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BBQ Catering in Ashington
BBQ catering in Ashington for your event: hot food off the grill, salads and sides, and staff to serve.
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Fundraising barbecues
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
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Ashington barbecues: local tips
Ashington is about 8 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Ashington is well within our area for events. We bring barbecues to 371 places across West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Ashington to Brighton (about 13 miles away).
If the day starts at a church like Ashington Methodist Church, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. PTAs at schools such as Ashington CofE Primary School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Ashington, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH20. Whether your event is on London Road, The Sands and Hillcrest Drive or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the barbecue to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Wiston (1 mile south-east), Dial Post (3 miles north-east), Ashurst (3 miles east), Broomer's Corner (3 miles north) and Whitehall (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (10 miles north), Worthing (8 miles south), Haywards Heath (14 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Storrington And District Museum (2.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Ashington includes Chanctonbury Hill and Knepp Wildland.
- Schools near Ashington include Rydon Community College (2 miles west)
About our BBQ catering in Ashington
We cook outdoors, under cover, on a spot we agree with you, well clear of walls, marquee sides and trees. Tell us about the space in Ashington and we’ll check it works. Whether it’s summer parties in the garden and leaving parties, we will put together a menu of BBQ ribs, coleslaw and pulled pork.
Near Ashington, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll handle the rest. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Location
- Ashington (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Chicken skewers
Chicken on skewers suits mingling guests, on a plate or in a roll.
Why choose BBQ catering in Ashington?
Six meats to choose from
Hosts in Ashington book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Family celebrations
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Club open days
- School fairs and summer fêtes
Among the historic houses close to Ashington are Parham House (4.5 miles west). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How dietary needs are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, on a menu you’ve agreed in advance. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why Ashington hosts choose us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Planned to your running order
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Read how we price and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Other occasions in Ashington
What affects the price in Ashington
Your quote depends on:
- Site access
- Numbers
- Travel to Ashington
- The date and time of year
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, please mention:
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- Roughly how many people
- Any venue rules
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A spot where smoke will not blow into the house or marquee
- A spot well clear of buildings
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Salads
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- Sausages
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area and pack away, so there’s very little left for you to do.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Step by step
The barbecue goes on the agreed spot, so your event carries on around us. Smoke drifts, so we will think about the wind with you. By late September, sunset in Ashington is about 7:05pm; in December it is about 3:55pm. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
How to prepare
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or RH20 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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FAQs for Ashington
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Ashington too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
Yes. Many bigger events have both. Tell us your numbers and we will suggest a split.
Do you label the food for allergies?
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve, and we can label the vegetarian and vegan options.
What do you need from the venue?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Let us know about the site and we will confirm what we need.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
Once your date is fixed, particularly for a summer weekend. Short notice is still worth a try: use our quote form.
Do you come to Ashington?
Yes, Ashington is in our area. Send us the address and we will check the date.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
Summer is the busiest time, but we cook all year, with cover over the grill. Plan shelter for your guests.
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- 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