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BBQ Catering in Rock
Fresh from the grill, served at your event in Rock: burgers, sausages, chicken skewers and ribs, with salads and potatoes on the side.
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Street parties
Book a BBQ in Rock
Planning a barbecue in Rock
Rock is about 6 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Events in Rock are part of our patch. Rock is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 13 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like St Mary's CofE Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. Historic houses near Rock include Parham House (3.9 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. Rock is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Events anywhere in RH20 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Your event could be at a house on Old London Road, London Road and Lamorna Close or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Rock, we also cover Washington (1 mile south), Heath Common (1 mile north-west), Sullington (1 mile west), Warminghurst (2 miles north) and Storrington (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Horsham (11 miles north), Worthing (6 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (15 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (9 miles south-west).
A little further out are The Storrington And District Museum (1.9 miles west). Open spaces near Rock include Chanctonbury Hill.
- Nearby schools include Rydon Community College (1.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Frankland Arms Public House (0.6 miles south)
BBQ catering for your event in Rock
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 club open days and leaving and retirement parties, we can cook pulled pork, halloumi skewers and beef burgers.
A barbecue in the countryside near Rock makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
- Where
- Rock (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Perfect for your event in Rock
A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Rock. Some of the most common are:
- Leaving and retirement parties
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Work barbecues
- Engagement and anniversary parties
If the day starts at a church like The Parish Church of St Mary, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- VAT, if it applies
- What crockery is supplied
- Any travel or access charges
Questions from Rock
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Rock close to London?
About 43 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is the meat halal?
No. If guests need halal, arrange that separately; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
The cooking area is covered, so it is guests who need a wet-weather plan.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
We can. The hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and the barbecue adds choice.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve, and we can label the vegetarian and vegan options.
What do you need from the venue?
Mostly space and access: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We’ll check anything else with you.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
The serving table is kept tidy and stocked, so the barbecue looks as good at the end as at the start.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
Why choose BBQ catering in Rock?
Compared with hiring a venue’s in-house menu, a catered barbecue lets you choose exactly what’s served, and eat outdoors. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our barbecue in Rock
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Sides to make it a full meal
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
See how we price and BBQ menu ideas.
Also in Rock
What affects the price in Rock
There is no fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- Numbers
- Access to the cooking area
- The date and time of year
- Whether you want china
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
- Anything the venue has asked for
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or RH20 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before service, so the grill is hot by the time you want to eat. The smell soon brings people over. Sunset in Rock is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so an early-evening barbecue is typically in daylight.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- We tidy up before we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
- Think about where the smoke will drift
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Space, access and the venue
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what we look for:
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
What we serve, dish by dish
Pulled pork
Slow-cooked pork, pulled apart, and served in a soft roll.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, depending on the occasion.
- 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