Southampton · England
BBQ Catering in St Denys
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, cooked on site in St Denys by our team. Our staff serve and clear.
- Community fun days
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Evening wedding food
BBQ catering for St Denys
About our BBQ catering in St Denys
Barbecue food is sociable food: the smell, the queue and the plates piled high. In St Denys, we will set up where it suits your event. Typical bookings include big birthday parties and team days and staff summer parties, serving sausages, beef burgers and halloumi skewers.
Barbecues around St Denys are often relaxed garden affairs. It suits that kind of day, and you will not spend it cooking. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Area
- St Denys (SO17, SO18, SO14)
- Region
- Southampton
- From the grill
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Extras
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Sausages
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
Barbecues in St Denys: gardens, clubs and local tips
St Denys is about 1 mile north-east of Southampton, in Southampton. St Denys is well within our area for events. St Denys is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton where we cater.
PTAs at schools such as St Denys Primary School frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. Among the historic houses close to St Denys are South Stoneham House (1 mile north-east) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (1.9 miles south-west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of St Denys, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first. The sea is within about 2 miles of St Denys, so breezy days are common: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
We cover events in every part of SO17, SO18 and SO14 and the streets around it. We can cater an event on streets such as Ivy Road, Lawn Road and Kent Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the barbecue. St Denys is on the A335 and A3035, which makes the journey straightforward. For events just outside St Denys, we cover Portswood (1 mile north-west), Bitterne Manor (1 mile south-east), Southampton (1 mile south-west), Bitterne Park (1 mile east) and Inner Avenue (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maybush (3 miles west), Coxford (3 miles west), Eling (4 miles west), Rownhams (3 miles north-west), Millbrook (3 miles west) and Weston (3 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Royal South Hants Hospital (0.9 miles south-west) and Marlands Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south-west). The countryside around St Denys includes Netley Common.
- Schools near St Denys include Bitterne Park School (0.8 miles north-east) and St Mary's Independent School (0.8 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find South Western Arms (less than half a mile south-west)
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with hiring a venue’s in-house menu, a catered barbecue lets you choose exactly what’s served, and eat outdoors. What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Our staff serve and clear
See our pricing and our barbecue menu ideas.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
About the food
Sausages
Sausages are a barbecue favourite, served in a roll or with sides.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
Our staff keep the serving table tidy and topped up, right through the service.
China crockery is available on request, at extra cost.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- The date and time of year
- The journey to the venue
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
- Dietary requirements
- The date and time of the event
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Places near St Denys
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Step by step
Running late? Tell us as early as you can, and we will adjust where we can. A barbecue is easy to time, as most of it is cooked as people eat. A summer barbecue in St Denys stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. In late September, it is dark by about 7:10pm.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and get the grill hot.
- We cook and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
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St Denys: your questions answered
Can you do a barbecue in Riverside Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Should we have every meat?
Not typically. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
Yes. Many bigger events have both. Tell us your numbers and we will suggest a split.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Let us know numbers for children.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Do you come to St Denys?
We do. Send us the address and we will check the date.
Why choose BBQ catering in St Denys?
Add a hog roast for bigger events
People around St Denys book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Fundraising barbecues
- Work barbecues
- Garden parties
- Retirement do’s
For guests coming by train, St Denys station is in St Denys itself.
What to look for in a quote
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for every dish
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards