Southampton · England
BBQ Catering in Rownhams
Six barbecue meats and proper vegetarian and vegan options, cooked on site in Rownhams by our team. Our staff serve and clear.
- Charity fundraisers
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Neighbourhood parties
Planning an event in Rownhams?
BBQ catering for your event in Rownhams
Barbecue food is sociable food: the smell, the queue and the plates piled high. We’ll find the right spot at your venue in Rownhams. We are frequently asked to cater summer staff days and summer parties in the garden, with beef brisket, beef burgers and sausages.
Around Rownhams, a garden with room to spare is all you need. It suits that kind of day, and you won’t spend it cooking. Everything is cooked through properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
- Area
- Rownhams (SO16)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Also available
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Rownhams
What’s the nearest station to Rownhams?
Redbridge station, about 2.1 miles south of the centre.
Can you do a barbecue in St James' Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Yes. With salads and potatoes, it’s a proper meal on a plate.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Is the meat halal?
No. If guests need halal, arrange that separately; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
We cook under cover, so the season does not stop us. In winter, plan lighting and somewhere warm for guests to eat.
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 do you need from the venue?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Let us know about the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
What we serve, dish by dish
Chicken skewers
Our chef grills chicken on skewers, for guests who prefer chicken.
Beef brisket
Beef brisket is slow-cooked and sliced, rich and tender.
Also in Rownhams
How the day works
With cover over the grill, the weather rarely holds us up, though your guests will want shelter if it rains. Evening barbecues in Rownhams need a little planning: daylight lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:10pm. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Rownhams
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket
In Rownhams, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Summer parties in the garden
- Work barbecues
- Big birthday parties
Nearby historic houses include South Stoneham House (3.5 miles east) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (4 miles south-east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How dietary needs are handled
- Plates, china and cutlery
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Distance from us
- Season and day of the week
- Numbers
- Site access
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Barbecues in Rownhams: gardens, clubs and local tips
Rownhams is about 3 miles north-east of Totton, in Southampton. We cater events of every size in Rownhams. We cover 40 places across Southampton.
If the day starts at a church like Church of St John, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. Thinking of a barbecue in St James' Park? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, usually the council’s. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of Rownhams, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first. The sea is within about 5 miles of Rownhams, so breezy days are common: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
This part of Southampton takes in SO16. Local streets include Rownhams Way, Horns Drove and Rownhams Close; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Rownhams, we also cover Upton (1 mile west), Nursling (1 mile south-west), Hillyfields (1 mile south-west), Lordswood (1 mile south-east) and Toothill (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Southampton (3 miles south-east), Townhill Park (4 miles east), Midanbury (4 miles east), Thornhill (6 miles south-east), Chartwell Green (5 miles east) and Harefield (5 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Marlands Shopping Centre (3.7 miles south-east) and Princess Anne Hospital (1.3 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Testwood Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Oasis Academy Lord's Hill (0.6 miles south) and Oaklands Community School (0.6 miles south)
- Other local spots include Romsey Extra (2.8 miles north-west)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
All the cooking and serving equipment comes with us, so you do not need to find grills or tongs.
China crockery is available on request, at extra cost.
For event organisers in Rownhams
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with a cold buffet, everything is hot and freshly cooked, and nothing sits out all afternoon. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why book our barbecue in Rownhams
- An itemised quote
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Six meats to choose from
See how we price and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Before you choose a spot
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- A spot where smoke will not blow into the house or marquee
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Rownhams
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards