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BBQ Catering for Portswood
Planning a catered barbecue in Portswood? We cook outdoors under cover, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
- Neighbourhood parties
- Big birthday parties
- Club open days
BBQ catering in Portswood
BBQ catering for your event in Portswood
Barbecue food is sociable food: the smell, the queue and the plates piled high. In Portswood, we’ll set up where it suits your event. We serve halloumi skewers, beef burgers and coleslaw, and we’re regularly asked to cater fundraising barbecues and relaxed weddings and evening receptions.
In a place like Portswood, a barbecue at home is normally the easiest option. Let us know how we reach the garden, and we’ll bring everything else. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
- Area
- Portswood (SO17, SO14, SO18)
- County
- Southampton
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Also available
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Planning a barbecue in Portswood
Portswood is about 1 mile north of Southampton, in Southampton. Planning a catered barbecue in Portswood? We can help. We cover all 40 towns and villages across Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
For anyone arriving by rail, St Denys station is in Portswood itself. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like St Denys Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of Portswood. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. With the coast within about 2 miles of Portswood, wind is the thing to plan for: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
Events anywhere in SO17, SO14 and SO18 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue. From Ivy Road, Alma Road and Lawn Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and cook there. You will find Portswood on the A335 and A3035, which makes the journey straightforward. For events just outside Portswood, we cover St Denys (1 mile south-east), Southampton (1 mile south), Inner Avenue (1 mile south-west), Bitterne Manor (1 mile south-east) and Bitterne Park (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Thornhill (3 miles south-east), Maybush (3 miles west), Eling (4 miles west), Rownhams (3 miles north-west), Millbrook (3 miles west) and Weston (3 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Marlands Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south) and Royal South Hants Hospital (0.9 miles south). Within reach you will find Netley Common.
- Nearby schools include St Anne's Catholic School (1 mile south-west) and St Mary's Independent School (1.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include South Western Arms (under half a mile south-east)
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
We bring everything we need to cook and serve, so you don’t need to find grills or tongs.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
What affects the price in Portswood
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- Travel to Portswood
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The number of people
- Whether you want china
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
- The venue or postcode
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Also near Portswood
Also in Portswood
Why choose BBQ catering in Portswood?
Compared with a barbecue cooked by friends, a catered barbecue means everyone gets to be a guest, and the food is cooked by people who do it every week. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why us?
- Our staff serve and clear
- An itemised quote
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Meat-free choices on every menu
Read our prices page or our barbecue menu ideas.
For event organisers in Portswood
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
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.
Events we cater in Portswood
Halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
Hosts in Portswood book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Summer staff days
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Retirement do’s
Within reach of Portswood are historic houses such as South Stoneham House (1 mile north-east) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (1.9 miles south). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for every dish
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and any London charges
- Plates, china and cutlery
Common questions in Portswood
Do you cater at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Portswood close to London?
About 69 miles from central London.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
Is clearing up included?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
Is there anything for vegans?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Tell us numbers so there is enough.
What if it rains?
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower does not stop it. Plan somewhere dry for your guests to eat.
How much choice do we need?
Not usually. Mix quick-grilled items with pulled pork or brisket.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Let us know about allergies before the day.
The process
Our chef runs the grill while our staff serve, so service stays steady. After service, we clear up and pack away. Evening barbecues in Portswood need a little planning: it’s light until about 9:25pm 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.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- At serving time, the chef grills and the team serves.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Think about shelter for your guests
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue if a few things are right. A quick checklist:
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the grill
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away