Isle of Wight · England
Barbecue Catering in Queen's Bower, Isle of Wight
Six barbecue meats and proper vegetarian and vegan options, grilled at your venue in Queen's Bower by our chef. Our staff serve and clear.
- Club open days
- Summer staff days
- Big birthday parties
A barbecue near Queen's Bower
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue with a little planning. A quick checklist:
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- A clear way in from where we park
- Parking near the grill
For somewhere as remote as Queen's Bower, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the grill
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
BBQ catering for your event in Queen's Bower
A barbecue suits mixed groups well, because there’s beef, chicken and pork to choose from, and proper vegetarian and vegan options too. For evening wedding food and street parties, we’ll put together a menu of chicken skewers, BBQ ribs and coleslaw.
In a small place like Queen's Bower, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Queen's Bower (PO36)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- From the grill
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Also available
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
The serving table is kept tidy and stocked, so the barbecue looks as good at the end as at the start.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with a hog roast, a barbecue gives more choice, with beef, chicken and pork rather than one main meat. A hog roast feeds everyone at once and makes a centrepiece, so for bigger events, why not both?. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Cooked on site by our chef
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Our staff serve and clear
See our pricing and our barbecue menu ideas.
Perfect for your event in Queen's Bower
Hot food straight off the grill
In Queen's Bower, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Street parties
If guests are travelling by rail, Sandown station, about 1.4 miles east, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- Whether plates or china are included
- Whether travel is included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- What the price includes, item by item
What comes off the grill
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
FAQs for Queen's Bower
What’s the nearest station to Queen's Bower?
Sandown station, about 1.4 miles east of the centre.
Can you barbecue near the sea around Queen's Bower?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
When should we book BBQ catering?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Weekday and off-season dates are frequently easier. Send us your details through our quote form.
What do you need from the venue?
Space and a way in, mainly: somewhere level outside for the barbecue and the serving table. We will confirm details when we quote.
What if it rains?
We bring cover for the grill, so it is guests who need a wet-weather plan.
What do children typically eat?
Burgers and sausages are normally the children’s favourites, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
What meats do you barbecue?
Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Sides include salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Plates or china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Season and day of the week
- Distance from us
The menu makes a big difference to the price: 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 will suggest a menu.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies we should know about
Send us the date, the address or PO36 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Barbecues in Queen's Bower: gardens, clubs and local tips
Queen's Bower is about 5 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Hosts in Queen's Bower book us for events of all sizes. Queen's Bower is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Queen's Bower to Southampton (20 miles away).
For a fundraiser at a school like Newchurch Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. If the day starts at a church like All Saints' Church, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. The sea is within about 2 miles of Queen's Bower, so breezy days are common: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
For events in PO36, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and roughly how many guests. For events just outside Queen's Bower, we cover Skinner's Hill (1 mile north-west), Alverstone Garden Village (1 mile north-east), Alverstone (1 mile north-east), Lake (1 mile south-east) and Sandown (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Newport (5 miles north-west), Ryde (5 miles north), Cowes (8 miles north-west), Ventnor (4 miles south), East Cowes (8 miles north-west) and Oakfield (5 miles north). For an event at a remote spot, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
Other landmarks nearby include Sandown Castle (2 miles east) and Wight Aviation Museum (0.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Queen's Bower include Brading Down and Alverstone Mead.
- Nearby schools include Sandown Bay Academy (1.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Pointer Inn (0.8 miles north-west)
Nearby places to Queen's Bower
Other occasions in Queen's Bower
What happens on the day
On the day, we position the grill under cover and get it up to heat. Then our chef cooks through the service time, timed to when you want to eat. By late September, sunset in Queen's Bower is about 7:10pm; in December it’s about 4:00pm. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Name a contact for the day
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
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.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- 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