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BBQ Catering for West Ashling
Treat your guests to a catered BBQ at your event in West Ashling. Our chef grills on site, so nobody you know is stuck at the barbecue.
- Fundraising barbecues
- Informal weddings
- Summer parties in the garden
BBQ catering in West Ashling
Events we cater in West Ashling
A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Leaving parties
- Neighbourhood parties
- Fundraising days
Coming by train? Bosham station, about 1.2 miles south, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Travel and any London charges
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
BBQ catering for your event in West Ashling
The barbecue goes on a level, open spot outdoors with cover over it, well clear of walls, marquee sides and trees. Send us a picture of the space and we will confirm it. We are often asked to cater reunions and family get-togethers and evening wedding food, with pulled pork, chicken skewers and halloumi skewers.
Near West Ashling, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will plan the route. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- West Ashling (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Also available
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we’ll work around it where possible.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
Towns and villages near West Ashling
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Step by step
We arrive in good time before service, so the grill is hot by the time you want to eat. Your guests will smell it before they see it. At midsummer, it’s light in West Ashling until about 9:20pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:05pm.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- We tidy up before we go.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or PO18 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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A barbecue or other catering?
Next to a buffet, barbecue food is hot and cooked to order, and nothing sits out all afternoon. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our barbecue in West Ashling
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
Take a look at our prices page and our barbecue menu ideas.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue with a little planning. Check these:
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- Parking near the grill
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in West Ashling
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- BBQ ribs
What affects the price in West Ashling
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel to West Ashling
- Access to the cooking area
- Crockery choices
- The date and time of year
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any venue rules
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
West Ashling: your questions answered
Which station is closest to West Ashling?
Bosham station, about 1.2 miles south of the centre.
Is West Ashling close to London?
About 55 miles from central London.
Do you cover West Ashling?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
When should we book BBQ catering?
Once your date is fixed, particularly for a summer weekend. Short notice is still worth a try: fill in our quote form.
Can you do halal?
We do not offer halal. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
The cooking area is covered, so it is guests who need a wet-weather plan.
How many meats should we choose?
Not usually. Mix quick-grilled items with pulled pork or brisket.
Working with your venue
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.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
What comes off the grill
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes for a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Planning a barbecue in West Ashling
West Ashling is about 3 miles north-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Planning a catered barbecue in West Ashling? We can help. West Ashling is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from West Ashling to Southampton (about 24 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Funtington Primary School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. Churches such as The Parish Church of St Mary rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby generally does. West Ashling is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
We bring barbecues to events all over the PO18 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater an event on streets such as Heather Close, Ashling Close and Portal Close, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Neighbouring places where we cater events include East Ashling (1 mile east), Funtington (1 mile north-west), Broadbridge (1 mile south), Hambrook (1 mile west) and West Stoke (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (9 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (4 miles west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Chichester Centre (3.6 miles east) and Chichester Castle (3.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near West Ashling include Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Stoke Down.
- Local pubs include The Horse And Groom Public House (0.7 miles north-east)
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards