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Event Catering for Shoreham-by-Sea
Catering in Shoreham-by-Sea: a hog roast, a barbecue or both, cooked on site, and served by our staff.
- Weddings
- Film and TV crews
- Milestone birthdays
Caterers in Shoreham-by-Sea
What happens on the day
On the day, we arrive in good time and set up under cover on the agreed spot. With a hog roast we start early; with a barbecue we cook as people eat, so we plan our arrival around your serving time. Winter events in Shoreham-by-Sea are dark by about 3:55pm, so think about lights and shelter for guests.
- Send us your date, venue and rough numbers.
- Pick the food with our help.
- We arrive in good time and set up under cover.
- We serve when you are ready.
- We tidy up before we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
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Event catering in Shoreham-by-Sea, cooked on site
When you’re comparing caterers in Shoreham-by-Sea, start with the menu. Ours is simple and generous: slow-roasted pork carved into rolls, or a barbecue with burgers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. We serve halloumi skewers, pulled pork and beef brisket, and we are regularly asked to cater wedding breakfasts and evening food and wakes.
Shoreham-by-Sea has halls, clubs, pubs and function venues, as well as plenty of gardens. Wherever there is room outside to cook, we can work. Everything we serve is cooked at your venue, from a carved hog roast to a full barbecue.
- Location
- Shoreham-by-Sea (BN43, BN15, BN42)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- A carved hog roast or a barbecue
- Also available
- Vegetarian and vegan options, salads and sides
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Caterers in Shoreham-by-Sea: venues and local tips
Shoreham-by-Sea is about 4 miles west of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. Shoreham-by-Sea is well within our area for events and the places nearby. Shoreham-by-Sea is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 6 miles away.
If guests are travelling by rail, Shoreham-By-Sea station serves Shoreham-by-Sea directly. Churches such as St Mary de Haura Church rarely have room to cook, but a hall or garden nearby generally does. The sea is within about a mile of Shoreham-by-Sea, so breezy days are common: we choose a sheltered cooking spot and secure our cover.
For events in BN43, BN15 and BN42, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. We can cater an event on streets such as Adelaide Square, High Street and Rainbow Square, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Shoreham-by-Sea sits on or near the A27 and A259, which makes travel to your event easy. We also bring hog roasts to events in Brighton and Hove (4 miles east), Hove (4 miles east), Brighton (6 miles east), Worthing (6 miles west) and Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Southlands Hospital (0.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Thundersbarrow Hill and Shoreham Beach.
- Local schools include Shoreham College (1 mile east) and Shoreham Academy (1.1 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Crabtree pub (within half a mile south-west)
Why choose event catering in Shoreham-by-Sea?
One caterer for any kind of event
As caterers in Shoreham-by-Sea, we’re booked for all kinds of events. Some of the most common are:
- Location shoots
- Wakes
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Garden parties
Nearby historic houses include Portslade Manor (2.3 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check whether it uses approved caterers and allows cooking on site.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether plates or china are included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Is our catering right for your event?
Compared with doing it yourself, you get your day back. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Timed around your day
- Cooked on site by our chef
Shoreham-by-Sea questions
What’s the nearest station to Shoreham-by-Sea?
Shoreham-By-Sea station, in Shoreham-by-Sea itself.
Is Shoreham-by-Sea close to London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London.
Does the venue need a kitchen?
No kitchen needed: we just need a level, open spot outside.
Do you cover Shoreham-by-Sea?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
Hog roast or BBQ: which is better?
A hog roast is the showpiece; a barbecue gives more variety. For big events, both works well.
How far ahead should we book caterers?
The earlier the better for summer weekends and Christmas. Midweek dates are frequently easier. Fill in our quote form.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Find out who avoids pork for the alternatives
- Request gluten-free rolls
Our chef cooks and our staff serve, so the queue keeps moving.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work for our catering if a few things are right. Check these:
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and trees
- Enough room for people to queue
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- Rotisserie chicken
- Sausages
- Potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- Hog roast rolls
A closer look at the menu
Beef burgers
Our chef grills beef burgers to order, hot off the barbecue.
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which works well for larger groups.
What catering costs
Things that change the price:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
- Numbers
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
When you enquire, please mention:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your date and serving time
- Your menu choices
- The venue or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards