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Barbecue Catering in Charlton, West Sussex
Give your guests a catered BBQ at your event in Charlton. Our chef grills on site, so nobody you know is stuck at the barbecue.
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Street parties
- Summer staff days
BBQ catering in Charlton
Occasions we serve in Charlton
Meat-free choices that are not an afterthought
Hosts in Charlton book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Summer staff days
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Big birthday parties
- Fundraising days
After a christening at a church such as The Parish Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What your quote should include
- The full menu and the sides
- Any travel or access charges
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- If the price includes VAT
BBQ catering in Charlton, served hot
Hosting a barbecue generally means shopping, prepping, cooking and clearing. A catered barbecue takes all of that off your hands, so you can enjoy your own event. We’re often asked to cater cricket, football and rugby club days and retirement do’s, serving halloumi skewers, pulled pork and beef brisket.
A barbecue in the countryside near Charlton makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. You get a barbecue without the work: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
- Area
- Charlton (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the grill
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Also available
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to a buffet, barbecue food is hot and cooked to order, and nothing sits out all afternoon. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why Charlton hosts choose us
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read how we price and BBQ menu ideas.
Questions from Charlton
Is Charlton close to London?
About 49 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Charlton too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
Will you clear up afterwards?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
What do children normally eat?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Let us know numbers for children.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes, on plates with salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What happens on the day
On the day, we position the grill under cover and get it up to heat. Then our chef cooks through the service time, timed to when you want to eat. In Charlton, late May sunsets come at about 8:50pm and midsummer ones at about 9:20pm, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
How to get a price
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning a barbecue in Charlton
Charlton is about 5 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. We cover events in Charlton, as well as the surrounding area. Charlton is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 24 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Charlton are West Dean House (1.7 miles west) and Goodwood House (2.7 miles south). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. PTAs at schools such as Singleton CofE Primary School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Charlton, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Here we cover the PO18 postcode area. Local streets include Charlton Road and Knight's Hill; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Charlton, we also cover Singleton (1 mile west), East Dean (1 mile east), West Dean (2 miles west), Cocking (3 miles north) and Heyshott (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (9 miles south), Chichester (5 miles south), Selsey (12 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles south-east), Emsworth (10 miles south-west) and Rustington (12 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Chichester Centre (4.6 miles south) and Weald and Downland Gridshell (0.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Levin Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Fox Goes Free pub (less than half a mile north-east)
What we serve, dish by dish
Beef burgers
Burgers cook quickly on the grill, so they keep the queue moving.
Beef brisket
Beef brisket is slow-cooked and sliced, for a more substantial plate.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
Our staff keep the serving table tidy and topped up, so the barbecue looks as good at the end as at the start.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
How we price a catered barbecue
Your quote depends on:
- The date and time of year
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
- Distance from us
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- An estimate of numbers
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
Also near Charlton
More for events in Charlton
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards