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BBQ Catering in Woolston
Give your guests a proper barbecue at your event in Woolston. We cook on site and serve it hot.
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Work barbecues
- Family celebrations
Planning an event in Woolston?
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
About our BBQ catering in Woolston
The barbecue goes on a level, open spot outdoors with cover over it, well clear of walls, marquee sides and trees. Send us a photo of the space and we’ll confirm it. We’re frequently asked to cater retirement do’s and relaxed weddings and evening receptions, serving coleslaw, chicken skewers and halloumi skewers.
Barbecues around Woolston are often relaxed garden affairs. A catered barbecue fits right in, and you will not spend it cooking. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
- Area
- Woolston (SO19, SO14)
- Region
- Southampton
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Barbecues in Woolston: gardens, clubs and local tips
Woolston is about 2 miles south-east of Southampton, in Southampton. Hosts in Woolston book us for events of all sizes. Woolston is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton where we cater.
Nearby historic houses include Medieval Merchant's House (1.3 miles west) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (1.4 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. PTAs at schools such as Woolston Infant School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. The New Forest National Park is within about 7 miles of Woolston, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. With the coast within about 2 miles of Woolston, wind is the thing to plan for: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
Anywhere in SO19 and SO14, we can bring the barbecue to you. Your event could be at a house on Oak Road, Lake Road and Glen Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Being close to the A3025, Woolston is easy for us to reach with the barbecue. Nearby, we also cater events in Weston (1 mile south-east), Netley (2 miles south-east), Butlocks Heath (2 miles south-east), Hound (2 miles south-east) and Old Netley (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Shirley (3 miles north-west), Regents Park (3 miles north-west), Townhill Park (3 miles north), Chartwell Green (3 miles north-east), Maybush (4 miles north-west) and Coxford (4 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Gods House Tower - Museum of Archaeology (1.2 miles west) and Netley Castle (1.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Woolston include Netley Common.
- Local schools include Woolston School (0.5 miles north-east) and Chamberlayne College for the Arts (0.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Admiral Sir Lucius Curtis pub (0.8 miles west)
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
- Access to the cooking area
- How many people are eating
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The address or postcode
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Chicken skewers
Chicken on skewers suits mingling guests, with salad or in a roll.
Questions from Woolston
Can you barbecue near the sea around Woolston?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Is Woolston close to London?
Roughly 70 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is there anything for vegans?
We do. There’s a halloumi option and a vegan option, cooked separately from the meat.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What if it rains?
We bring cover for the grill, so it is guests who need a wet-weather plan.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
We can. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Weekday and off-season dates are often easier. Send us your details through our quote form.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
We cook under cover, so the season doesn’t stop us. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
Who books BBQ catering in Woolston?
No host spending the day cooking
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. For example:
- Street parties
- Sports clubs and team events
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Fundraising barbecues
Coming by train? There’s a station right in Woolston: Woolston station.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How dietary needs are handled
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
How it works
If timings shift on the day, let your contact know, and we’ll adjust where we can. A barbecue is easy to time, as most of it is cooked as people eat. Sunset in Woolston is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so an early-evening barbecue is typically in daylight.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Ask which items contain gluten
When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area and pack away, so there is very little left for you to do.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Towns and villages near Woolston
What else we do in Woolston
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with a DIY barbecue, no host is stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the cooking is in experienced hands. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- A full barbecue menu
See our prices page and our barbecue menu ideas.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards