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BBQ Catering in Tortington
BBQ catering in Tortington: our chef cooks on site, with burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, served hot by our staff.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Fundraising days
- Informal weddings
Book a BBQ in Tortington
FAQs for Tortington
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We cook under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Which station is closest to Tortington?
Ford station, in Tortington itself.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Cooking properly is our job: separate equipment for raw and cooked food, and everything cooked through.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Tell us about allergies in advance.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
What meats do you barbecue?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Most events pick three or four.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
We cook under cover, so the season does not stop us. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
BBQ catering in Tortington, served hot
A barbecue is one of the easiest ways to feed a crowd in Tortington: plenty of choice, nothing fussy and everyone happy. The difference with a catered barbecue is that nobody from your party is stuck at the grill. For garden parties and 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays, we can cook halloumi skewers, beef brisket and beef burgers for your guests.
Near Tortington, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will handle the rest. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Tortington (BN18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Extras
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Barbecues in Tortington: gardens, clubs and local tips
Tortington is about 3 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Events in Tortington are part of our patch. We cater all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Tortington to Brighton (19 miles away).
Historic houses near Tortington include Ecclesden Manor (4.7 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. PTAs at schools such as Arundel CofE Primary School frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Tortington. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first. With the coast within about 3 miles of Tortington, 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 BN18 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Ford Road and Gaugemaster Way or a nearby road, we can set up and cook there. We also bring barbecues to events in Ford (1 mile south), Lyminster (1 mile east), Arundel (1 mile north-east), Wick (2 miles south-east) and Climping (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles south-west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (3 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Arundel Castle (1.8 miles north-east) and Arundel and District Hospital (1.4 miles north). The countryside around Tortington includes WWT Arundel.
- Nearby schools include The Littlehampton Academy (2.3 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Arundel Arms Public House At Ford Station (within half a mile south)
The menu, dish by dish
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are quick to grill, which helps at busy times.
Chicken skewers
Chicken skewers are grilled on site, a lighter choice than burgers.
How we price a catered barbecue
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- The journey to the venue
- The number of people
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy it is to reach the spot
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to Tortington
What else we do in Tortington
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue with a little planning. A quick checklist:
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- A spot well clear of buildings
- Permission from the venue or landowner
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the grill
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
What happens on the day
A barbecue is cooked as people eat, so we arrive ahead of food time and cook to demand. That keeps everything hot and fresh. Evening barbecues in Tortington need a little planning: daylight lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:05pm. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- Show us the space.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Name a contact for the day
- Think about where the smoke will drift
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to a formal plated meal, a barbecue keeps things informal, and it doesn’t need a kitchen. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our barbecue in Tortington
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- A full barbecue menu
- An itemised quote
Take a look at how we price or BBQ menu ideas.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we’ll adjust where we can.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
Why choose BBQ catering in Tortington?
Halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
People around Tortington book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Club open days
Coming by train? Ford station serves Tortington directly.
Comparing caterers
- Whether plates or china are included
- If the price includes VAT
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Any travel or access charges
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away