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Barbecue Catering in Hoyle, West Sussex
Hosting a barbecue in Hoyle without doing the cooking: we bring the barbecue, the food and the staff.
- Leaving parties
- Informal weddings
- Sports clubs and team events
BBQ catering for Hoyle
About our BBQ catering in Hoyle
Some of the best barbecues are the ones where the host gets to sit down. Our chef cooks, our staff serve and we tidy up afterwards, while you look after your guests. Whether it is big birthday parties and school fairs and summer fêtes, we will put together a menu of beef brisket, pulled pork and beef burgers.
A barbecue in the countryside near Hoyle makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you are not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
- Where
- Hoyle (GU29)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Also available
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Perfect for your event in Hoyle
Cooked properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart
People around Hoyle book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Summer parties in the garden
- Fundraising days
- Family celebrations
- Birthdays and milestone parties
For a fundraiser at a school like Midhurst Rother College, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school.
Before you book anyone
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Any travel or access charges
What BBQ catering costs
The biggest factors are:
- Plates or china
- Distance from us
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- The date and time of the event
- Rules from the venue or landowner
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Parking near the grill
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the grill
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
For event organisers in Hoyle
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you are organising for someone else, 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.
Barbecue venues around Hoyle
Hoyle is about 9 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. Hoyle and the surrounding area are covered for events. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Hoyle to Guildford (21 miles away).
Historic houses near Hoyle include Cowdray House (2.2 miles north-west) and West Dean House (4.6 miles south-west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. If the day starts at a church like The Parish Church of St James, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Hoyle. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Events anywhere in GU29 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and roughly how many guests. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Heyshott (1 mile south-west), Heyshott Green (1 mile west), Cocking Causeway (2 miles north-west), West Lavington (2 miles north-west) and Cocking (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (12 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south), Littlehampton (13 miles south-east), Emsworth (12 miles south-west), Rustington (13 miles south-east) and Storrington (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Community Hospital (2.6 miles north-west) and Lodsworth Castle (2.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Hoyle includes Levin Down and Graffham Common.
- Pubs nearby include Unicorn Inn (0.6 miles south-west)
What comes off the grill
Beef burgers
A burger is the barbecue classic, loved by most ages.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Crunchy coleslaw suits barbecue food, while salads keep it light.
Step by step
We start by setting up the barbecue and a serving table where we agreed. Then it is a case of cooking and serving for as long as we have agreed. Autumn and winter barbecues in Hoyle get dark early: about 7:05pm by late September and 4:00pm by December. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- 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.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or GU29 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
We bring everything we need to cook and serve, so there’s no need to borrow a grill.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Next to a hog roast, a barbecue offers more variety, with beef, chicken and pork rather than one main meat. A hog roast is the bigger spectacle, so some events have both. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Timed around your day
- Six meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
Take a look at how we price or BBQ menu ideas.
Hoyle: 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.
Do you come out to small places like Hoyle?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Meat is cooked until it’s steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, following Food Standards Agency advice.
When should we book BBQ catering?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Weekday and off-season dates are often easier. Use our quote form.
Is there anything for vegans?
We do. There is a halloumi option and a vegan option, cooked separately from the meat.
What if it rains?
The cooking area is covered, so it is guests who need a wet-weather plan.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
More for events in Hoyle
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards