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BBQ Catering for Mansbridge
A catered barbecue for events around Mansbridge: burgers, ribs and brisket with salads and potatoes, served by our staff.
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Garden parties
- Big birthday parties
BBQ catering for Mansbridge
How our BBQ catering works in Mansbridge
The point of a catered barbecue is that you get to enjoy it. Our chef cooks, our staff serve and we tidy up afterwards, so your time goes on your guests, not the food. For fundraising days and work barbecues, we’ll put together a menu of beef brisket, beef burgers and coleslaw for your guests.
In a place like Mansbridge, a barbecue at home is usually the easiest option. Tell us about the drive and the garden, and we will bring everything else. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Area
- Mansbridge (SO18, SO16, SO17)
- County
- Southampton
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Also available
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Mansbridge
Six meats to choose from
In Mansbridge and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Charity fundraisers
- Neighbourhood parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Leaving parties
Thinking of a barbecue in Riverside Park? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, normally the council’s.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether plates or china are included
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Exactly what’s included in the price
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are grilled on site and served in a bun, straight from the grill to the bun.
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
Places near Mansbridge
What else we do in Mansbridge
FAQs for Mansbridge
Can you barbecue near the sea around Mansbridge?
Yes, of course. We cook under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Could you cook in Riverside Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
We cook under cover, so the season does not stop us. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
Is the food cooked safely?
That’s one of the best reasons to have it catered: separate equipment for raw and cooked food, and everything cooked through.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Let us know numbers for children.
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. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Our staff serve and clear
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
See our pricing or our barbecue menu ideas.
How we price a catered barbecue
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- The number of people
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Plates or china
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rules from the venue or landowner
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
How it works
The barbecue goes on the agreed spot, and the rest of the space is yours. Smoke drifts, so we’ll think about the wind with you. Autumn and winter barbecues in Mansbridge get dark early: about 7:10pm by late September and 4:00pm by December. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Preparing for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
Running late? Let us know, and we will adjust where we can.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
A catered BBQ in Mansbridge: what to know
Mansbridge is about 2 miles north-east of Southampton, in Southampton. Mansbridge and the surrounding area are covered for events. Mansbridge is one of 40 places in Southampton we cover.
Coming by train? Swaythling station, about 0.6 miles north-west, is the nearest station. Churches such as St. Mary's Church rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby typically does. With the coast within about 3 miles of Mansbridge, wind is the thing to plan for: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
We cater events across the SO18, SO16 and SO17 postcode area. Your event could be at a house on Wide Lane, Dart Road and Copse Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. With the A27 close by, Mansbridge is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Mansbridge we cover include Townhill Park (1 mile south-east), Swaythling (1 mile west), Midanbury (1 mile south), Chartwell Green (1 mile south-east) and Bitterne Park (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Shirley (3 miles west), Regents Park (3 miles west), Sholing (3 miles south), Maybush (4 miles west), Woolston (3 miles south) and Coxford (3 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (1.6 miles south) and Netley Castle (4.1 miles south). The countryside around Mansbridge includes Netley Common.
- Local schools include The Gregg School (0.5 miles south-east) and Bitterne Park School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Fleming Arms Public House (0.6 miles north-west)
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away