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Barbecue Catering in Portslade, West Sussex
A catered barbecue for your event in Portslade: grilled on site with staff to serve and clear, so you can relax with your guests.
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Sports clubs and team events
- Reunions and family get-togethers
Planning an event in Portslade?
How we price a catered barbecue
Each price is built from:
- The date and time of year
- Access to the cooking area
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
BBQ catering in Portslade, served hot
Burgers, sausages and chicken skewers come straight off the grill, and pulled pork, brisket and ribs make it a proper feast. You choose the mix that suits your event. Popular choices include beef burgers, sausages and coleslaw, and typical bookings are for fundraising barbecues and school fairs and summer fêtes.
Barbecues around Portslade are frequently relaxed garden affairs. A catered barbecue fits right in, and you won’t spend it cooking. Everything is cooked through properly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
- Where
- Portslade (BN41, BN3, BN42)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the grill
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Extras
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What the cooking area needs
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what we look for:
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
Portslade barbecues: local tips
Portslade is about 1 mile west of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. We are happy to travel to Portslade for events and the places nearby. Portslade is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater.
Coming by train? Fishersgate station is about 0.7 miles away. Parks such as Benfield Hill often have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Portslade, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first. The sea is within about 3 miles of Portslade, so breezy days are common: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
Wherever your event is in BN41, BN3 and BN42, we can bring the barbecue to you. From Mill Lane, Crown Road and Drove Road or a nearby road, we can set up and cook there. You will find Portslade on the A293, which makes the journey straightforward. We also bring barbecues to events in Hangleton (1 mile north-east), Southwick (1 mile south-west), Kingston by Sea (1 mile west), Shoreham-by-Sea (2 miles west) and Old Shoreham (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Worthing (8 miles west), Haywards Heath (12 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles north-east), Littlehampton (14 miles west), Lancing (5 miles west) and Rustington (13 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include British Engineerium (1.8 miles east) and Southlands Hospital (1.8 miles west). Within reach you will find Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
- Local schools include King's School (within half a mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The Mill House (less than half a mile east)
What happens on the day
We set up where we agreed and keep out of the way, so your event carries on around us. We will place the grill so smoke drifts away from guests. Autumn and winter barbecues in Portslade get dark early: about 7:05pm by late September and 3:55pm by December. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover before service.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
What comes off the grill
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Sausages
Cooked through and browned on the grill, they’re the easy crowd-pleaser.
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Other occasions in Portslade
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
Our chef cooks through the agreed service time, while our staff serve and keep things flowing.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to a formal plated meal, a barbecue is relaxed and sociable, and it does not need a kitchen. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why us?
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Timed around your day
See our prices page and BBQ menu ideas.
Occasions we serve in Portslade
A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
In Portslade and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Fundraising days
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Retirement do’s
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Peter Gladwin Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel or access charges
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Portslade: your questions answered
How far is Portslade from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you barbecue near the sea around Portslade?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do you label the food for allergies?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Let us know about allergies before the day.
Is the food cooked safely?
Cooking properly is our job: separate equipment for raw and cooked food, and everything cooked through.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Sides include salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
Yes. The hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and the barbecue adds choice.
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’s enough.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards