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Barbecue Catering in East Lavant, West Sussex
Planning a catered barbecue in East Lavant? We cook outdoors under cover, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Club open days
Planning an event in East Lavant?
East Lavant: your questions answered
Is East Lavant close to London?
About 53 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to East Lavant?
The closest is Chichester station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Cooking properly is our job: raw and cooked food are kept apart, with separate tongs and boards.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Weekday and off-season dates are often easier. Use our quote form.
Do you cover East Lavant?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including East Lavant and West Sussex. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
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.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
We give you allergen information for every dish, and we can label the vegetarian and vegan options.
About our BBQ catering in East Lavant
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 East Lavant and we’ll check it works. For charity fundraisers and back-garden get-togethers, we can cook coleslaw, pulled pork and beef burgers and more.
Near East Lavant, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll plan the route. Our staff serve and clear, so you are not left handing out rolls.
- Area
- East Lavant (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue if a few things are right. A quick checklist:
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- Space for our vehicle nearby
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the grill
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- BBQ ribs
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Looking after everyone
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
We cook as your guests come up, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
How it works
We start by setting up the barbecue and a serving table where we agreed. Then it is a case of cooking and serving for as long as we have agreed. By late September, sunset in East Lavant is about 7:05pm; in December it’s about 4:00pm. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We serve as people come up.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Next to doing the barbecue yourself, nobody you know spends the event at the grill, and the cooking is in experienced hands. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why East Lavant hosts choose us
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Six meats to choose from
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Meat-free choices on every menu
Read our pricing or menu ideas for your barbecue.
Nearby places to East Lavant
What else we do in East Lavant
What comes off the grill
BBQ ribs
Sticky, glazed ribs are the messy treat of the menu; have napkins ready.
Beef brisket
Brisket is a favourite with people who like their beef, served on a plate or in a roll.
Occasions we serve in East Lavant
Can be paired with a hog roast
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in East Lavant and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Informal weddings
- Summer parties in the garden
- Community fun days
Churches such as Church of St Mary rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby normally does.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
Barbecue venues around East Lavant
East Lavant is about 2 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. Events in East Lavant are part of our patch. We cater all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 27 miles away.
Coming by train? Chichester station, about 2.5 miles south, is the nearest station. Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Lavant CofE Primary School, frequently want a barbecue.
We cater events across PO18 and the streets around it. That could mean an event in a garden on Pook Lane, Fordwater Road and Shop Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater events in Mid Lavant (1 mile north-west), Westerton (2 miles south-east), Westhampnett (2 miles south-east), Waterbeach (2 miles east) and Maudlin (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (7 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Chichester Castle (2 miles south) and The Chichester City Museum (2.1 miles south). The countryside around East Lavant includes Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Schools near East Lavant include Bishop Luffa School (2.2 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak Public House (under half a mile north-east)
Prices and what affects them
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The number of people
- Travel to East Lavant
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Site access
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards