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Barbecue Catering in West Marden, West Sussex
Want a barbecue in West Marden without standing at the grill? We bring the food, the barbecue and the staff, from burgers to brisket.
- Big birthday parties
- Fundraising barbecues
- Engagement and anniversary parties
BBQ catering in West Marden
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with a cold buffet, everything is hot and freshly cooked. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What you get with us
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- A full barbecue menu
Read our prices page and menu ideas for your barbecue.
How our BBQ catering works in West Marden
In West Marden, a barbecue is a favourite for relaxed events: familiar food, lots of choice and no formality. The difference with a catered barbecue is that nobody from your party is stuck at the grill. Whether it’s summer parties in the garden and engagement and anniversary parties, we will put together a menu of coleslaw, pulled pork and sausages.
Near West Marden, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Location
- West Marden (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Pulled pork
Pulled pork is slow-cooked until it falls apart, piled into rolls.
Sausages
Barbecued sausages are always popular, served in a roll or with sides.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
Our staff keep the serving table tidy and topped up, right through the service.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
Perfect for your event in West Marden
Meat-free choices that aren’t an afterthought
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. For example:
- Garden parties
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Informal weddings
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
If guests are travelling by rail, Rowlands Castle station is about 2.8 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
What the cooking area needs
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- A clear way in from where we park
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in West Marden
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
How we price a catered barbecue
The biggest factors are:
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
- Crockery choices
- Travel to West Marden
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Roughly how many people
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
FAQs for West Marden
Is West Marden too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is West Marden from London?
About 53 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do halal?
No. If guests need halal, arrange that separately.
Will children like the BBQ?
Burgers and sausages are typically the children’s favourites, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who does not eat meat. Let us know numbers for children.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
Will you clear up afterwards?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
Do you come to West Marden?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, West Marden and the rest of West Sussex included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Step by step
Our chef runs the grill while our staff serve, so service stays steady. When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area. A summer barbecue in West Marden stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:05pm.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- At serving time, the chef grills and the team serves.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Gather dietary requirements early
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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A catered BBQ in West Marden: what to know
West Marden is about 5 miles east of Horndean, in West Sussex. West Marden is well within our area for events. West Marden is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from West Marden to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
Historic houses near West Marden include Uppark (2.6 miles north). 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 Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. West Marden is within about 4 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 cater events across PO18 and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside West Marden, we also cover Forestside (1 mile south-west), Chalton (3 miles north-west), Blendworth (4 miles west), Buriton (5 miles north-west) and Nursted (5 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (13 miles south-east), Chichester (8 miles south-east), Selsey (14 miles south), Emsworth (5 miles south), Portfield (8 miles south-east) and Yapton (14 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Havant War Memorial Hospital (5.6 miles south-west) and Clanfield Earthwork (4.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near West Marden include Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Compton Down.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Coach And Horses Public House (0.8 miles north)
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away