Isle of Wight · England
BBQ Catering for Skinner's Hill
BBQ catering in Skinner's Hill: our chef cooks on site, from burgers and sausages to ribs, pulled pork and brisket, served hot by our staff.
- Summer parties in the garden
- Fundraising days
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
BBQ catering in Skinner's Hill
How our BBQ catering works in Skinner's Hill
Some of the best barbecues are the ones where the host gets to sit down. Our chef cooks, our staff serve and we tidy up afterwards, so your time goes on your guests, not the food. Whether it’s school fairs and summer fêtes and team days and staff summer parties, we’ll put together a menu of beef brisket, BBQ ribs and sausages and more.
In a small place like Skinner's Hill, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll handle the rest. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
- Location
- Skinner's Hill (PO36)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- From the grill
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re 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.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Where the barbecue can go in Skinner's Hill
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue if a few things are right. Check these:
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- Permission from the venue or landowner
For somewhere as remote as Skinner's Hill, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
Skinner's Hill: your questions answered
Is Skinner's Hill too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Skinner's Hill?
The closest is Sandown station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What meats do you barbecue?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Most events pick three or four.
Can you do halal?
We do not offer halal. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
How much choice do we need?
Three or four meats plus the vegetarian and vegan options suits most groups. Fewer items keeps service quick.
Do you come to Skinner's Hill?
Yes, Skinner's Hill is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
How do you handle food safety?
Meat is cooked until it’s steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, following Food Standards Agency advice.
Planning a barbecue in Skinner's Hill
Skinner's Hill is about 5 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Skinner's Hill is well within our area for events. Skinner's Hill is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Skinner's Hill to Southampton (about 20 miles away).
Churches such as All Saints' Church rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby typically does. If guests are travelling by rail, Sandown station, about 1.7 miles east, is the nearest station. With the coast within about 3 miles of Skinner's Hill, wind is the thing to plan for: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO36. From Skinner's Hill and Hill Top or anywhere nearby, we can set up and cook there. For events just outside Skinner's Hill, we cover Queen's Bower (1 mile south-east), Alverstone Garden Village (1 mile north-east), Alverstone (1 mile east), Lake (2 miles south-east) and Sandown (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Newport (5 miles north-west), Ryde (5 miles north), Cowes (8 miles north-west), Ventnor (5 miles south), East Cowes (7 miles north-west) and Oakfield (4 miles north-east). Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
Well-known places in the area include Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (2 miles south-east) and Sandown Castle (2.3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Alverstone Mead and Brading Down.
- Schools near Skinner's Hill include Sandown Bay Academy (1.5 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Pointer Inn (within half a mile north-west)
Perfect for your event in Skinner's Hill
Food safety taken care of
In Skinner's Hill and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Street parties
- Fundraising days
- Evening wedding food
- Club open days
Among the historic houses close to Skinner's Hill are Haseley Manor (1.2 miles west) and Arreton Manor (2.3 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
Questions to ask before you book
- How dietary needs are handled
- Travel and any London charges
- What crockery is supplied
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
A closer look at the menu
BBQ ribs
For guests who love barbecue, the ribs are often the highlight.
Beef burgers
Burgers cook quickly on the grill, which helps at busy times.
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
We set up on the spot we agreed and stay out of the way, leaving the rest of the space to you.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, quoted separately.
How it works
We get there well ahead of food time, so the grill is hot by the time you want to eat. The smell soon brings people over. Autumn and winter barbecues in Skinner's Hill get dark early: about 7:10pm by late September and 4:00pm by December. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Send a photo of where the barbecue could go.
- We check it and send a price.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Next to a row of street-food vans, a single barbecue feeds your group together, with a menu planned around your guests. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Cooked on site by our chef
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Served at the time you choose
- A full barbecue menu
Read our prices page or BBQ menu ideas.
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What affects the price in Skinner's Hill
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The date and time of year
- Travel to Skinner's Hill
The menu makes a big difference to the price: 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 to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The venue or postcode
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away