Isle of Wight · England
Barbecue Catering in Nettlestone, Isle of Wight
Treat your guests to a catered BBQ at your event in Nettlestone. Our chef grills on site, so nobody you know is stuck at the barbecue.
- Informal weddings
- Fundraising days
- Summer parties in the garden
BBQ catering in Nettlestone
BBQ catering in Nettlestone, served hot
Whether it is twenty friends in a garden or a whole workforce in a car park, a barbecue can be planned around the size of your event. Tell us your rough numbers and we’ll plan the menu and service. Popular choices include coleslaw, halloumi skewers and chicken skewers, and typical bookings are for street parties and sports clubs and team events.
Near Nettlestone, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will plan the route. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Nettlestone (PO34)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Also available
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why choose BBQ catering in Nettlestone?
Compared with ordering takeaway, a barbecue becomes part of the event, and the grill becomes a gathering point. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our barbecue in Nettlestone
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Planned to your running order
- A full barbecue menu
Read how we price and our barbecue menu ideas.
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Nettlestone questions
How far is Nettlestone from London?
Roughly 70 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We cook under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Is the food cooked safely?
Meat is cooked until it is steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, following Food Standards Agency advice.
Do you offer halal meat?
No. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it.
What do you need from the venue?
Mostly space and access: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We’ll confirm details when we quote.
Will you clear up afterwards?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
Can you cater in Nettlestone?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Nettlestone and the Isle of Wight. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Our chef cooks outdoors, under cover, at your event, and our staff serve and clear.
What affects the price in Nettlestone
There is no fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- Site access
- Travel to Nettlestone
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
- Rough numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Planning a barbecue in Nettlestone
Nettlestone is about 2 miles east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Events in Nettlestone are part of our patch. We cater all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight. Our bookings stretch from Nettlestone to Southampton (about 19 miles away).
Churches such as St. Helen's Church rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby typically does. For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Smallbrook Junction station, about 1.8 miles west. The sea is within about 3 miles of Nettlestone, 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 PO34. Whether your event is on Caws Avenue, Willowtree Drive and Ashtree Way or a nearby road, we can set up and cook there. Nettlestone sits on or near the B3340, so getting the barbecue to your event is simple. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Seaview (1 mile north), Pondwell (1 mile north-west), Spring Vale (1 mile north-west), Puckpool (1 mile north-west) and Westridge (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Newport (8 miles west), Cowes (9 miles west), Sandown (5 miles south-west), Shanklin (6 miles south-west), Ventnor (9 miles south-west) and East Cowes (8 miles west). For an event at a remote spot, let us know early and we’ll plan the trip.
A little further out are Sandown Castle (4.1 miles south) and Cothey Bottom Heritage Centre (1.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Alan Hersey Nature Reserve and Bembridge Down.
- Nearby, you will find The Vine Inn (1 mile south)
Other occasions in Nettlestone
The menu, dish by dish
Beef brisket
Slow-cooked beef brisket, sliced to serve, rich and tender.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
The serving table is kept tidy and stocked, right through the service.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Before you choose a spot
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what we look for:
- A spot well clear of buildings
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
For somewhere as remote as Nettlestone, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
Perfect for your event in Nettlestone
Meat-free choices that are not an afterthought
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Nettlestone and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Leaving parties
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Community fun days
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Nettlestone Primary School, often want a barbecue.
Before booking anyone
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How dietary needs are handled
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether plates or china are included
Step by step
Most barbecue food is cooked through service, so we time our arrival around your serving time. It means food comes off the grill hot. A summer barbecue in Nettlestone stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it is dark by about 7:10pm.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover before service.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Think about where the smoke will drift
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards