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Charcoal BBQ Catering
Cornwall & Devon

Real charcoal, Cornish oak, cooked at your venue. Not gas, not griddles. Our team handles the cooking — guests help themselves.

From £8.45pp · 20–500 guests · Cornwall & Devon · Min 50 on-site

From £8.45pp delivered10 menus + add-ons5-Star Hygiene
Get a Free BBQ Quoteor call 01209 2062555-Star Food Hygiene · NCASS Accredited
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BBQ Menus

£8.45

From per head

56+

Five-Star Reviews

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Hygiene Rating

How much does BBQ catering cost in Cornwall?

Salt Wind Catering’s charcoal barbecue catering starts at £8.45 per head delivered, or £9.95 per head cooked on-site across Cornwall and Devon. Menus cover marinated meats, vegetarian and vegan options, fresh salads and sides, cooked over real charcoal at your venue. We have catered 602+ events since 2024 and hold a 5.0★ rating from 56 reviews.

In event totals, a 50-guest barbecue is from £422.50 delivered. Whether you spell it BBQ, barbecue or barbeque, it is the same service — a cook team, real charcoal and a menu built for your guest count.

Three Ways to BBQ

Which BBQ package suits your day?

Eleven barbecue menus, from burgers and sausages to a wedding banquet. Delivered from 20 guests, cooked on-site from 50.

Essential

The Quick-Fire Grill

From £8.45 pp

Delivered · ready to grill

  • Burgers, sausages & bakery rolls
  • Two seasonal salads
  • Sauces, condiments & napkins
  • Disposable plates & cutlery
  • Delivered cold — you grill on site
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Most Popular

Signature

The Summer Garden Feast

From £20.45 pp

Cook team on-site · live charcoal

  • Three premium grilled mains (steak, marinated chicken, sausages)
  • Four seasonal salads & sides
  • Cook team, grills, gazebos & charcoal
  • Veggie and vegan options included
  • Setup, service & pack-down
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Premium

Land & Sea Feast

From £30.45 pp

Cook team on-site · surf & turf

  • Premium cuts, fresh Cornish seafood
  • Five sides plus artisan breads
  • Full live-fire cook show
  • Wedding & signature event ready
  • Up to £40.45pp for the Ultimate Feast
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Prices per head, delivered. On-site live cooking from £9.95pp. Full menu detail below.

What does a barbecue cost for 50 guests?

Food and cook team included. Delivered from 20 guests; cooked on-site from 50.

Total barbecue catering cost by guest count and menu, delivered and cooked on-site, VAT inclusive
Menu30 guests50 guests100 guests
Quick-Fire Burger & Sausage BBQ£8.45pp delivered · £9.95pp on-site£253.50delivered only£422.50£497.50 on-site£845£995 on-site
Classic Cornish Grill£11.75pp delivered · £13.25pp on-site£352.50delivered only£587.50£662.50 on-site£1,175£1,325 on-site
Summer Garden BBQ Feast£20.45pp delivered · £22.00pp on-site£613.50delivered only£1,022.50£1,100 on-site£2,045£2,200 on-site
Signature Wedding BBQ Banquet£36.75pp delivered · £38.25pp on-site£1,102.50delivered only£1,837.50£1,912.50 on-site£3,675£3,825 on-site

Totals are food and service at the stated per-head rate, VAT inclusive. On-site cooking needs a minimum of 50 guests, which is why 30-guest events are delivered only. A representative spread of the range — full menu list below. Add-ons and travel quoted separately.

Wedding Barbecue Catering

Barbecue wedding catering in Cornwall & Devon

A wedding barbecue is the one format that scales from a relaxed field reception to a full seated feast without changing kitchen. Two menus are built for it, both cooked on-site by our team, and there is no wedding surcharge — the price is the same as it would be for any other event on the same date.

The Signature Wedding BBQ Banquet

£38.25pp on-site

£36.75pp delivered · 50 guests from £1,912.50

The Ultimate Cornish Land & Sea Feast

£42.00pp on-site

£40.45pp delivered · 50 guests from £2,100

Evening add-on: The Late Night Smokehouse at £9.45pp, a favourite for wedding evening receptions.

Charcoal BBQ Catering

Lumpwood charcoal.
Cornish oak.
Cooked on-site.

The moment lumpwood catches and Cornish oak starts to smoke, something changes — guests drift towards the heat, the air fills with that unmistakable smell, and the whole event comes alive. That theatre is what sets a Salt Wind Catering BBQ apart from anything cooked on gas or a griddle.

Every cut of meat comes from RJ Trevarthen in Penryn — properly sourced, properly butchered. We cook over open flame because flavour demands it, and because your guests deserve the real thing.

Delivered parcels from £8.45pp, or our pitmaster team cooks live at your venue from £9.95pp. No venue kitchen or power needed — completely self-sufficient.

We have catered 602+ events across Cornwall & Devon since 2024, earning a 5.0★ rating from 56 reviews and 43+ repeat clients. We cater for 20 to 1,000 guests, carry a 5-star Food Hygiene Rating, £10m public liability cover, and NCASS + FSB accreditation.

What's included

Min 50 guests cooked on-site · Min 20 guests delivered · We bring everything — grills, gazebos, power & water · Disposable plates, cutlery & napkins included · Veggie options on every menu

Delivered vs on-site

Delivered — we cook and deliver ready to serve. On-site — our pitmaster team cooks live at your venue. On-site: 50-guest minimum. Delivered: from 20 guests.

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"Is BBQ expensive?"

From £8.45pp delivered. Less than a supermarket run for 50. Full cook team included in the on-site price.

"Will they travel to us?"

All of Cornwall as standard. Devon events welcome — travel is free over £500 to Plymouth and Tavistock and over £1,500 elsewhere, always confirmed in the quote.

"We need a venue kitchen."

Fully self-contained — we bring grills, gazebos, our own water and waste containment. Fields, beaches, marquees, clifftops; your venue supplies nothing.

"The food will be bland."

Lumpwood charcoal and Cornish oak every time. Meat from RJ Trevarthen in Penryn. 56 five-star reviews say otherwise.

At a Glance

How does BBQ catering compare to our other formats?

Starting prices per head, inclusive of VAT. On-site formats are cooked live by our team at your venue.

Comparison of Salt Wind Catering service formats by starting price per head, delivery method and minimum guests
FormatDelivered (from)On-site (from)On-site minimum
Charcoal BBQ£8.45pp£9.95pp50 guests
Hog roast£9.15pp£11.00pp50 guests
Cold finger buffet£7.95pp
Fork buffet£13.25pp
Hot buffet£16.95pp

No travel charge anywhere in Cornwall, and no minimum spend. Devon is quoted separately and tiered by distance — travel is included on orders over £500 for Plymouth and Tavistock, and over £1,500 for the rest of Devon; below that it is £1 per mile round-trip from Redruth, confirmed in writing before you commit. All prices inclusive of VAT.

Charcoal BBQ burgers cooking over open flames

The Live-Fire Show

What will your guests see
before they taste anything?

Flames licking through the grill bars. Smoke drifting across the lawn. The hiss as the next round of steak hits the bars and a pitmaster turning ribs with bare hands and a pair of tongs. A charcoal BBQ is half theatre, half dinner — and that is exactly why we cook in front of the crowd.

Guests gather. Phones come out. The smell pulls people in long before the food is ready. That is the show — and it is on the house with every on-site BBQ.

01 · Smoke

Cornish oak smouldering low — the smell hits before the first plate does.

02 · Flame

Live flames searing steaks and chicken thighs in full view of the party.

03 · Char

That blackened bark you can’t get off a gas hob — guests notice, every time.

04 · Hand-off

Plates come off the grill and onto the line — guests help themselves.

The food was so good that several guests asked for the caterer’s details afterwards.

Phil Harper· 40-Guest Anniversary★★★★★

Real events · not stock

Real live-fire BBQ across Cornwall & Devon

Chargrilled meats and sides cooked on-site over real flame by our team, self-serve for your guests. Every shot from a real Salt Wind event — no stock photos.

“We had big pans from salt wind for our wedding and the food was AMAZING. Mark and his team could not have been more helpful throughout the whole process and were a dream to work with. Nothing was ever too much trouble and so many people have said how lovely the food was. I’d book them for another event in a heart beat!”

Kate Sullivan·Giant Pan — Wedding·

“Just returned from my wifes 50th birthday party and the caterers were superb. Salt Wind Catering provided top quality food and plenty of it the party was for 50 people and we had plenty. Special mention for the amazing coleslaw and chicken they were totally scrumptious! Will definitely use again and can highly recommend Salt Wind thanks for your great service!!”

Paul brocklehurst·50th Birthday

“Saltwind came up to sunny Devon for Jo’s 60th party. Everyone absolutely loved the Hog Roast. We had a party of 55 and we were still finishing off the food at 3am. Mark and the guys were great and worked so hard to keep everyone fed. The crackling was awesome! And we all loved the beef as well! Was everything we wanted and more ! Cheers to Saltwind!”

Roger Palfrey·Hog Roast — 60th, Devon

“Salt Wind Catering were a joy to work with - clear communication & excellent food. They catered for 100 people with different dietary requirements and were so professional. I would recommend to anyone.”

Miren Elphick·Corporate — 100 guests

“We used SaltWind to provide catering support for our father’s wake. The team were very easy to work with and the food was outstanding. It was delicious, fresh, well presented and drew much praise from all who attended. First class and highly recommended.”

Tamar Sage·Wake

Charcoal BBQ Catering

Why choose Salt Wind
Catering for your BBQ?

Lumpwood charcoal & Cornish oak

12-hour smoked pulled pork. Open-flame seared steaks. Every joint cooked low and slow until the fat renders and the flavour speaks for itself.

No venue kitchen needed

Grills, gazebos, serving equipment — we bring the whole setup, including our own power and water. Clifftops, beaches, fields, barns; nothing required from the venue.

Cornwall & Devon

Based in Redruth. Marquees, wedding venues, farm estates, festival fields — no site too remote, no crowd too large.

Free quote the same day

No obligation. We'll cover menus, add-ons, guest numbers, and all contingency options at quote stage.

Rig arrives

Self-contained. No kitchen or power needed.

Cooked live

Charcoal BBQ slow-cooked in full view of guests.

Guests served

We carve, plate and serve — then clear up and leave.

BBQ Catering FAQs

Questions we get asked a lot.

Delivered BBQ starts from £8.45 per head. On-site cooking starts from £9.95pp. Our Build Your Own BBQ is £13.25pp on-site (3 items + 1 side) or £18.75pp (5 items + 2 sides, premium proteins unlocked) — minimum 50 guests. Mid-range menus from £20.45. Our World BBQ & Roasts menus run £22.45 to £29.95 — low-and-slow brisket, jerk, pan-Asian, tandoori, Mexican, a Greek spit roast and a Cornish festive roast; four of those are cooked on site only, minimum 50 guests. Premium and wedding packages from £30.45, up to £40.45 for the Ultimate Cornish Land & Sea Feast. Kids BBQ is £7.25 per head. Everything includes our cook team, equipment, and disposable plates and cutlery.
Minimum 50 guests for on-site cooking. Minimum 20 for delivered BBQ. Smaller group? Our delivered buffets work well.
Yes. Lumpwood charcoal and Cornish oak, every time. Never gas, never griddles. There is a reason it smells and tastes different — you cannot fake real charcoal.
No. We bring everything — grills, gazebos, water, serving kit, waste management. Fields, marquees, beaches, farms — anywhere flat and outdoors.
Yes. Every BBQ menu has at least one vegetarian option. We also do a dedicated veggie and vegan BBQ — The Garden Grill, from £18.25pp — cooked on a separate grill. If anyone has a severe allergy or coeliac disease, tell us at enquiry stage and we will confirm what is safe. Gluten-free options available on request.
Yes. Our Signature Wedding BBQ Banquet (from £36.75pp) and Ultimate Cornish Land & Sea Feast (from £40.45pp) are popular for weddings. We also do evening add-ons — The Late Night Smokehouse at £9.45pp is a favourite for wedding evening receptions.
Barbecue wedding catering starts from £8.45 per head for a delivered menu. The two menus built for weddings are The Signature Wedding BBQ Banquet at £38.25 per head cooked on-site (£1,912.50 for 50 guests) and The Ultimate Cornish Land & Sea Feast at £42.00 per head cooked on-site (£2,100 for 50 guests). There is no wedding surcharge: a barbecue costs the same on a wedding day as on any other date.
Based in Redruth, we cover all of Cornwall and travel into Devon for larger events. No travel charge anywhere in Cornwall, and no minimum spend. Devon is quoted separately and tiered by distance — travel is included on orders over £500 for Plymouth and Tavistock, and over £1,500 for the rest of Devon; below that it is £1 per mile round-trip from Redruth, confirmed in writing before you commit. We get a lot of bookings for beachside barbecues in Newquay, St Ives and Padstow, and garden events in Truro, Falmouth and beyond. Coastal and rural venues are no problem — we are fully self-contained.
Weddings and large events: 2–3 months ahead is sensible. Corporate events and parties: 1–2 weeks is usually fine. Same-week bookings are possible when we have availability — just call 01209 206255.
All of Cornwall and into Devon. We cook on-site at your venue — beach, field, farm, garden, marquee, clifftop. Fully self-contained: charcoal, all cooking kit, waste management. No venue kitchen or power needed.
Call 01209 206255 or email info@saltwind.catering with your date, guest count and venue. We will confirm availability and send a quote. A 30% deposit secures your date. Summer weekends fill up fast, so 2–4 weeks notice is a good idea.
Yes. Vegan burgers, halloumi skewers and plant-based options sit alongside our standard menus, and we handle gluten-free, dairy-free and other requirements — just let us know when you book. Please note our kitchen works with both nuts and gluten every day, so for severe nut or coeliac allergies we can't guarantee a completely trace-free environment; we'll always talk it through with you and suggest any prescribed medication is kept on hand.

Charcoal BBQ Catering

Ready to book
your BBQ?

We arrive with everything — grills, charcoal, gazebo, the lot. We cook. Your guests help themselves. Free quote the same day during office hours.

Cook team on-site

Pitmasters do all the cooking — self-serve for guests

Real charcoal, not gas

Cornish oak and lumpwood — the real thing

All of Cornwall & Devon

Fields, marquees, clifftops, barns — anywhere outdoors

Free quote the same day

No obligation — we'll cover all options at quote stage

We Arrive

Fully rigged — gas, charcoal, equipment & crew

We Cook

Live at your venue — no venue kitchen needed

We Clear

Serve, pack down & leave your space clean

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BBQ Catering, On-Site

Real charcoal, never gas. Set up and cooked at your venue across Cornwall and Devon.

Glowing charcoal embers ready for cooking
Real charcoal — no gas
Charcoal-grilled BBQ ribs hot off the grill
BBQ rig set up under a gazebo at a venue
Fully self-contained
Live cooking with team in action

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