Portsmouth · England
Barbecue Catering in North End, Portsmouth
BBQ catering for events in North End: cooked outdoors under cover with staff to serve and clear, so you can relax with your guests.
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- Close and cul-de-sac parties
BBQ catering for North End
BBQ catering for your event in North End
Hosting a barbecue normally means shopping, prepping, cooking and clearing. With BBQ catering, all of that is done for you, so you can spend the time with your guests. We are often asked to cater Fêtes, fairs and sports days and summer parties in the garden, with coleslaw, beef brisket and sausages.
Barbecues around North End are often relaxed garden affairs. It suits that kind of day, and you will not spend it cooking. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
- Location
- North End (PO2, PO1)
- Area hub
- Portsmouth
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Alongside
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about a catered barbecue in North End
What’s the nearest station to North End?
Hilsea station, about 1.2 miles north-east of the centre.
How far is North End from London?
About 64 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Yes. With salads and potatoes, it’s a proper meal on a plate; ask about china if you’d like it.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop it. Have a gazebo, marquee or room indoors for eating.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
We can. The hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and the barbecue adds choice.
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What comes off the grill
BBQ ribs
Glazed ribs turn a barbecue into a proper spread, served alongside the burgers and sausages.
Pulled pork
Pulled pork is ready to serve from the start of service, which keeps the queue moving.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
The barbecue goes where we agreed, leaving the rest of the space to you.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Step by step
Barbecue food is best straight off the grill, so we cook to order through service. Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the start, so nobody waits for the first round. In North End, late May sunsets come at about 8:55pm and midsummer ones at about 9:20pm, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- Send a picture of where the barbecue could go.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Send final numbers in good time
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or PO2 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
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Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with a sit-down meal, a barbecue keeps things informal, and needs no kitchen at the venue. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Timed around your day
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Hot food straight off the grill
- An itemised quote
Take a look at how we price and BBQ menu ideas.
Barbecues in North End: gardens, clubs and local tips
North End is about 1 mile north of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Hosts in North End book us for events of all sizes. We cover 19 places across Portsmouth. We cater events right across the region, from North End to Southampton (15 miles away).
Clubs and leisure centres near North End can host a barbecue if there’s outdoor space. PTAs at schools such as Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. With the coast within about 3 miles of North End, wind is the thing to plan for: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
This part of Portsmouth takes in PO2 and PO1. Streets in the area include Knox Road, Croft Road and Kirby Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. You’ll find North End on the A2047, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. Other places close to North End we cover include Rudmore (1 mile south-west), Tipner (1 mile west), Portsmouth (1 mile south), Copnor (1 mile south-east) and Hilsea (1 mile north-east).
A little further out are Royal Portsmouth Hospital (1.2 miles south) and Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum (0.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near North End include Portsdown Hill and Milton Locks.
- Schools near North End include Mayfield School (0.5 miles north-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1.3 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Clarence pub (under half a mile east)
- Local facilities include Southsea (2.4 miles south)
What BBQ catering costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Season and day of the week
- How many people are eating
- Travel to North End
- Access to the cooking area
What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Allergies we should know about
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
Why choose BBQ catering in North End?
Cooked properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in North End. Some of the most common are:
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Summer staff days
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
A green space like Alexandra Park is tempting, but a catered barbecue there needs the landowner’s say-so.
Comparing caterers
- What crockery is supplied
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Allergen information for every dish
- A clear list of what’s included
Planning the cooking spot
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- A clear way in from where we park
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Chicken skewers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef brisket
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away