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BBQ Catering for Itchen
Give your guests a proper barbecue at your event in Itchen. Our chef grills on site, so nobody you know is stuck at the barbecue.
- Informal weddings
- Family celebrations
- Street parties
BBQ catering in Itchen
Step by step
We start by setting up the barbecue and a serving table where we agreed. Then it is a case of cooking and serving through the time you’ve chosen. Evening barbecues in Itchen need a little planning: it’s light until about 9:25pm in June but only about 7:10pm in late September. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
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.
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BBQ catering in Itchen, cooked on site
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. Popular choices include sausages, beef burgers and chicken skewers, and typical bookings are for retirement do’s and engagement and anniversary parties.
In a place like Itchen, a barbecue at home is typically the easiest option. Tell us about the drive and the garden, and we will bring everything else. All the barbecue, none of the effort: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
- Area
- Itchen (SO19, SO14)
- Region
- Southampton
- On the menu
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Also available
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
BBQ ribs
Ribs are a favourite with keen barbecue fans.
Nearby places to Itchen
Other occasions in Itchen
What affects the price in Itchen
Each price is built from:
- The journey to the venue
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The date and time of year
- Whether you want china
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary requirements
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Barbecues in Itchen: gardens, clubs and local tips
Itchen is about 2 miles south-east of Southampton, in Southampton. Itchen is well within our area for events. We bring barbecues to 40 places in Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
Within reach of Itchen are historic houses such as Medieval Merchant's House (1.5 miles west) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (1.5 miles west). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. Churches such as Jesus Chapel - St Mary Extra rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby usually does. Itchen is within about 7 miles of the New Forest National Park. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first. The sea is within about 2 miles of Itchen, so breezy days are common: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
For events in SO19 and SO14, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and roughly how many guests. From Sea Road, Oak Road and West Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the barbecue to you. Main roads around Itchen include the A3025, so getting the barbecue to your event is simple. We also bring barbecues to events in Peartree Green (1 mile north-west), Northam (1 mile north-west), Sholing (1 mile east), Bitterne (1 mile north-east) and St Mary's (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Shirley (3 miles north-west), Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (4 miles north-west), Coxford (4 miles north-west), Freemantle (3 miles west) and Lordswood (4 miles north-west). Itchen is among the bigger towns we cover in Southampton, with lots of choice for events.
Nearby you’ll also find Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (0.9 miles north) and Marlands Shopping Centre (1.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Netley Common.
- Schools near Itchen include Woolston School (less than half a mile south) and Oasis Academy Sholing (0.6 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Engineers Arms (1 mile north-west)
Why choose BBQ catering in Itchen?
No host spending the day cooking
In Itchen and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Big birthday parties
- Community fun days
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Charity fundraisers
For anyone arriving by rail, there’s a station right in Itchen: Woolston station.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs are handled
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
For event organisers in Itchen
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Common questions in Itchen
Can you barbecue near the sea around Itchen?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Which station is closest to Itchen?
Woolston station, in Itchen itself.
How many meats should we choose?
Not normally. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats.
Do you offer halal meat?
No. If guests need halal, arrange that separately; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, with our staff serving and clearing.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
Do you label the food for allergies?
You will get allergen information for everything we serve, and we’ll label the meat-free choices clearly.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
We get there well before service, so the grill is up to heat when you are ready to eat.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Where the barbecue can go in Itchen
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what we look for:
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with food vans, a single barbecue feeds your group together, with a menu planned around your guests. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Itchen hosts choose us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Timed around your day
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards