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BBQ Catering for Slindon Common
A catered barbecue for events around Slindon Common: hot food off the grill, salads and sides, and staff to serve.
- Garden parties
- Fundraising barbecues
- Club open days
Book a BBQ in Slindon Common
Barbecue venues around Slindon Common
Slindon Common is about 5 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Planning a catered barbecue in Slindon Common? We cover the whole area. We bring barbecues to 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Slindon Common to Brighton (22 miles away).
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Slindon CofE Primary School, often want a barbecue. If guests are travelling by rail, Barnham station is about 2.1 miles away. Slindon Common is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. With the coast within about 6 miles of Slindon Common, wind is the thing to plan for: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
We cater events across the BN18 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean an event in a garden on Sunnybox Lane, Bridle Lane and Shellbridge Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the barbecue. For events just outside Slindon Common, we cover Slindon (1 mile north-west), Avisford (1 mile south-east), Binsted (1 mile south-east), Walberton (1 mile south) and Fontwell (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (5 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Arundel Castle (3 miles east) and Arundel and District Hospital (2.5 miles east). Open spaces near Slindon Common include Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Schools near Slindon Common include St Philip Howard Catholic High School (2.1 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Spur Public House (within half a mile north)
About our BBQ catering in Slindon Common
Barbecue food is at its best straight from the grill, so we cook and serve through the agreed service time. Give us your serving time and we will work to it. Whether it is sports clubs and team events and school fairs and summer fêtes, we can cook halloumi skewers, coleslaw and chicken skewers and more.
Country barbecues near Slindon Common are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
- Area
- Slindon Common (BN18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Extras
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with a hog roast, a barbecue offers more variety, which helps when some guests don’t eat pork. A hog roast is the bigger spectacle, so for bigger events, why not both?. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why Slindon Common hosts choose us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Hot food straight off the grill
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read how we price and BBQ menu ideas.
Slindon Common: your questions answered
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We cook under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Do you come out to small places like Slindon Common?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cater in Slindon Common?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Slindon Common and the rest of West Sussex included. Send us the address for a quote.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who doesn’t eat meat. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes, and china is available on request.
Do you offer halal meat?
We don’t. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
Summer is the busiest time, but we cook all year, with cover over the grill. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- The journey to the venue
- The date and time of year
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Any venue rules
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and time of the event
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 Slindon Common
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue with a little planning. Check these:
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- A spot where smoke will not blow into the house or marquee
- Parking near the grill
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Slindon Common
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
Why choose BBQ catering in Slindon Common?
Can be paired with a hog roast
Hosts in Slindon Common book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Informal weddings
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Team days and staff summer parties
Within reach of Slindon Common are historic houses such as Bignor Roman Villa (4.6 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
- How dietary needs are handled
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
How the day works
We set up where we agreed and keep out of the way, so your event carries on around us. Smoke drifts, so we’ll think about the wind with you. Autumn and winter barbecues in Slindon Common get dark early: about 7:05pm by late September and 4:00pm by December. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Choose your meats and sides.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave the area tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Include children in your numbers
- Think about shelter for your guests
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Slindon Common
What else we do in Slindon Common
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Ask which items contain gluten
We bring everything we need to cook and serve, so you do not need to find grills or tongs.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
What comes off the grill
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Sausages
Grilled until golden and cooked right through, sausages are simple and satisfying.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away