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Barbecue Catering in Waterbeach, West Sussex
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, grilled at your venue in Waterbeach by our chef. We serve and tidy up.
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Retirement do’s
- Garden parties
BBQ catering for Waterbeach
BBQ catering in Waterbeach, cooked on site
From a small family gathering to a big club day, a catered barbecue scales to the occasion. Give us an idea of numbers and we will suggest a menu. Typical bookings include Fêtes, fairs and sports days and retirement do’s, with BBQ ribs, halloumi skewers and beef brisket.
In a small place like Waterbeach, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you are not left handing out rolls.
- Location
- Waterbeach (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Extras
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Places near Waterbeach
What else we do in Waterbeach
Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Crockery choices
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How many people are eating
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The address or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
What comes off the grill
Sausages
Children normally head straight for the sausages, and they’re easy to eat standing up.
Beef brisket
Sliced brisket adds a grown-up touch, especially at a wedding or work event.
Waterbeach: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Waterbeach?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Waterbeach?
Chichester station, about 3.2 miles south-west of the centre.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
We can. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Of course. A barbecue works as a plated meal with sides.
Is the meat halal?
We don’t. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Midweek dates are normally easier to get. Use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
After service, our staff clear up, leaving the spot tidy.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
Why choose BBQ catering in Waterbeach?
Can be paired with a hog roast
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Waterbeach. For example:
- Big birthday parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Club open days
- Charity fundraisers
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Boxgrove CofE Primary School, frequently want a barbecue.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether plates or china are included
Step by step
One of us cooks, the others serve, so service stays steady. When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area. At midsummer, it is light in Waterbeach until about 9:20pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it is dark by about 7:05pm.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
How to prepare
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Related guides
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with a sit-down meal, a barbecue is relaxed and sociable, and needs no kitchen at the venue. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why Waterbeach hosts choose us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Timed around your day
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See our prices page or BBQ menu ideas.
Planning the cooking spot
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what we look for:
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- A spot where smoke will not blow into the house or marquee
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
A catered BBQ in Waterbeach: what to know
Waterbeach is about 3 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Hosts in Waterbeach book us for events of all sizes. Waterbeach is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Waterbeach to Brighton (about 26 miles away).
Historic houses near Waterbeach include Goodwood House (0.5 miles north-west) and West Dean House (3.3 miles north-west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. After a christening at a church such as The Priory Church of St Mary and St Blaize, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Anywhere in PO18, we can bring the barbecue to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For events just outside Waterbeach, we cover Strettington (1 mile south), Westerton (1 mile south-west), Halnaker (1 mile east), Boxgrove (1 mile south-east) and Maudlin (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles south), Chichester (3 miles south-west), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles south-east) and Emsworth (9 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Castle (2.6 miles south-west) and The Chichester City Museum (2.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Waterbeach include Levin Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- 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