West Sussex · England
Barbecue Catering in Ford, West Sussex
BBQ catering for events in Ford: cooked outdoors under cover and served by our team, so you can relax with your guests.
- Summer staff days
- Neighbourhood parties
- Fundraising days
Planning an event in Ford?
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
We get there well before service, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
BBQ catering for your event in Ford
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. Typical bookings include Fêtes, fairs and sports days and leaving parties, serving coleslaw, halloumi skewers and BBQ ribs.
In a small place like Ford, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will handle the rest. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Location
- Ford (BN18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Extras
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Events we cater in Ford
Meat-free choices that are not an afterthought
People around Ford book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Neighbourhood parties
- School fairs and summer fêtes
For anyone arriving by rail, Ford station is in Ford itself.
Questions to ask before you book
- The full menu and the sides
- VAT, if it applies
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Any travel or access charges
Planning a barbecue in Ford
Ford is about 2 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We cater events of every size in Ford. Ford is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 20 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like The Littlehampton Academy, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. If the day starts at a church like The Parish Church of St Andrew, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. Ford is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first. The sea is within about 3 miles of Ford, so breezy days are common: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN18, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Station Road, Ford Road and Rodney Crescent, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. Other places close to Ford we cover include Tortington (1 mile north), Horsemere Green (1 mile south), Climping (1 mile south), Wick (1 mile east) and Lyminster (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles east) and Lancing (11 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Arundel and District Hospital (2.1 miles north) and Rustington Museum (3.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include WWT Arundel.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Arundel Arms Public House At Ford Station (under half a mile north-east)
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are 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.
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue cooked by friends, a catered barbecue means everyone gets to be a guest, and food safety is in professional hands. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why book our barbecue in Ford
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Hot food straight off the grill
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at how we price and menu ideas for your barbecue.
What affects the price in Ford
There’s no fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- How many people are eating
- Site access
- Distance from us
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Pulled pork
Pulled pork is slow-cooked until it falls apart, and served in a soft roll, frequently with coleslaw.
Sausages
Children usually head straight for the sausages.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue with a little planning. Check these:
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
What happens on the day
One of us cooks, the others serve, so service stays steady. When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area. Autumn and winter barbecues in Ford get dark early: about 7:05pm by late September and 4:00pm by December. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Ford
What else we do in Ford
Ford: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Ford?
Ford station, in Ford itself.
Do you come out to small places like Ford?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What if it rains?
We bring cover for the grill, so it is guests who need a wet-weather plan.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
Yes. Many bigger events have both. Tell us your numbers and we will suggest a split.
Should we have every meat?
You don’t need everything. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats and we will advise on the rest.
Is there anything for vegans?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Tell us numbers so there is enough.
Do you need anything from us?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Tell us what’s available on site and we’ll confirm the rest when we quote.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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