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Barbecue Catering in Upton, Isle of Wight
BBQ catering in Upton for your event: hot food off the grill, salads and sides, served by our staff.
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Informal weddings
- Community fun days
BBQ catering for Upton
The process
A barbecue is cooked as people eat, so we arrive ahead of food time and cook to demand. That keeps everything hot and fresh. A summer barbecue in Upton stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:10pm.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Choose your meats and sides.
- We check the space and quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or PO33 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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BBQ catering for your event in Upton
With BBQ catering, the barbecue, the food and the cooking are all on us. Our chef grills on site in Upton, under cover, while our staff serve your guests and tidy up. Typical bookings include back-garden get-togethers and Fêtes, fairs and sports days, serving beef brisket, halloumi skewers and BBQ ribs.
In a small place like Upton, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
- Location
- Upton (PO33)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Also available
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Barbecues in Upton: gardens, clubs and local tips
Upton is about 1 mile south-west of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Planning a catered barbecue in Upton? We can help. Upton is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Smallbrook Junction station, about 1.1 miles east, is the nearest station. For a fundraiser at a school like Haylands Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. With the coast within about 2 miles of Upton, wind is the thing to plan for: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
Anywhere in PO33, we can bring the barbecue to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Stroud Wood Road, Upton Road and Carters Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the barbecue to you. If your venue is just outside Upton, we also cover Haylands (1 mile north-east), Binstead (1 mile north), Ryde (1 mile north-east), Oakfield (1 mile north-east) and Elmfield (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Newport (5 miles west), Cowes (6 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles south), Shanklin (6 miles south), Ventnor (8 miles south) and East Cowes (5 miles north-west). 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 (5.2 miles south) and Sandown Castle (4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Brading Down.
- Schools near Upton include Ryde Academy (0.8 miles north) and Ryde School with Upper Chine (1.3 miles north-east)
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Request gluten-free rolls
Running late? Let us know, and we will work around it where possible.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
How we price a catered barbecue
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Crockery choices
- Numbers
- Distance from us
What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Roughly how many people
- The address or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and time of the event
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Upton
Can be paired with a hog roast
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Upton. Popular bookings include:
- Informal weddings
- Leaving and retirement parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Club open days
If the day starts at a church like Church of St. Michael and All Angels, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- What crockery is supplied
- The full menu and the sides
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
FAQs for Upton
Which station is closest to Upton?
Smallbrook Junction station, about 1.1 miles east of the centre.
Can you barbecue near the sea around Upton?
Yes. We cook under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Is the food cooked at the event?
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.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
We can. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Yes. With salads and potatoes, it is a proper meal on a plate; ask about china if you’d like it.
Can you cater in Upton?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Tell us numbers so there’s enough.
Is clearing up included?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
What else we do in Upton
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Beef brisket
Beef brisket is slow-cooked and sliced, rich and tender.
Where the barbecue can go in Upton
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- A spot where smoke won’t blow into the house or marquee
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
For somewhere as remote as Upton, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
- New potatoes
A barbecue or other catering?
Next to a hog roast, a barbecue gives more choice, which helps when some guests do not eat pork. A hog roast feeds everyone at once and makes a centrepiece, so for bigger events, why not both?. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read our prices page and BBQ menu ideas.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away