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BBQ Catering for Petworth
Thinking about a catered barbecue in Petworth? Our chef cooks on site, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Family celebrations
- Fundraising days
A barbecue near Petworth
BBQ catering in Petworth, cooked on site
Hosting a barbecue normally means shopping, prepping, cooking and clearing. With BBQ catering, all of that is done for you, so you can enjoy your own event. For club open days and school fairs and summer fêtes, we will put together a menu of sausages, halloumi skewers and coleslaw for your guests.
Country barbecues near Petworth are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Area
- Petworth (GU28)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Alongside
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why choose BBQ catering in Petworth?
Next to a formal plated meal, a barbecue keeps things informal, and it doesn’t need a kitchen. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Hot food straight off the grill
- A full barbecue menu
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Our staff serve and clear
Read our prices page and BBQ menu ideas.
Where the barbecue can go in Petworth
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the grill
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Petworth
Is Petworth too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Petworth from London?
About 42 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes. A barbecue works as a plated meal with sides.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Burgers and sausages are generally the children’s favourites, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who doesn’t eat meat. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
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.
Can you cater in Petworth?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Petworth and West Sussex. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
Yes. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
How we price a catered barbecue
We work out each quote from:
- Numbers
- Season and day of the week
- Whether you want china
- Site access
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- Any venue rules
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the event is
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken skewers
For anyone avoiding pork or beef, chicken skewers are the answer.
Sausages
Sausages are a barbecue favourite, served in a roll or with sides.
Nearby places to Petworth
What else we do in Petworth
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
Slow-cooked meats such as pulled pork and brisket are ready to serve from the start, which takes the pressure off the grill.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
How the day works
Our chef runs the grill while our staff serve, so service stays steady. After service, we clear up and pack away. Sunset in Petworth is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so an early-evening barbecue is normally in daylight.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Choose your meats and sides.
- We check the space and quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Send final numbers in good time
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or GU28 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Planning a barbecue in Petworth
Petworth is about 12 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We cater events of every size in Petworth. We cater 371 places across West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Petworth to Guildford (18 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Petworth House (within half a mile north) and Bignor Roman Villa (4.3 miles south). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Pulborough station, about 4.4 miles south-east. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Petworth. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
For events in GU28, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook. Streets in the area include Station Road, Back Lane and Rosemary Lane, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. Petworth sits on or near the A272 and A283, so getting the barbecue to your event is simple. Close by, we cover events in Hampers Green (1 mile north), Haslingbourne (1 mile south-east), Tillington (1 mile west), Rotherbridge (1 mile south-west) and Upperton (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (14 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (12 miles south) and Rustington (13 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Coates Castle (2.6 miles south) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (1.2 miles south). Open spaces near Petworth include The Mens.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Old Square Tavern (within half a mile north)
Occasions we serve in Petworth
Barbecue and hog roast together, if you like
Hosts in Petworth book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Summer staff days
- Evening wedding food
- Street parties
- Birthdays and milestone parties
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Petworth Cof E Primary School, often want a barbecue.
Questions to ask before you book
- What crockery is supplied
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away