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Barbecue Catering in Northwood, Isle of Wight
BBQ catering for events in Northwood: grilled on site with staff to serve and clear, so you can relax with your guests.
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Fundraising days
- Team days and staff summer parties
BBQ catering in Northwood
BBQ catering in Northwood, cooked on site
BBQ catering means we bring the barbecue and do the cooking. We cook on site at your event in Northwood, outdoors under cover, and our staff serve and clear. Typical bookings include retirement do’s and informal weddings, serving halloumi skewers, beef burgers and pulled pork.
In a small place like Northwood, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll plan the route. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Northwood (PO31)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Extras
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Request gluten-free rolls
Running late? Let us know, and we will work around it where possible.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with a cold buffet, everything is hot and freshly cooked, and nothing sits out all afternoon. The menu makes a big difference to the price: 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 us?
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Hot food straight off the grill
- A full barbecue menu
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
Read our pricing and menu ideas for your barbecue.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Occasions we serve in Northwood
Add a hog roast for bigger events
In Northwood and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Sports clubs and team events
- Informal weddings
- Neighbourhood parties
- Leaving parties
Historic houses near Northwood include Osborne House (2 miles east) and Carisbrooke Castle (3.9 miles south). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What crockery is supplied
- Travel and any London charges
Barbecues in Northwood: gardens, clubs and local tips
Northwood is about 1 mile south of Cowes, in the Isle of Wight. Hosts in Northwood book us for events of all sizes. Northwood is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Northwood to Southampton (about 13 miles away).
If the day starts at a church like All Saints' Church, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Northwood Primary School, often want a barbecue. The sea is within about 2 miles of Northwood, 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 the PO31 postcode area. Whether your event is on Nodes Road, Wyatts Lane and Uplands Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and cook there. Other places close to Northwood we cover include Rew Street (1 mile west), Gurnard (1 mile north), Cowes (1 mile north), Noke Common (2 miles south) and Parkhurst (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Newport (3 miles south), Ryde (7 miles east), Sandown (9 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east), Ventnor (11 miles south-east) and Oakfield (7 miles east). Some remote sites need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
Nearby you will also find Isle of Wight Natural History Centre (0.5 miles north) and West Cowes Castle (1.7 miles north). The countryside around Northwood includes Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Northwood include Cowes Enterprise College (1.4 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Travellers Joy pub (under half a mile south-west)
Common questions in Northwood
Can you barbecue near the sea around Northwood?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Is Northwood too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Will children like the BBQ?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who doesn’t eat meat. Let us know numbers for children.
Do you offer halal meat?
We do not. If guests need halal, arrange that separately.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
We give you allergen information for every dish, and we can label the vegetarian and vegan options.
How many meats should we choose?
Not generally. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats and we’ll advise on the rest.
Is there anything for vegans?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Let us know how many to expect.
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.
Places near Northwood
Other occasions in Northwood
How the day works
We get there well ahead of food time, so the grill is hot by the time you want to eat. Your guests will smell it before they see it. For an evening barbecue in Northwood, 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.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and get the grill hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What comes off the grill
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Chicken skewers
For anyone avoiding pork or beef, chicken skewers are the answer, cooked until it’s hot all the way through.
Planning the cooking spot
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
Northwood is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Salads
- Sausages
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- Chicken skewers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
How we price a catered barbecue
There’s no fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- Crockery choices
- How many people are eating
- Season and day of the week
- The journey to the venue
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Where the event is
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
- The date and time of the event
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away