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Barbecue Catering in Southwick, West Sussex
Treat your guests to a catered BBQ at your event in Southwick. Our chef grills on site, so nobody you know is stuck at the barbecue.
- Summer parties in the garden
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
Planning an event in Southwick?
What BBQ catering costs
Your quote depends on:
- Plates or china
- The number of people
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The journey to the venue
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- The address or postcode
- Dietary requirements
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
About our BBQ catering in Southwick
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. Whether it’s street parties and 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays, we can cook halloumi skewers, pulled pork and chicken skewers and more.
For a barbecue in Southwick, the garden is often the best venue. Tell us about the drive and the garden, and we will do the rest. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Where
- Southwick (BN42, BN41, BN43)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue cooked by friends, a catered barbecue means everyone gets to be a guest, and food safety is in professional hands. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our barbecue in Southwick
- A full barbecue menu
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read our prices page or our barbecue menu ideas.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Events we cater in Southwick
A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- Garden parties
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Club open days
- Informal weddings
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Eastbrook Primary Academy, frequently want a barbecue.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Barbecues in Southwick: gardens, clubs and local tips
Southwick is about 2 miles east of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. We cater events of every size in Southwick. Southwick is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater.
Among the historic houses close to Southwick are Portslade Manor (0.8 miles north-east) and Preston Manor & Gardens (3.7 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. For guests coming by train, there’s a station right in Southwick: Southwick station. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Southwick, 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 2 miles of Southwick, wind is the thing to plan for: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN42, BN41 and BN43, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Your event could be at a house on Station Road, Roman Crescent and Southwick Street, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. With the A259 and A270 close by, Southwick is simple for us to get to for your event. If your venue is just outside Southwick, we also cover Kingston by Sea (1 mile north-west), Portslade (1 mile north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (2 miles west), Hangleton (2 miles north-east) and Old Shoreham (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Worthing (7 miles west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (13 miles west), Lancing (4 miles west) and Rustington (12 miles west).
A little further out are Southlands Hospital (1 mile west) and Churchill Square (4 miles east). Open spaces near Southwick include Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
- Nearby schools include Shoreham Academy (0.5 miles west) and Shoreham College (0.6 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Ship Inn (within half a mile south)
Towns and villages near Southwick
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The process
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower will not stop it, though your guests will want shelter if it rains. Autumn and winter barbecues in Southwick get dark early: about 7:05pm by late September and 3:55pm by December. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and the space for the barbecue and send a clear quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and get the grill hot.
- At serving time, the chef grills and the team serves.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
How to prepare
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Let us know about children’s numbers
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
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
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
Our staff keep the serving table tidy and topped up, so the barbecue looks as good at the end as at the start.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
Questions from Southwick
Which station is closest to Southwick?
Southwick has its own station: Southwick station.
Could you cook in Benfield Hill?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Yes, generally: simple food in a roll suits most children. Give us a rough number of children.
Do you cover Southwick?
Yes, Southwick is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Yes, on plates with salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Is the food cooked safely?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
How much choice do we need?
Not typically. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats.
What comes off the grill
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Coleslaw is the natural partner for pulled pork, while salads keep it light.
Pulled pork
Pulled pork in a roll with coleslaw is hard to beat.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away