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BBQ Catering for Highleigh
Hot off the grill at your event in Highleigh: a full barbecue menu, with salads and potatoes on the side.
- Club open days
- Informal weddings
- Reunions and family get-togethers
BBQ catering for Highleigh
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 Highleigh is about 7:05pm; in December it’s about 4:00pm. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Choose your meats and sides.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave the area tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about children’s numbers
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How our BBQ catering works in Highleigh
Food from a barbecue is best eaten hot off the grill, which is why we cook and serve as your guests come up. Tell us when you’d like to eat and we will plan around it. Typical bookings include reunions and family get-togethers and work barbecues, serving BBQ ribs, pulled pork and coleslaw.
In a small place like Highleigh, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll handle the rest. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Area
- Highleigh (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Extras
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what helps:
- A green light from whoever owns the site
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the grill
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
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Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
We get there well before service, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Beef brisket
Brisket makes a barbecue feel like a proper meal, especially at a wedding or work event.
Events we cater in Highleigh
Cooked on site, served hot
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Highleigh. Popular choices:
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Work barbecues
- Back-garden get-togethers
PTAs at schools such as Sidlesham Primary School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days.
Before you book anyone
- How dietary needs are handled
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you’re 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’ll keep you both updated.
FAQs for Highleigh
Which station is closest to Highleigh?
The closest is Chichester station, roughly 3.9 miles away.
Can you barbecue near the sea around Highleigh?
Yes, of course. We cook under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
How do you handle food safety?
Meat is cooked until it is steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, following Food Standards Agency advice.
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.
Is the meat halal?
No, we don’t offer halal meat. Our meat-free options are there, or halal food would need to be arranged separately.
Is there anything for vegans?
Yes. There’s a halloumi option and a vegan option.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
Yes. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
Once your date is fixed, particularly for a summer weekend. Short notice is still worth a try: fill in our quote form.
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Distance from us
- Access to the cooking area
- Season and day of the week
- How many people are eating
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Allergies we should know about
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to doing the barbecue yourself, no host is stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the cooking is in experienced hands. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Add a hog roast alongside
- A full barbecue menu
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at our pricing or menu ideas for your barbecue.
A catered BBQ in Highleigh: what to know
Highleigh is about 3 miles north of Selsey, in West Sussex. Planning a catered barbecue in Highleigh? We cover the whole area. We bring barbecues to all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Highleigh to Southampton (about 28 miles away).
If the day starts at a church like St Mary Our Lady Sidlesham, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Chichester station, roughly 3.9 miles north of the centre. With the coast within about 4 miles of Highleigh, wind is the thing to plan for: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
Events anywhere in PO20 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Streets in the area include Critchel's Lane, Highleigh Road and Green Lane, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. Other places close to Highleigh we cover include Almodington (1 mile west), Birdham (2 miles north-west), Somerley (2 miles west), Earnley (2 miles west) and Shipton Green (3 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Chichester (4 miles north), Selsey (3 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles north-west) and Rustington (13 miles east).
A little further out are Chichester Castle (4.5 miles north) and Selsey Lifeboat Museum (3.5 miles south). Open spaces near Highleigh include Pilsey Island.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away