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Barbecue Catering in East Preston, West Sussex
Planning a catered barbecue in East Preston? Our chef cooks on site, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Leaving parties
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
BBQ catering in East Preston
A closer look at the menu
Pulled pork
Pulled pork is ready to serve from the start of service, which keeps the queue moving.
Sausages
Grilled until golden and cooked right through, they’re the easy crowd-pleaser.
BBQ catering in East Preston, served hot
We cook outdoors, under cover, on a spot we agree with you, well clear of walls, marquee sides and trees. Send us a picture of the space and we will confirm it. On the menu are sausages, BBQ ribs and chicken skewers, and we’re regularly asked to cater birthdays and milestone parties and fundraising barbecues.
Barbecues around East Preston are frequently relaxed garden affairs. It suits that kind of day, and you will not spend it cooking. All the barbecue, none of the effort: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
- Location
- East Preston (BN16, BN12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Also available
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in East Preston
Can you barbecue near the sea around East Preston?
Yes. We cook under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
We give you allergen information for every dish, and we’ll label the meat-free choices clearly.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
Yes. Many bigger events have both. Tell us your numbers and we will suggest a split.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Do you cover East Preston?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, East Preston and the rest of West Sussex included. Send us the address for a quote.
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Why choose BBQ catering in East Preston?
Halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around East Preston. For example:
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Charity fundraisers
- Birthdays and milestone parties
After a christening at a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- What crockery is supplied
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- How many people are eating
- Season and day of the week
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Travel to East Preston
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Dietary requirements
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
Running late? Let us know, and we’ll adjust where we can.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
A barbecue or other catering?
Next to doing the barbecue yourself, no host is stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the cooking is in experienced hands. 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 our barbecue in East Preston
- A full barbecue menu
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- A clear quote with everything listed
Planning a barbecue in East Preston
East Preston is about 2 miles east of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Events in East Preston are part of our patch. We cater 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 15 miles away.
Historic houses near East Preston include Ecclesden Manor (1.3 miles north). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. If guests are travelling by rail, Angmering station is about 0.6 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of East Preston, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. With the coast within about 3 miles of East Preston, wind is the thing to plan for: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN16 and BN12, so your event can be anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on The Street, Station Road and Beechlands Close, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. We also bring barbecues to events in Angmering-on-Sea (1 mile south), West Kingston (1 mile south-east), West Preston (1 mile west), Kingston Gorse (1 mile south-east) and Angmering (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (4 miles east), Bognor Regis (9 miles west), Chichester (13 miles west), Selsey (14 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles east) and Lancing (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Lyminster Siege Castle (3.8 miles north-west) and Zachary Merton Hospital (1 mile west). Green spaces nearby include Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Schools near East Preston include The Angmering School (0.8 miles north)
Planning the cooking spot
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear way in from where we park
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Sausages
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- Jacket potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
What happens on the day
Our chef runs the grill while our staff serve, so service stays steady. After service, we clear up and pack away. By late September, sunset in East Preston is about 7:05pm; in December it’s about 4:00pm. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- 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 clear the serving area and go.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
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More for events in East Preston
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away