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BBQ Catering in East Hampnett
BBQ catering for events in East Hampnett: cooked outdoors under cover with staff to serve and clear, so you can enjoy the day.
- Leaving parties
- Big birthday parties
- Summer parties in the garden
BBQ catering for East Hampnett
BBQ catering for your event in East Hampnett
There is something about a barbecue that gets people talking: the smell, the queue and the plates piled high. We’ll find the right spot at your venue in East Hampnett. We are frequently asked to cater summer parties in the garden and leaving and retirement parties, with chicken skewers, sausages and beef brisket.
In a small place like East Hampnett, 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 plan the route. You get a barbecue without the work: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
- Location
- East Hampnett (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Extras
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The process
One of us cooks, the others serve, so service stays steady. After service, we clear up and pack away. By late September, sunset in East Hampnett is about 7:05pm; in December it is about 4:00pm. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Choose your meats and sides.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or PO18 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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East Hampnett questions
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How far is East Hampnett from London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
Summer is the busiest time, but we cook all year, with cover over the grill. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Burgers and sausages are usually the children’s favourites, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Let us know numbers for children.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage, cooked separately from the meat.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, with our staff serving and clearing.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
Barbecues in East Hampnett: gardens, clubs and local tips
East Hampnett is about 4 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We cover events in East Hampnett, along with the towns and villages around it. We cover 371 places across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 25 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Goodwood House (2.4 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. If the day starts at a church like The Parish Church of St Mary, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. East Hampnett is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. The sea is within about 5 miles of East Hampnett, so breezy days are common: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
Here we cover the PO18 postcode area. Streets in the area include Marsh Lane and East Hampnett Lane, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Crockerhill (1 mile north-east), Norton (1 mile east), Aldingbourne (1 mile south-east), Nyton (1 mile south-east) and Westergate (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (13 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (4 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (8 miles east) and Emsworth (11 miles west).
Nearby you will also find The Chichester City Museum (3.7 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (1.2 miles south). The countryside around East Hampnett includes Levin Down.
- Schools near East Hampnett include Ormiston Six Villages Academy (1.6 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Winterton Arms Public House (under half a mile north-east)
Perfect for your event in East Hampnett
Six meats to choose from
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in East Hampnett. Popular bookings include:
- Informal weddings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
Coming by train? The closest railway station is Barnham station, roughly 2.8 miles south-east of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How dietary needs are handled
Where the barbecue can go in East Hampnett
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue if a few things are right. A quick checklist:
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in East Hampnett
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Salads
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
What BBQ catering costs
We work out each quote from:
- Whether you want china
- Site access
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your date and serving time
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Beef brisket
For beef lovers, brisket is the one to choose, served on a plate or in a roll.
Why choose BBQ catering in East Hampnett?
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. What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Why book with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Add a hog roast alongside
Read how we price or BBQ menu ideas.
Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
Our staff keep the serving table tidy and topped up, right through the service.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards