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BBQ Catering for Ardingly
Thinking about a catered barbecue in Ardingly? Our chef cooks on site, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
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BBQ catering for Ardingly
BBQ catering in Ardingly, cooked on site
With BBQ catering, the barbecue, the food and the cooking are all on us. Our chef grills on site in Ardingly, under cover, while our staff serve your guests and tidy up. We are often asked to cater garden parties and engagement and anniversary parties, with BBQ ribs, chicken skewers and beef burgers.
A barbecue in the countryside near Ardingly makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Ardingly (RH17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Extras
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
About the food
Chicken skewers
Chicken gives guests who don’t eat pork or beef a meat option.
Beef burgers
Burgers cook quickly on the grill, so they keep the queue moving.
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How many people are eating
- Season and day of the week
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- An estimate of numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any dietary needs or allergies
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Barbecue venues around Ardingly
Ardingly is about 3 miles north of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Ardingly and the surrounding area are covered for events. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Ardingly to Brighton (about 15 miles away).
If the day starts at a church like St Peter's Church, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. Coming by train? The nearest station is Balcombe station, about 2.5 miles west. Ardingly is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, 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 RH17. Whether your event is on High Street, Munnion Road and Price Way or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the barbecue to you. Close by, we cover events in Little London (1 mile north), Highbrook (1 mile north-east), Lindfield (2 miles south), Horsted Keynes (2 miles east) and West Hoathly (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (6 miles north-west), Horsham (10 miles west), Haywards Heath (3 miles south), Burgess Hill (7 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles north-east) and Broadfield (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Waterbury Castle (2 miles east) and Princess Royal Hospital (3.9 miles south). The countryside around Ardingly includes Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Ardingly Inn (within half a mile north-east)
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue if a few things are right. Check these:
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Ardingly
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Sausages
Working with your venue
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Who books BBQ catering in Ardingly?
No host spending the day cooking
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Street parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
Among the historic houses close to Ardingly are Priest House (2.2 miles north-east) and Gravetye Manor (3.1 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- The full menu and the sides
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Allergen information for every dish
Places near Ardingly
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How it works
If timings shift on the day, let your contact know, and we’ll work around it. Barbecue food is cooked through service, so it’s flexible. By late September, sunset in Ardingly is about 7:05pm; in December it’s about 3:55pm. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with a DIY barbecue, nobody you know spends the event at the grill, and the food is cooked properly by people who do it every week. The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Why book with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Timed around your day
See our pricing or our barbecue menu ideas.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
After service, our staff clear up, so there is very little left for you to do.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
FAQs for Ardingly
Is Ardingly too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Ardingly close to London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Will you clear up afterwards?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
Do you label the food for allergies?
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve, and we can label the vegetarian and vegan options.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Yes, on plates with salads, coleslaw and potatoes, and china is available on request.
Is the meat halal?
No. If guests need halal, arrange that separately; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
We can. The hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and the barbecue adds choice.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away