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BBQ Catering for Thorney Island
BBQ catering in Thorney Island: a barbecue cooked at your event, with burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, served hot by our staff.
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Club open days
- Fundraising days
Planning an event in Thorney Island?
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes for a proper meal.
BBQ catering in Thorney Island, cooked on site
Barbecue food is at its best straight from the grill, which is why we cook and serve as your guests come up. Give us your serving time and we will plan around it. We’re frequently asked to cater 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays and team days and staff summer parties, serving chicken skewers, beef burgers and BBQ ribs.
Near Thorney Island, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. Everything is cooked through properly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
- Area
- Thorney Island (PO10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Extras
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Numbers
- Crockery choices
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance from us
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
- Dietary requirements
- The address or postcode
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.
Towns and villages near Thorney Island
Also in Thorney Island
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to a buffet, everything is hot and freshly cooked. What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why book our barbecue in Thorney Island
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read how we price or our barbecue menu ideas.
Step by step
When we arrive, we position the grill under cover and get it up to heat. Then our chef cooks through the service time, timed to when you want to eat. A summer barbecue in Thorney Island stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it’s dark by about 7:05pm.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Choose your meats and sides.
- We check the space and quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave the area tidy.
How to prepare
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Let us know about children’s numbers
Get a quote
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.
Related guides
Barbecue venues around Thorney Island
Thorney Island is about 4 miles south-east of Havant, in West Sussex. We cater events of every size in Thorney Island. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 21 miles away.
Parks such as Eames Farm often have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first. For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Southbourne station, about 1.8 miles north-east. The sea is within about 4 miles of Thorney Island, so breezy days are common: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
For events in PO10, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook. Local streets include Hunter Road, Emsworth Road and Spartan Close; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Thorney Island, we also cover West Thorney (1 mile south-east), North Hayling (1 mile west), Tye (1 mile south-west), Northney (1 mile west) and Emsworth (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (11 miles east), Chichester (7 miles east), Selsey (9 miles south-east), Portfield (7 miles east), Yapton (14 miles east) and East Wittering (5 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Havant War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Emsworth Museum (1.6 miles north). Open spaces near Thorney Island include Nutborne Marshes.
- Schools near Thorney Island include Bourne Community College (1.9 miles north)
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Thorney Island
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Ask which items contain gluten
Running late? Let us know, and we’ll adjust where we can.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
Common questions in Thorney Island
Can you do a barbecue in Eames Farm?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We cook under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve, and we can label the vegetarian and vegan options.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes. Our chef cooks outdoors, under cover, at your event, with our staff serving and clearing.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
Summer is the busiest time, but we cook all year, with cover over the grill. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
Why choose BBQ catering in Thorney Island?
You enjoy the barbecue instead of cooking it
People around Thorney Island book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Summer parties in the garden
- Club open days
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
Historic houses near Thorney Island include Warblington Castle (2.1 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether plates or china are included
- Any travel or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away