Isle of Wight · England
BBQ Catering in Merstone
Give your guests a catered BBQ at your event in Merstone. We cook on site and serve it hot.
- Leaving parties
- Community fun days
- Reunions and family get-togethers
A barbecue near Merstone
BBQ catering for your event in Merstone
From the grill come burgers, sausages and chicken skewers, and pulled pork, brisket and ribs make it a proper feast. You choose the mix that suits your event. We are frequently asked to cater relaxed weddings and evening receptions and work barbecues, with beef burgers, beef brisket and halloumi skewers.
A barbecue in the countryside near Merstone makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you are not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
- Where
- Merstone (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Extras
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Merstone
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We cook under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Do you come out to small places like Merstone?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What meats do you barbecue?
Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What does the venue need to provide?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Let us know about the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
Summer is the busiest time, but we cook all year. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, and our staff serve and clear.
When should we book BBQ catering?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Midweek dates are normally easier to get. Use our quote form.
Can you do halal?
We do not offer halal. Our meat-free options are there, or halal food would need to be arranged separately.
Planning a barbecue in Merstone
Merstone is about 3 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Merstone and the surrounding area are covered for events. We cover all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Merstone to Southampton (19 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, Shanklin station is about 3.8 miles away. The sea is within about 5 miles of Merstone, so breezy days are common: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
We cover events in every part of PO30 and the streets around it. From Merstone Lane, Chapel Lane and Newlands or anywhere nearby, we will bring the barbecue to you. If your venue is just outside Merstone, we also cover Arreton (1 mile north-east), Rookley (1 mile south-west), Hale Common (1 mile south-east), Rookley Green (1 mile south-west) and Blackwater (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (3 miles north-west), Ryde (6 miles north-east), Cowes (7 miles north), Sandown (4 miles east), Shanklin (4 miles south-east) and Ventnor (5 miles south-east). Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
A little further out are Whitecroft Hospital (2.2 miles west) and Carisbrooke Castle (3.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Stenbury Down and Alverstone Mead.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Beef burgers
No barbecue is complete without burgers, loved by most ages.
Planning the cooking spot
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
Merstone is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Merstone
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
How we price a catered barbecue
Things that change the price:
- Crockery choices
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
- Season and day of the week
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- Rough numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Towns and villages near Merstone
Other occasions in Merstone
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with food vans, a single barbecue feeds your group together, on a menu you’ve agreed in advance. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our barbecue in Merstone
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Our staff serve and clear
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
See our prices page or BBQ menu ideas.
For event organisers in Merstone
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
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 will keep you both updated.
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
Our chef cooks through the agreed service time, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What happens on the day
A barbecue is cooked as people eat, so we arrive ahead of food time and cook to demand. It means food comes off the grill hot. For an evening barbecue in Merstone, think about light: it’s light until about 9:20pm in June but only about 7:10pm in late September. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Choose your meats and sides.
- We check the space and quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in Merstone
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket
People around Merstone book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Community fun days
- Family celebrations
- Fundraising barbecues
Historic houses near Merstone include Arreton Manor (1.1 miles north) and Haseley Manor (1.3 miles east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one.
What to look for in a quote
- The full menu and the sides
- What crockery is supplied
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away