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BBQ Catering for Swaythling
BBQ catering in Swaythling: our chef cooks on site, from burgers and sausages to ribs, pulled pork and brisket, served hot by our staff.
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
Planning an event in Swaythling?
How we price a catered barbecue
Your quote depends on:
- How many people are eating
- Season and day of the week
- Travel to Swaythling
- Site access
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Allergies we should know about
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
How our BBQ catering works in Swaythling
Barbecue food is at its best straight from the grill, so we cook and serve through the agreed service time. Tell us when you’d like to eat and we’ll work to it. Popular choices include coleslaw, pulled pork and BBQ ribs, and we are frequently booked for Fêtes, fairs and sports days and summer staff days.
For a barbecue in Swaythling, the garden is frequently the best venue. Let us know how we reach the garden, and we will do the rest. You get a barbecue without the work: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
- Area
- Swaythling (SO16, SO18, SO17)
- County
- Southampton
- Menu
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Alongside
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
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.
Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
We get there well before service, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
Nearby places to Swaythling
More for events in Swaythling
Perfect for your event in Swaythling
Hot food straight off the grill
In Swaythling and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Evening wedding food
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Club open days
For guests coming by train, there is a station right in Swaythling: Swaythling station.
Comparing caterers
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether travel is included
- How dietary needs are handled
- Plates, china and cutlery
A catered BBQ in Swaythling: what to know
Swaythling is about 2 miles north of Southampton, in Southampton. We cater events of every size in Swaythling. Swaythling is one of 40 places in Southampton where we cater.
If you had Riverside Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: barbecues are frequently restricted in parks. After a christening at a church such as St. Mary's Church, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. The sea is within about 3 miles of Swaythling, so breezy days are common: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
Events anywhere in SO16, SO18 and SO17 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and a serving time. That could mean an event in a garden on High Road, Wide Lane and Lilac Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Nearby, we also cater events in Bassett Green (1 mile west), Mansbridge (1 mile east), North Stoneham (1 mile north), Portswood (1 mile south-west) and St Denys (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Shirley (3 miles south-west), Regents Park (3 miles south-west), Thornhill (3 miles south-east), Itchen (3 miles south), Sholing (3 miles south) and Maybush (3 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Marlands Shopping Centre (2.6 miles south-west) and Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (1.9 miles south). Within reach you will find Netley Common.
- Nearby schools include Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (0.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Fleming Arms Public House (under half a mile north-east)
A closer look at the menu
Chicken skewers
Our chef grills chicken on skewers, a lighter choice than burgers.
Beef brisket
Beef brisket is slow-cooked and sliced, rich and tender.
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with a hog roast, a barbecue offers more variety, which helps when some guests do not eat pork. A hog roast feeds everyone at once and makes a centrepiece, so some events have both. 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. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why Swaythling hosts choose us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Six meats to choose from
Take a look at our prices page or our barbecue menu ideas.
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- A spot where smoke will not blow into the house or marquee
- A green light from whoever owns the site
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the grill
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Common questions in Swaythling
Could you cook in Riverside Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
How far is Swaythling from London?
About 68 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Let us know about allergies before the day.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
We do. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage.
Can you cater in Swaythling?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Swaythling and Southampton. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
Summer is the busiest time, but we cook all year. Plan shelter for your guests.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
What do you need from the venue?
Space and a way in, mainly: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We’ll confirm details when we quote.
The process
Before service, we set up the grill and the serving table on the agreed spot. Then our chef cooks and the team serves for as long as we’ve agreed. For an evening barbecue in Swaythling, think about light: it is light until about 9:25pm in June but only about 7:10pm in late September. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Let us know about children’s numbers
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away