Isle of Wight · England
BBQ Catering for Ventnor
A catered barbecue for your event in Ventnor: cooked outdoors under cover with staff to serve and clear, so you can enjoy the day.
- Club open days
- Community fun days
- Family celebrations
Book a BBQ in Ventnor
BBQ catering in Ventnor, cooked on site
Barbecue food is at its best straight from the grill, so we cook and serve through the agreed service time. Give us your serving time and we will plan around it. We serve pulled pork, halloumi skewers and sausages, and typical bookings are for leaving and retirement parties and relaxed weddings and evening receptions.
Around Ventnor, a garden with room to spare is all you need. It suits that kind of day, and you will not spend it cooking. Our staff serve and clear, so you are not left handing out rolls.
- Where
- Ventnor (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Extras
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How many people are eating
- The journey to the venue
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Anything the venue has asked for
- An estimate of numbers
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we will adjust where we can.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Barbecues in Ventnor: gardens, clubs and local tips
Ventnor is about 8 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Thinking about a catered barbecue in Ventnor? We can help. Ventnor is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our bookings stretch from Ventnor to Southampton (about 24 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Rylstone Manor (2.6 miles north-east) and Haseley Manor (5 miles north). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Shanklin station, roughly 3 miles north-east of the centre. The sea is within about a mile of Ventnor, so breezy days are common: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
We cater events across PO38 and the streets around it. Local streets include Old Station Road, Market Street and High Street; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Main roads around Ventnor include the A3055 and B3327, which makes travel to your event easy. If your venue is just outside Ventnor, we also cover Steephill (1 mile south-west), Bonchurch (1 mile east), St Lawrence (1 mile west), Wroxall (2 miles north) and Luccombe Village (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (8 miles north-west), Ryde (9 miles north), Cowes (12 miles north), Sandown (5 miles north-east), Shanklin (3 miles north-east) and East Cowes (11 miles north). Ventnor is one of the larger places we cover in the Isle of Wight, with plenty of venues for events. If your event is somewhere remote, let us know early and we will plan the trip.
Other landmarks nearby include Longshoremans Museum (under half a mile south) and South Wight (0.5 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.
- Local schools include St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy (0.5 miles north-west) and The Island Free School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Blenheim pub (under half a mile east)
What comes off the grill
BBQ ribs
Glazed ribs turn a barbecue into a proper spread, alongside the other meats.
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are grilled on site and served in a bun, straight from the grill to the bun.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before service, so the grill is hot by the time you want to eat. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Autumn and winter barbecues in Ventnor get dark early: about 7:10pm by late September and 4:00pm by December. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Choose your meats and sides.
- We check the space and quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We pack away and leave the area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Choose the menu a week or so before
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue if a few things are right. Check these:
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Space for our vehicle nearby
For somewhere as remote as Ventnor, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the grill
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
FAQs for Ventnor
What’s the nearest station to Ventnor?
The closest is Shanklin station, roughly 3 miles away.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We cook under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage, cooked separately from the meat.
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.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. In winter, plan lighting and somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Let us know about allergies before the day.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Is the food cooked safely?
Meat is cooked until it is steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
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Other occasions in Ventnor
Why choose BBQ catering in Ventnor?
Compared with hiring a venue’s in-house menu, you pick the meats, the sides and the meat-free options yourself, and eat outdoors. The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Why us?
- Timed around your day
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
See our prices page or BBQ menu ideas.
For event organisers in Ventnor
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Who books BBQ catering in Ventnor?
Cooked properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Ventnor. Popular bookings include:
- Sports clubs and team events
- Summer staff days
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Charity fundraisers
Churches such as St Catherine's Church rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby normally does.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether plates or china are included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away