West Sussex · England
Barbecue Catering in East Marden, West Sussex
Fresh from the grill, served at your event in East Marden: a full barbecue menu, with salads and potatoes on the side.
- Evening wedding food
- Summer staff days
- Charity fundraisers
Planning an event in East Marden?
Step by step
Grilled food is at its best when it’s hot, so we cook to order through service. Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the start, so nobody waits for the first round. By late September, sunset in East Marden is about 7:05pm; in December it’s about 4:00pm. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- Send a picture of where the barbecue could go.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We clear up so you don’t have to.
Before we arrive
- Include children in your numbers
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Send final numbers in good time
Getting a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
BBQ catering for your event in East Marden
In East Marden, a barbecue is a favourite for relaxed events: familiar food, lots of choice and no formality. The difference with a catered barbecue is that nobody from your party is stuck at the grill. Typical bookings include community fun days and street parties, with pulled pork, beef burgers and halloumi skewers.
In a small place like East Marden, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. You get a barbecue without the work: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
- Where
- East Marden (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Also available
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
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.
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Site access
- How many people are eating
- Travel to East Marden
- Whether you want china
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- Anything the venue has asked for
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
East Marden: your questions answered
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is East Marden 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.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
We give you allergen information for every dish, and we’ll label the meat-free choices clearly.
How many meats should we choose?
Most events choose three or four meats, plus the meat-free options. Fewer items keeps service quick.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Usually, yes: simple food in a roll suits most children. Give us a rough number of children.
When should we book BBQ catering?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Weekday and off-season dates are frequently easier. Fill in our quote form.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue if a few things are right. A quick checklist:
- A spot well clear of buildings
- A clear way in from where we park
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot tidy.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
East Marden barbecues: local tips
East Marden is about 6 miles north-east of Emsworth, in West Sussex. We’re happy to travel to East Marden for events. We cater 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 24 miles away.
If the day starts at a church like Church of St Peter, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of East Marden, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
We cover events in every part of PO18. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Compton (2 miles west), Chilgrove (2 miles east), Didling (3 miles north-east), Elsted (3 miles north) and East Harting (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (12 miles south-east), Chichester (7 miles south-east), Selsey (14 miles south), Emsworth (6 miles south-west), Portfield (7 miles south-east) and Yapton (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Gardening (3.6 miles east). The countryside around East Marden includes Bow Hill and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
Also near East Marden
What else we do in East Marden
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to a row of street-food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, on a menu you’ve agreed in advance. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Timed around your day
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A clear quote with everything listed
About the food
BBQ ribs
Ribs are a favourite with keen barbecue fans.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Events we cater in East Marden
Add a hog roast for bigger events
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in East Marden and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Family celebrations
- Informal weddings
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Summer staff days
Historic houses near East Marden include Uppark (2.6 miles north-west) and West Dean House (3.6 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether plates or china are included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Travel and any London charges
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards