Isle of Wight · England
BBQ Catering in Thorncross
BBQ catering in Thorncross: a barbecue cooked at your event, with burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, served hot by our staff.
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BBQ catering for Thorncross
BBQ catering in Thorncross, served hot
A home barbecue means hours at the grill and a pile of washing up. With BBQ catering, all of that is done for you, so you can spend the time with your guests. On the menu are beef burgers, BBQ ribs and sausages, and typical bookings are for fundraising barbecues and evening wedding food.
A barbecue in the countryside near Thorncross makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
- Area
- Thorncross (PO30)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Also available
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Beef burgers
Burgers cook quickly on the grill, which helps at busy times.
Planning a barbecue in Thorncross
Thorncross is about 6 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Thinking about a catered barbecue in Thorncross? We can help. We bring barbecues to all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 20 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Wolverton Manor (1 mile north-east) and Westcourt Manor (1 mile north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
Anywhere in PO30, we can bring the barbecue to you. For events just outside Thorncross, we cover Brighstone (1 mile north-west), Moortown (1 mile north-west), Shorwell (1 mile north-east), Little Atherfield (2 miles south-east) and Atherfield Green (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newport (6 miles north-east), Ryde (11 miles north-east), Cowes (9 miles north), Sandown (10 miles east), Shanklin (9 miles east) and Ventnor (8 miles east). Some remote sites need extra planning, so ask early about your event.
Well-known places in the area include Whitecroft Hospital (4.4 miles north-east) and The Dinosaur Farm Museum (0.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Thorncross includes Brighstone Down.
- Pubs nearby include The Countryman pub (0.7 miles north)
A barbecue or other catering?
Next to a row of street-food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, with a menu planned around your guests. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why us?
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Add a hog roast alongside
Take a look at our prices page or BBQ menu ideas.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Planning for dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
Our chef cooks through the agreed service time, while our staff serve and keep things flowing.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
Where the barbecue can go in Thorncross
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- A green light from whoever owns the site
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
Thorncross is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the grill
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
What affects the price in Thorncross
Each price is built from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How many people are eating
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
- Where the event is
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Nearby places to Thorncross
Other occasions in Thorncross
Events we cater in Thorncross
Can be paired with a hog roast
Hosts in Thorncross book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Summer parties in the garden
- Evening wedding food
- Community fun days
- Engagement and anniversary parties
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.
Comparing caterers
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether travel is included
How the day works
The barbecue goes on the agreed spot, and the rest of the space is yours. Smoke drifts, so we’ll think about the wind with you. Autumn and winter barbecues in Thorncross get dark early: about 7:10pm by late September and 4:05pm by December. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and the space for the barbecue and send a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
Planning help
Thorncross: your questions answered
Is Thorncross 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.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who doesn’t eat meat. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
Can you do halal?
We do not offer halal. Our meat-free options are there, or halal food would need to be arranged separately.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tell us your numbers and we will suggest a split.
Do you come to Thorncross?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Do you label the food for allergies?
You will get allergen information for everything we serve, and we will label the meat-free choices clearly.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, on site at your venue in Thorncross. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards