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Barbecue Catering in Ansty, West Sussex
A catered barbecue for events around Ansty: hot food off the grill, salads and sides, served by our staff.
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Evening wedding food
A barbecue near Ansty
Where the barbecue can go in Ansty
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A spot where smoke won’t blow into the house or marquee
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Ansty
- Beef burgers
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- Jacket potatoes
BBQ catering in Ansty, served hot
The point of a catered barbecue is that you get to enjoy it. We look after the grill, the serving and the clearing, so your time goes on your guests, not the food. Typical bookings include team days and staff summer parties and 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays, with BBQ ribs, sausages and coleslaw.
Near Ansty, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. You get a barbecue without the work: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
- Area
- Ansty (RH17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Extras
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Instead of asking a friend to man the grill, a catered barbecue means everyone gets to be a guest, and food safety is in professional hands. The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Timed around your day
- Meat-free choices on every menu
Take a look at our prices page and menu ideas for your barbecue.
How it works
We get there well ahead of food time, so the grill is hot by the time you want to eat. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Evening barbecues in Ansty need a little planning: daylight lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:05pm. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover before service.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Preparing for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Include children in your numbers
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
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Who books BBQ catering in Ansty?
Meat-free choices that are not an afterthought
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Ansty. For example:
- Evening wedding food
- Charity fundraisers
- Leaving parties
- Work barbecues
Nearby historic houses include Ockenden Manor (1.2 miles north-east) and Tyes Place (3 miles north). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Before you book anyone
- What crockery is supplied
- VAT, if it applies
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
Our staff keep the serving table tidy and topped up, so the barbecue looks as good at the end as at the start.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
Barbecue venues around Ansty
Ansty is about 3 miles west of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. We’re happy to travel to Ansty for events and the places nearby. We cater all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Ansty to Brighton (11 miles away).
For a fundraiser at a school like Warden Park School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. If guests are travelling by rail, Haywards Heath station is about 2.6 miles away. Ansty is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Wherever your event is in RH17, we can cook on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Upton Drive, Bolney Road and Deaks Paddock, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Abbotsford (2 miles south-east), Goddards Green (2 miles south), Hickstead (2 miles south-west), Jacob's Post (3 miles south-east) and World's End (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (8 miles north), Horsham (8 miles north-west), Haywards Heath (3 miles east), East Grinstead (11 miles north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-west) and Lancing (13 miles south-west).
A little further out are The Dene Hospital (2 miles south) and Cuckfield Museum (1.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Ansty include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
What we serve, dish by dish
Beef brisket
Sliced brisket adds a grown-up touch, especially at a wedding or work event.
Pulled pork
A pulled pork roll is a barbecue favourite.
What else we do in Ansty
What BBQ catering costs
We work out each quote from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Rough numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary requirements
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Ansty
Is Ansty close to London?
About 35 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Ansty?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Beef burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, with halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Sides include salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
We cook under cover, so rain isn’t a problem for the food. Have a gazebo, marquee or room indoors for eating.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes.
Do you offer halal meat?
No, we don’t offer halal meat. Our meat-free options are there, or halal food would need to be arranged separately.
Do you come to Ansty?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
Do you need anything from us?
Space and a way in, mainly: somewhere level outside for the barbecue and the serving table. We will confirm details when we quote.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away