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BBQ Catering in Shoreham-by-Sea
Give your guests a proper barbecue at your event in Shoreham-by-Sea. Our chef grills on site, so nobody you know is stuck at the barbecue.
- Charity fundraisers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Big birthday parties
BBQ catering for Shoreham-by-Sea
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Shoreham-by-Sea
What’s the nearest station to Shoreham-by-Sea?
Shoreham-By-Sea station, in Shoreham-by-Sea itself.
Can you barbecue near the sea around Shoreham-by-Sea?
Yes, of course. We cook under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What do children usually eat?
Normally, yes: simple food in a roll suits most children. Give us a rough number of children.
Do you cover Shoreham-by-Sea?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
We cook under cover, so rain is not a problem for the food. Plan somewhere dry for your guests to eat.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Weekday and off-season dates are frequently easier. Fill in our quote form.
What does the venue need to provide?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Tell us what’s available on site and we will confirm the rest when we quote.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
We cook under cover, so the season does not stop us. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
BBQ catering for your event in Shoreham-by-Sea
From a small family gathering to a big club day, a barbecue can be planned around the size of your event. Give us an idea of numbers and we’ll suggest a menu. For retirement do’s and garden parties, we will put together a menu of chicken skewers, pulled pork and BBQ ribs for your guests.
A summer barbecue at a club or school in Shoreham-by-Sea is a popular fundraiser, with the grill set up beside the field or car park. Get the go-ahead from the site first. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
- Area
- Shoreham-by-Sea (BN43, BN15, BN42)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the grill
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Extras
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel to Shoreham-by-Sea
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Dietary requirements
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and time of the event
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Shoreham-by-Sea
Hot food straight off the grill
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Fundraising days
- Street parties
- Big birthday parties
For anyone arriving by rail, there is a station right in Shoreham-by-Sea: Shoreham-By-Sea station.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How dietary needs are handled
- Travel and any London charges
- VAT, if it applies
For event organisers in Shoreham-by-Sea
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
The menu, dish by dish
BBQ ribs
Ribs make a barbecue feel like a feast, served alongside the burgers and sausages.
Pulled pork
A pulled pork roll is a barbecue favourite.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with a cold buffet, barbecue food is hot and cooked to order. What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Why book our barbecue in Shoreham-by-Sea
- Six meats to choose from
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Served at the time you choose
See how we price and menu ideas for your barbecue.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before service, so the barbecue is ready when you are. The smell soon brings people over. For an evening barbecue in Shoreham-by-Sea, think about light: daylight lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:05pm. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We check the space and quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area and pack away, so there is very little left for you to do.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Nearby places to Shoreham-by-Sea
Other occasions in Shoreham-by-Sea
Barbecue venues around Shoreham-by-Sea
Shoreham-by-Sea is about 4 miles west of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. We are happy to travel to Shoreham-by-Sea for events and the places nearby. Shoreham-by-Sea is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 6 miles away.
Within reach of Shoreham-by-Sea are historic houses such as Portslade Manor (2.3 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. Churches such as St Mary de Haura Church rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby generally does. The sea is within about a mile of Shoreham-by-Sea, so breezy days are common: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
For events in BN43, BN15 and BN42, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and roughly how many guests. Your event could be at a house on Adelaide Square, High Street and Rainbow Square or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Main roads around Shoreham-by-Sea include the A27 and A259, so getting the barbecue to your event is simple. If your venue is just outside Shoreham-by-Sea, we also cover Old Shoreham (1 mile west), Kingston by Sea (1 mile east), Adur (1 mile north-west), Southwick (2 miles east) and Portslade (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Worthing (6 miles west), Haywards Heath (14 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (12 miles west), Rustington (11 miles west) and Storrington (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Southlands Hospital (0.6 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Thundersbarrow Hill and Shoreham Beach.
- Schools near Shoreham-by-Sea include Shoreham College (1 mile east) and Shoreham Academy (1.1 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Crabtree pub (within half a mile south-west)
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards