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Barbecue Catering in Inner Avenue, Southampton
Planning a catered barbecue in Inner Avenue? Our chef cooks on site, with halloumi skewers and a vegan option for non-meat eaters.
- Fundraising days
- Team days and staff summer parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
A barbecue near Inner Avenue
BBQ catering in Inner Avenue, served hot
Hosting a barbecue generally means shopping, prepping, cooking and clearing. A catered barbecue takes all of that off your hands, so you can enjoy your own event. We’re often asked to cater summer staff days and big birthday parties, serving BBQ ribs, chicken skewers and coleslaw.
Barbecues around Inner Avenue are often relaxed garden affairs. It suits that kind of day, and you will not spend it cooking. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Inner Avenue (SO14, SO15, SO17)
- Region
- Southampton
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Also available
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to a fixed venue menu, you pick the meats, the sides and the meat-free options yourself, and eat outdoors. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why Inner Avenue hosts choose us
- An itemised quote
- Served at the time you choose
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
Take a look at how we price or BBQ menu ideas.
The process
Before service, we set up the grill and the serving table on the agreed spot. Then it’s a case of cooking and serving through the time you’ve chosen. By late September, sunset in Inner Avenue is about 7:10pm; in December it’s about 4:00pm. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- We serve as people come up.
- We tidy up before we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
Barbecues in Inner Avenue: gardens, clubs and local tips
Inner Avenue is about 1 mile west of Southampton, in Southampton. We cover events in Inner Avenue, along with the towns and villages around it. Inner Avenue is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton where we cater.
After a christening at a church such as Saint Mary's, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Parks such as Rockstone Place Park frequently have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first. Inner Avenue is within about 8 miles of the New Forest National Park, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first. With the coast within about 2 miles of Inner Avenue, wind is the thing to plan for: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
We bring barbecues to events all over the SO14, SO15 and SO17 postcode area. Your event could be at a house on Alma Road, Rose Road and Lawn Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Nearby, we also cater events in Southampton (1 mile east), Portswood (1 mile north-east), St Denys (1 mile north-east), Bitterne Manor (1 mile east) and St Mary's (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Thornhill (3 miles east), Eling (4 miles west), Rownhams (3 miles north-west), Weston (3 miles south-east), Hounsdown (4 miles west) and Nursling (3 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal South Hants Hospital (within half a mile south-east) and Marlands Shopping Centre (0.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Netley Common.
- Nearby schools include St Anne's Catholic School (under half a mile south-west) and St Mary's Independent School (1.4 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Guide Dog pub (less than half a mile east)
About the food
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes turn a barbecue into a full meal.
Chicken skewers
For anyone avoiding pork or beef, chicken skewers are the answer, cooked until it is hot all the way through.
Who books BBQ catering in Inner Avenue?
Proper vegetarian and vegan options
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Inner Avenue and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Fundraising barbecues
Within reach of Inner Avenue are historic houses such as Southampton Tudor House and Garden (1.2 miles south) and Medieval Merchant's House (1.3 miles south). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
How we price a catered barbecue
Things that change the price:
- Crockery choices
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel to Inner Avenue
- Access to the cooking area
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
Inner Avenue: your questions answered
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Inner Avenue?
The closest is St Denys station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, and our staff serve and clear.
How many meats should we choose?
Most events choose three or four meats, plus the meat-free options. Fewer items keeps service quick.
Can you cater in Inner Avenue?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Inner Avenue and Southampton. Send us the address for a quote.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. In winter, plan lighting and somewhere warm for guests to eat.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
Once your date is fixed, especially for June to September. But ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Is the meat halal?
We do not. If guests need halal, arrange that separately.
Where the barbecue can go in Inner Avenue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Parking near the grill
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the grill
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
All the cooking and serving equipment comes with us, so you don’t need to find grills or tongs.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
Towns and villages near Inner Avenue
More for events in Inner Avenue
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away