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BBQ Catering for Elsted Marsh
Hot off the grill at your event in Elsted Marsh: a full barbecue menu, plus sides, served by our staff.
- Leaving parties
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Club open days
BBQ catering in Elsted Marsh
BBQ catering in Elsted Marsh, served hot
Barbecues are good at pleasing everyone, with beef, chicken and pork on the menu, plus halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Whether it is leaving and retirement parties and work barbecues, we’ll put together a menu of beef burgers, sausages and beef brisket for your guests.
A barbecue in the countryside near Elsted Marsh makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Where
- Elsted Marsh (GU29)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Extras
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Crunchy coleslaw suits barbecue food, while salads keep it light.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Elsted Marsh
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 will follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Elsted Marsh?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, on site at your venue in Elsted Marsh. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
What meats do you barbecue?
Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Weekday and off-season dates are often easier. Fill in our quote form.
What if it rains?
We cook under cover, so rain is not a problem for the food. Plan somewhere dry for your guests to eat.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
We can. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
Is clearing up included?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
Towns and villages near Elsted Marsh
Other occasions in Elsted Marsh
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the grill
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue cooked by friends, a catered barbecue means everyone gets to be a guest, and the food is cooked by people who do it every week. The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why Elsted Marsh hosts choose us
- Add a hog roast alongside
- A full barbecue menu
- An itemised quote
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at our prices page or menu ideas for your barbecue.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access to the cooking area
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 we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Dietary requirements
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
We bring everything we need to cook and serve, so there’s no need to borrow a grill.
China crockery is available on request, at extra cost.
Planning a barbecue in Elsted Marsh
Elsted Marsh is about 6 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Thinking about a catered barbecue in Elsted Marsh? We cover the whole area. Elsted Marsh is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Elsted Marsh to Guildford (about 21 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Cowdray House (3.5 miles east) and Uppark (3.9 miles south-west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. Elsted Marsh is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
We cater events across the GU29 postcode area and the streets around it. For events just outside Elsted Marsh, we cover Ingrams Green (1 mile east), Dumpford (1 mile north), Trotton (1 mile north), Elsted (1 mile south-west) and Didling (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (14 miles south-east), Chichester (10 miles south), Emsworth (10 miles south-west), Portfield (10 miles south), Yapton (14 miles south-east) and East Wittering (15 miles south).
A little further out are Midhurst Museum (3.2 miles east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3.5 miles east). Open spaces near Elsted Marsh include Iping and Stedham Commons.
- Nearby, you will find The Keeper's Arms Public House (1 mile north)
Events we cater in Elsted Marsh
Cooked in front of your guests
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Elsted Marsh. For example:
- Work barbecues
- Summer parties in the garden
- Retirement do’s
- Neighbourhood parties
After a christening at a church such as St George's Church, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel or access charges
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
What happens on the day
On the day, we position the grill under cover and get it up to heat. Then our chef cooks through the service time, timed to when you want to eat. At midsummer, it is light in Elsted Marsh until about 9:20pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:05pm.
- Send a photo of where the barbecue could go.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards