Isle of Wight · England
BBQ Catering in Lake
A catered barbecue for events around Lake: hot food off the grill, salads and sides, served by our staff.
- Sports clubs and team events
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Birthdays and milestone parties
BBQ catering for Lake
BBQ catering for your event in Lake
The point of a catered barbecue is that you get to enjoy it. We look after the grill, the serving and the clearing, while you look after your guests. We are frequently asked to cater family celebrations and fundraising barbecues, with sausages, coleslaw and pulled pork.
Around Lake, 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’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Where
- Lake (PO36, PO37)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Crockery choices
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Allergies we should know about
- An estimate of numbers
- Your date and serving time
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in our quote form.
Lake questions
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Which station is closest to Lake?
Lake station, in Lake itself.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes, and china is available on request.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Cooking properly is our job: separate equipment for raw and cooked food, and everything cooked through.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Let us know about allergies before the day.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
Summer is the busiest time, but we cook all year, with cover over the grill. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
What if it rains?
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop it. Plan somewhere dry for your guests to eat.
What the cooking area needs
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what we look for:
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- Space for our vehicle nearby
For somewhere as remote as Lake, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Lake
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- BBQ ribs
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Sausages
How it works
Running late? Tell us as early as you can, and we will work around it. A barbecue is easy to time, as most of it is cooked as people eat. Autumn and winter barbecues in Lake get dark early: about 7:10pm by late September and 4:00pm by December. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We set up under cover before service.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose the menu a week or so before
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Coleslaw is the natural partner for pulled pork, and salads add freshness.
BBQ ribs
Sticky, glazed ribs are the messy treat of the menu.
Barbecue venues around Lake
Lake is about 1 mile south-west of Sandown, in the Isle of Wight. We are happy to travel to Lake for events and the places nearby. We cater all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight. Our bookings stretch from Lake to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
For a fundraiser at a school like Broadlea Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. Among the historic houses close to Lake are Rylstone Manor (1.7 miles south) and Morton Manor (1.9 miles north-east). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. With the coast within about 2 miles of Lake, wind is the thing to plan for: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
Here we cover the PO36 and PO37 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on Lea Road, New Road and Percy Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the barbecue. You’ll find Lake on the A3055, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. Other places close to Lake we cover include Sandown (1 mile north-east), Alverstone (1 mile north-west), Queen's Bower (1 mile north-west), Shanklin (1 mile south) and Alverstone Garden Village (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Newport (7 miles north-west), Ryde (5 miles north), Cowes (10 miles north-west), Ventnor (4 miles south-west), East Cowes (9 miles north-west) and Oakfield (5 miles north). Remote sites take a little more planning, so ask early about your event.
A little further out are National Poo Museum (under half a mile east) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (1.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Lake include Brading Down and Alverstone Mead.
- Local schools include Sandown Bay Academy (0.6 miles north) and The Bay Church of England School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Old Comical pub (0.6 miles north-east)
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
Our chef cooks through the agreed service time, while our staff serve and keep things flowing.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
Why choose BBQ catering in Lake?
Add a hog roast for bigger events
In Lake, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Family celebrations
- Charity fundraisers
- Summer parties in the garden
Coming by train? Lake has its own station, Lake station.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- The full menu and the sides
Why choose BBQ catering in Lake?
Instead of asking a friend to man the grill, a catered barbecue means everyone gets to be a guest, and food safety is in professional hands. What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Why Lake hosts choose us
- Timed around your day
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Sides to make it a full meal
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
What else we do in Lake
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards