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Barbecue Catering in Stedham, West Sussex
Want a barbecue in Stedham without standing at the grill? Our chef and team handle everything, from burgers to brisket.
- Informal weddings
- Fundraising days
- Summer staff days
BBQ catering in Stedham
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Ask which items contain gluten
Slow-cooked meats such as pulled pork and brisket are ready to serve from the start, which takes the pressure off the grill.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
How our BBQ catering works in Stedham
For bigger events in Stedham, a barbecue can sit alongside a hog roast, giving guests both the spectacle and the variety. Ask and we’ll quote for both. Whether it’s fundraising barbecues and Fêtes, fairs and sports days, we’ll put together a menu of BBQ ribs, beef burgers and sausages and more.
Country barbecues near Stedham are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Location
- Stedham (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Also available
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026

What affects the price in Stedham
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel to Stedham
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any venue rules
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Next to a fixed venue menu, a catered barbecue lets you choose exactly what’s served. What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Why us?
- Planned to your running order
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
See how we price and our barbecue menu ideas.
Stedham questions
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is Stedham close to London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you do halal?
No. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Most events pick three or four.
Is the food cooked safely?
Meat is cooked until it is steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
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.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
Barbecues in Stedham: gardens, clubs and local tips
Stedham is about 7 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Stedham is well within our area for events and the places nearby. We cater all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 19 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Stedham are Cowdray House (1.8 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. If the day starts at a church like The Parish Church of St James, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. Stedham is within about 2 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.
For events in GU29, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and roughly how many guests. From The Street, The Alley and Queens Street or a nearby road, we can set up and cook there. Close by, we cover events in Iping (1 mile north-west), Woolbeding (1 mile east), Minsted (1 mile south-west), Bepton Common (1 mile south-east) and Midhurst (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (15 miles south), Chichester (11 miles south), Emsworth (12 miles south-west), Storrington (15 miles east), Billingshurst (14 miles east) and Portfield (11 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Midhurst Museum (1.6 miles east) and Lodsworth Castle (4.5 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
- Nearby schools include Midhurst Rother College (1.6 miles east)
About the food
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are grilled on site and served in a bun, hot off the barbecue.
Beef brisket
Brisket makes a barbecue feel like a proper meal.
Why choose BBQ catering in Stedham?
Add a hog roast for bigger events
Hosts in Stedham book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Summer parties in the garden
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
For a fundraiser at a school like Stedham Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether VAT is included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Any travel or access charges
Also near Stedham
What else we do in Stedham
For event organisers in Stedham
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will 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.
How the day works
Grilled food is at its best when it’s hot, so we cook and serve through the agreed time. Slow-cooked meats are ready as soon as service begins, so nobody waits for the first round. For an evening barbecue in Stedham, 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.
- 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.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Before we arrive
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Name a contact for the day
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Planning help
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- Salads
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards