Portsmouth · England
Barbecue Catering in Southsea, Portsmouth
Give your guests a proper barbecue at your event in Southsea. Our chef grills on site, so nobody you know is stuck at the barbecue.
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Community fun days
BBQ catering for Southsea
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Beef brisket
For beef lovers, brisket is the one to choose, served on a plate or in a roll.
BBQ catering in Southsea, cooked on site
Some hosts in Southsea pair a barbecue with a hog roast, so there is a centrepiece and plenty of choice. We can quote for either or both. We are frequently asked to cater leaving and retirement parties and back-garden get-togethers, with beef burgers, coleslaw and sausages.
In Southsea, barbecues are booked for parties, work days and club events. Wherever it is, there needs to be an outdoor spot to cook, with cover overhead. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
- Area
- Southsea (PO5, PO4, PO1)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price a catered barbecue
Your quote depends on:
- The number of people
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access to the cooking area
- Travel to Southsea
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, please mention:
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
- The venue or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Tell us about children’s numbers
We set up on the spot we agreed and stay out of the way, so the event carries on around us.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to doing the barbecue yourself, nobody you know spends the event at the grill, and the cooking is in experienced hands. The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Six meats to choose from
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at our pricing and BBQ menu ideas.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue with a little planning. Check these:
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
- A green light from whoever owns the site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Beef brisket
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
Towns and villages near Southsea
More for events in Southsea
Why choose BBQ catering in Southsea?
Cooked properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart
People around Southsea book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Retirement do’s
- Team days and staff summer parties
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Fundraising days
If guests are travelling by rail, Fratton station is about 0.8 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for every dish
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
The process
Our chef runs the grill while our staff serve, so the queue keeps moving. When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area. A summer barbecue in Southsea stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. In late September, it’s dark by about 7:10pm.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Choose your meats and sides.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Let us know about children’s numbers
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Barbecues in Southsea: gardens, clubs and local tips
Southsea is about 2 miles south of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. We cater events of every size in Southsea. We cater all 19 towns and villages across Portsmouth. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 17 miles away.
After a christening at a church such as St Margaret of Scotland, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Craneswater Junior School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. The sea is within about a mile of Southsea, so breezy days are common: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
For events in PO5, PO4 and PO1, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook. Local streets include Bath Road, Liss Road and Beach Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For events just outside Southsea, we cover Milton (1 mile north-east), Fratton (1 mile north), Kingston (1 mile north), Landport (1 mile north-west) and Baffins (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Hilsea (3 miles north), Wymering (4 miles north), Paulsgrove (5 miles north), Cosham (4 miles north), Drayton (4 miles north) and Farlington (5 miles north).
A little further out are St. Mary's Hospital (1 mile north) and Southsea Castle (1 mile south-west). Within reach you will find Milton Locks.
- Nearby schools include Mayville High School (0.5 miles west) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Festing pub (under half a mile north)
FAQs for Southsea
What’s the nearest station to Southsea?
Fratton station, about 0.8 miles north of the centre.
Can you barbecue near the sea around Southsea?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
Yes. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
What if it rains?
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower does not stop it. Have a gazebo, marquee or room indoors for eating.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
How much choice do we need?
You don’t need everything. Mix quick-grilled items with pulled pork or brisket.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards