
Barbecue Catering in Gurnard, Isle of Wight
Hosting a barbecue in Gurnard without doing the cooking: we bring the barbecue, the food and the staff.
- Big birthday parties
- Street parties
- Summer parties in the garden
Book a BBQ in Gurnard
Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- How many people are eating
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The date and time of year
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
BBQ catering for your event in Gurnard
A barbecue is one of the easiest ways to feed a crowd in Gurnard: 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. Popular choices include beef burgers, halloumi skewers and chicken skewers, and typical bookings are for fundraising days and team days and staff summer parties.
In a small place like Gurnard, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you’re not left handing out rolls.
- Area
- Gurnard (PO31)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Also available
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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What else we do in Gurnard
About the food
Chicken skewers
Skewers are easy to serve and easy to eat, on a plate or in a roll.
Pulled pork
Pulled pork in a roll with coleslaw is hard to beat.
A barbecue or other catering?
Next to a row of street-food vans, a single barbecue feeds your group together, with a menu planned around your guests. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What you get with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Served at the time you choose
- Cooked on site by our chef
See our pricing and our barbecue menu ideas.
Gurnard: your questions answered
Is Gurnard 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.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season, with cover over the grill. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
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.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, on site at your venue in Gurnard. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
What do children typically eat?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who doesn’t eat meat. Let us know numbers for children.
What if it rains?
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop it. Have a gazebo, marquee or room indoors for eating.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area and pack away, so there is very little left for you to do.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
Gurnard is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Gurnard
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- New potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Beef burgers
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Planning a barbecue in Gurnard
Gurnard is about 1 mile west of Cowes, in the Isle of Wight. Events in Gurnard are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Gurnard is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Gurnard to Southampton (about 12 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Gurnard Primary School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. Historic houses near Gurnard include Osborne House (2.3 miles east) and Carisbrooke Castle (4.7 miles south). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. With the coast within about a mile of Gurnard, wind is the thing to plan for: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
For events in PO31, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook. That could mean an event in a garden on Cow Lane, The Avenue and Shore Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. We also bring barbecues to events in Cowes (1 mile east), Northwood (1 mile south), Rew Street (1 mile south-west), Great Thorness (2 miles south-west) and Noke Common (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (4 miles south), Ryde (7 miles east), Sandown (10 miles south-east), Shanklin (11 miles south-east), Ventnor (12 miles south-east) and Oakfield (8 miles east). If your event is somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
Well-known places in the area include St Mary's Hospital (3.2 miles south) and Isle of Wight Natural History Centre (0.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Gurnard include Cowes Enterprise College (0.8 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Portland Inn (under half a mile south-east)
Step by step
If timings shift on the day, let your contact know, and we’ll adjust where we can. A barbecue is easy to time, as most of it is cooked as people eat. Evening barbecues in Gurnard need a little planning: daylight lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:10pm. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- Show us the space.
- We check it and send a price.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We clear up so you do not have to.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Events we cater in Gurnard
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket
People around Gurnard book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Sports clubs and team events
- Summer parties in the garden
- Neighbourhood parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
After a christening at a church such as All Saints' Church, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether plates or china are included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away