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Barbecue Catering in Shirley, Southampton
A barbecue in Shirley, without you at the grill: the food, the grill and the team are all on us.
- Street parties
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
Book a BBQ in Shirley
Shirley questions
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We cook under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Can you do a barbecue in St James' Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you do halal?
We do not. If guests need halal, arrange that separately.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
Yes. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
Is clearing up included?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
Do you need anything from us?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Tell us what’s available on site and we will confirm the rest when we quote.
About our BBQ catering in Shirley
Hosting a barbecue generally means shopping, prepping, cooking and clearing. With BBQ catering, all of that is done for you, so you can enjoy your own event. For summer staff days and Fêtes, fairs and sports days, we will put together a menu of BBQ ribs, pulled pork and sausages.
In a place like Shirley, a barbecue at home is usually the easiest option. Tell us about the drive and the garden, and we will bring everything else. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Shirley (SO15, SO16, SO17)
- County
- Southampton
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Also available
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
A barbecue is cooked as people eat, so we time our arrival around your serving time. It means food comes off the grill hot. In Shirley, late May sunsets come at about 8:55pm and midsummer ones at about 9:25pm, so an early-evening barbecue is normally in daylight.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- 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 pack away and leave the area tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Think about where the smoke will drift
- Let us know about children’s numbers
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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What BBQ catering costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
- Site access
- Season and day of the week
What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Details that help
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Rough numbers
- The address or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything the venue has asked for
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue with a little planning. A quick checklist:
- A clear way in from where we park
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- Permission from the venue or landowner
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with ordering takeaway, the cooking is part of the atmosphere, with the smell drawing people over. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Add a hog roast alongside
- An itemised quote
Read our prices page and menu ideas for your barbecue.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are grilled on site and served in a bun, straight from the grill to the bun.
Who books BBQ catering in Shirley?
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket
Hosts in Shirley book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Family celebrations
- Summer parties in the garden
- Neighbourhood parties
- Team days and staff summer parties
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Wordsworth Primary School, often want a barbecue.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
Barbecue venues around Shirley
Shirley is about 2 miles west of Southampton, in Southampton. Events in Shirley are part of our patch. Shirley is one of 40 places in Southampton where we cater.
For guests coming by train, Millbrook (Hants) station, about 0.7 miles south, is the nearest station. If you had St James' Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: barbecues are often restricted in parks. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of Shirley, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first. With the coast within about 3 miles of Shirley, wind is the thing to plan for: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
Wherever your event is in SO15, SO16 and SO17, we can bring the barbecue to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on May Road, Dyer Road and York Road or a nearby road, we can set up and cook there. With the A3057 close by, Shirley is simple for us to get to with the barbecue. We also bring barbecues to events in Regents Park (1 mile west), Freemantle (1 mile south), Millbrook (1 mile south-west), Coxford (1 mile north-west) and Maybush (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Townhill Park (3 miles east), Midanbury (3 miles east), Thornhill (4 miles east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east), Harefield (4 miles east) and Itchen (3 miles south-east). Being one of Southampton’s larger places, Shirley has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Other landmarks nearby include Netley Castle (4.4 miles south-east) and Foresters Museum & Archive (1 mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include Testwood Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Regents Park Community College (less than half a mile west) and Millbrook Community School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Crown Public House (under half a mile north-west)
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Ask which items contain gluten
The serving table is kept tidy and stocked, right through the service.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
Places near Shirley
What else we do in Shirley
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards