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BBQ Catering in Cocking
BBQ catering in Cocking: our chef cooks on site, with burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, served hot by our staff.
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Garden parties
- Fundraising barbecues
A barbecue near Cocking
About our BBQ catering in Cocking
Hosting a barbecue normally means shopping, prepping, cooking and clearing. With BBQ catering, all of that is done for you, so you can spend the time with your guests. We are often asked to cater community fun days and back-garden get-togethers, with pulled pork, halloumi skewers and beef brisket.
In a small place like Cocking, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will handle the rest. Everything is cooked through properly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
- Area
- Cocking (GU29)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Also available
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For event organisers in Cocking
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the grill
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
Why choose BBQ catering in Cocking?
Next to doing the barbecue yourself, nobody you know spends the event at the grill, and the food is cooked properly by people who do it every week. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- Planned to your running order
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read our prices page or BBQ menu ideas.
How it works
We set up where we agreed and keep out of the way, so your event carries on around us. Smoke drifts, so we will think about the wind with you. A summer barbecue in Cocking stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:05pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and get the grill hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
How to prepare
- Choose the menu a week or so before
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Nearby places to Cocking
What else we do in Cocking
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
After service, our staff clear up, leaving the spot tidy.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
Cocking questions
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Cocking too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is there anything for vegans?
Yes. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage.
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.
What does the venue need to provide?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Tell us what’s available on site and we’ll confirm the rest when we quote.
How many meats should we choose?
Not generally. Mix quick-grilled items with pulled pork or brisket.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, with our staff serving and clearing.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
We tidy the serving area. China is available on request.
Who books BBQ catering in Cocking?
Barbecue and hog roast together, if you like
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. For example:
- Neighbourhood parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Team days and staff summer parties
Among the historic houses close to Cocking are Cowdray House (2.6 miles north) and West Dean House (3.3 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and any London charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How dietary needs are handled
Planning a barbecue in Cocking
Cocking is about 8 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. We cover events in Cocking. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 22 miles away.
If the day starts at a church like St Catherine of Siena Church, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. Cocking is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
We cater events across GU29 and the streets around it. Your event could be at a house on Bell Lane, The Croft and Cherry Close or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. We also bring barbecues to events in Bepton (1 mile north-west), Heyshott Green (1 mile north-east), Cocking Causeway (1 mile north), Heyshott (1 mile east) and Bepton Common (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (12 miles south), Chichester (8 miles south), Selsey (15 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Emsworth (11 miles south-west) and Rustington (14 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Midhurst Community Hospital (3 miles north) and Midhurst Museum (2.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Levin Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
What affects the price in Cocking
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Site access
- Travel to Cocking
- Season and day of the week
- Crockery choices
The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies we should know about
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Beef brisket
Brisket makes a barbecue feel like a proper meal, especially at a wedding or work event.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards