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Barbecue Catering in Runcton, West Sussex
Thinking about a catered barbecue in Runcton? We cook outdoors under cover, with halloumi skewers and a vegan option for non-meat eaters.
- Family celebrations
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Fundraising days
Planning an event in Runcton?
Why choose BBQ catering in Runcton?
Nobody in your party stuck at the grill
In Runcton, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Evening wedding food
- Club open days
- Charity fundraisers
- Community fun days
For anyone arriving by rail, Chichester station, about 1.9 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- How dietary needs are handled
- The full menu and the sides
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Any travel or access charges
BBQ catering in Runcton, served hot
A barbecue suits mixed groups well, because there’s beef, chicken and pork to choose from, plus halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. We are frequently asked to cater family celebrations and club open days, with halloumi skewers, sausages and beef brisket.
Country barbecues near Runcton 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. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Where
- Runcton (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Also available
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Runcton: your questions answered
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do you come out to small places like Runcton?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
Summer is the busiest time, but we cook all year. Plan shelter for your guests.
What if it rains?
The cooking area is covered, but guests will want shelter too.
What meats do you barbecue?
Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, with halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you offer halal meat?
No, we don’t offer halal meat. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Is there anything for vegans?
Yes. There’s a halloumi option and a vegan option, cooked separately from the meat.
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to a hog roast, a barbecue gives more choice, with beef, chicken and pork rather than one main meat. A hog roast feeds everyone at once and makes a centrepiece, so some events have both. 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.
Why Runcton hosts choose us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Hot food straight off the grill
Read our prices page or BBQ menu ideas.
Barbecue venues around Runcton
Runcton is about 2 miles south-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We’re happy to travel to Runcton for events. We cater all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 27 miles away.
Within reach of Runcton are historic houses such as Goodwood House (3.9 miles north). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like North Mundham Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. The sea is within about 4 miles of Runcton, so breezy days are common: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
Anywhere in PO20, we can bring the barbecue to you. Local streets include Goodwood Gardens, Brookside and Lagness Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. We also bring barbecues to events in North Mundham (1 mile west), Merston (1 mile north-east), Lagness (1 mile south-east), Hunston (1 mile west) and Portfield (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south-east), Selsey (6 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east), Emsworth (9 miles west) and Rustington (10 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Chichester Castle (2.1 miles north-west) and The Chichester City Museum (2 miles north-west).
- Nearby schools include Chichester Free School (0.6 miles north) and Chichester High School For Girls (1.7 miles north-west)
Step by step
Most barbecue food is cooked through service, so we time our arrival around your serving time. That keeps everything hot and fresh. In Runcton, late May sunsets come at about 8:50pm and midsummer ones at about 9:20pm, so an early-evening barbecue is normally in daylight.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. 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
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
We set up on the spot we agreed and stay out of the way, so the event carries on around us.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
A closer look at the menu
Chicken skewers
Chicken gives guests who do not eat pork or beef a meat option, cooked until it’s hot all the way through.
BBQ ribs
Ribs make a barbecue feel like a feast, served alongside the burgers and sausages.
Nearby places to Runcton
What else we do in Runcton
What BBQ catering costs
The biggest factors are:
- How many people are eating
- Site access
- Travel to Runcton
- Plates or china
What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Where the barbecue can go in Runcton
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- A spot well clear of buildings
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away