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BBQ Catering for Sandown
Thinking about a catered barbecue in Sandown? We cook outdoors under cover, with halloumi skewers and a vegan option for non-meat eaters.
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Garden parties
BBQ catering for Sandown
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to a hog roast, a barbecue gives more choice, which helps when some guests do not eat pork. A hog roast is the bigger spectacle, so some events have both. What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
What you get with us
- Six meats to choose from
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read our prices page and BBQ menu ideas.
About our BBQ catering in Sandown
BBQ catering means we bring the barbecue and do the cooking. Our chef grills on site in Sandown, under cover, and our staff serve and clear. Popular choices include pulled pork, BBQ ribs and sausages, and we are regularly asked to cater leaving and retirement parties and fundraising barbecues.
In a place like Sandown, a barbecue at home is typically the easiest option. Let us know how we reach the garden, and we will do the rest. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
- Where
- Sandown (PO36, PO37)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Also available
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price a catered barbecue
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- Crockery choices
- The date and time of year
- Distance from us
- Numbers
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Allergies we should know about
- Roughly how many people
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Barbecue venues around Sandown
Sandown is about 10 miles south of Gosport, in the Isle of Wight. Sandown and the surrounding area are covered for events. Sandown is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 21 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Sandown station serves Sandown directly. Nearby historic houses include Morton Manor (1.5 miles north-east) and Yaverland Manor (1.7 miles north-east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. The sea is within about a mile of Sandown, so breezy days are common: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
Wherever your event is in PO36 and PO37, we can cook on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include High Street, Nunwell Street and Park Rise; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. With the A3055 and A3056 close by, Sandown is simple for us to get to with the barbecue. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Lake (1 mile south-west), Yaverland (1 mile north-east), Adgestone (1 mile north), Alverstone (1 mile north-west) and Morton (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Newport (7 miles north-west), Ryde (5 miles north), Cowes (10 miles north-west), Ventnor (5 miles south-west), East Cowes (9 miles north-west) and Oakfield (5 miles north). Sandown is among the bigger towns we cover in the Isle of Wight, with plenty of venues for events. Some remote sites need extra planning, so ask early about your event.
A little further out are National Poo Museum (less than half a mile south) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (1.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Sandown includes Alverstone Mead and Brading Down.
- Local schools include Sandown Bay Academy (less than half a mile north-west) and Broadlea Primary School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Old Comical pub (less than half a mile east)
For event organisers in Sandown
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
FAQs for Sandown
Which station is closest to Sandown?
Sandown station, in Sandown itself.
Can you barbecue near the sea around Sandown?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
When should we book BBQ catering?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Weekday and off-season dates are frequently easier. Fill in our quote form.
Is the food cooked safely?
Meat is cooked until it is steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, following Food Standards Agency advice.
Can you cater in Sandown?
We do. Send us the address and we will check the date.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue if a few things are right. Check these:
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
Sandown is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the grill
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
Step by step
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower won’t stop it, but plan somewhere dry for people to eat. Autumn and winter barbecues in Sandown get dark early: about 7:10pm by late September and 4:00pm by December. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Send a picture of where the barbecue could go.
- We check it and send a price.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We clear up so you do not have to.
How to prepare
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
- Include children in your numbers
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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More for events in Sandown
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
The serving table is kept tidy and stocked, so the barbecue looks as good at the end as at the start.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
The menu, dish by dish
Pulled pork
Because it’s slow-cooked, pulled pork is ready as soon as we start serving, so nobody waits for the grill.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Occasions we serve in Sandown
Nobody in your party stuck at the grill
People around Sandown book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Evening wedding food
- Summer parties in the garden
- Charity fundraisers
- Sports clubs and team events
After a christening at a church such as Christ Church, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What crockery is supplied
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards