Portsmouth · England
BBQ Catering for Hilsea
BBQ catering in Hilsea: a barbecue cooked at your event, with burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, served hot by our staff.
- Leaving parties
- Sports clubs and team events
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Planning an event in Hilsea?
What happens on the day
Grilled food is at its best when it’s hot, so we cook to order through service. Slow-cooked meats are ready as soon as service begins, so nobody waits for the first round. Autumn and winter barbecues in Hilsea get dark early: about 7:10pm by late September and 4:00pm by December. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
- At serving time, the chef grills and the team serves.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Choose the menu a week or so before
- Name a contact for the day
Getting a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
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BBQ catering in Hilsea, cooked on site
The point of a catered barbecue is that you get to enjoy it. Our chef cooks, our staff serve and we tidy up afterwards, while you look after your guests. Whether it’s summer staff days and close and cul-de-sac parties, we will put together a menu of sausages, pulled pork and beef brisket for your guests.
Around Hilsea, a garden with room to spare is all you need. A catered barbecue fits right in, and you will not spend it cooking. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Area
- Hilsea (PO2, PO3, PO6)
- County
- Portsmouth
- Menu
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Also available
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Perfect for your event in Hilsea
Cooked on site, served hot
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Hilsea and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Street parties
If the day starts at a church like St Francis' Church, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- The full menu and the sides
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
What comes off the grill
Chicken skewers
Chicken gives guests who do not eat pork or beef a meat option, cooked until it’s hot all the way through.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Barbecue venues around Hilsea
Hilsea is about 2 miles north of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Hosts in Hilsea book us for events of all sizes. We bring barbecues to all 19 towns and villages across Portsmouth. Our bookings stretch from Hilsea to Southampton (about 15 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Hilsea are Warblington Castle (4.7 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Gatcombe Park Primary School, frequently want a barbecue. With the coast within about 4 miles of Hilsea, wind is the thing to plan for: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
This part of Portsmouth takes in PO2, PO3 and PO6. Streets in the area include Vita Road, Conan Road and Arras Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. If your venue is just outside Hilsea, we also cover Cosham (1 mile north), North End (1 mile south-west), Tipner (1 mile south-west), Wymering (1 mile north) and Rudmore (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Southsea (3 miles south), Portsea (3 miles south-west) and Portsmouth Point (3 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include World War I Remembrance Centre (0.8 miles east) and Tricorn Centre (2.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hilsea include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Hilsea include Trafalgar School (under half a mile north-west) and Springfield School (1.3 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Coach and Horses pub (within half a mile north)
Hilsea questions
Which station is closest to Hilsea?
Hilsea station, about 0.5 miles east of the centre.
How far is Hilsea from London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
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. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
Summer is the busiest time, but we cook all year. Plan shelter for your guests.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Of course. A barbecue works as a plated meal with sides.
Do you label the food for allergies?
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve, and we’ll label the meat-free choices clearly.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
For event organisers in Hilsea
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
How we price a catered barbecue
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Crockery choices
- The date and time of year
- Distance from us
- Numbers
What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
More for events in Hilsea
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
Our staff keep the serving table tidy and topped up, so the barbecue looks as good at the end as at the start.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
Where the barbecue can go in Hilsea
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- A spot where smoke will not blow into the house or marquee
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Hilsea
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Chicken skewers
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with a barbecue cooked by friends, nobody is left cooking while the party happens, and food safety is in professional hands. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Hilsea hosts choose us
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Planned to your running order
- Cooked on site by our chef
Take a look at how we price or our barbecue menu ideas.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away