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BBQ Catering for Ashurst Wood
Thinking about a catered barbecue in Ashurst Wood? Our chef cooks on site, with halloumi skewers and a vegan option for non-meat eaters.
- Leaving parties
- Charity fundraisers
- Work barbecues
BBQ catering for Ashurst Wood
About our BBQ catering in Ashurst Wood
In Ashurst Wood, a barbecue is a favourite for relaxed events: plenty of choice, nothing fussy and everyone happy. With us cooking, nobody you know spends the afternoon at the grill. We serve pulled pork, beef burgers and beef brisket, and we are frequently booked for community fun days and birthdays and milestone parties.
Near Ashurst Wood, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll plan the route. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
- Location
- Ashurst Wood (RH19)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Also available
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Ashurst Wood
Is Ashurst Wood close to London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Ashurst Wood too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What do children typically eat?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who does not eat meat. Let us know numbers for children.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
Do you need anything from us?
Mostly space and access: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We will check anything else with you.
Should we have every meat?
Three or four meats plus the vegetarian and vegan options suits most groups. A shorter menu also speeds up service.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Midweek dates are normally easier to get. Use our quote form.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Perfect for your event in Ashurst Wood
Add a hog roast for bigger events
In Ashurst Wood and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Community fun days
- Family celebrations
- Leaving and retirement parties
For a fundraiser at a school like Ashurst Wood Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and any London charges
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Allergen information for every dish
Barbecues in Ashurst Wood: gardens, clubs and local tips
Ashurst Wood is about 2 miles south-east of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Planning a catered barbecue in Ashurst Wood? We can help. We cater 371 places in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 21 miles away.
Coming by train? East Grinstead station is about 2.1 miles away. Within reach of Ashurst Wood are historic houses such as Hammerwood Park (1.9 miles north-east) and Standen (2 miles west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. Ashurst Wood is within about 2 miles of the High Weald National Landscape. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
We bring barbecues to events all over the RH19 postcode area and the streets around it. Your event could be at a house on Woods Hill Lane, Wray Close and Woods Hill Close or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Neighbouring places where we cater events include East Grinstead (2 miles north-west), Hammerwood (2 miles north-east), Saint Hill Green (2 miles west), Dormans Park (3 miles north-west) and Dormansland (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Crawley (9 miles west), Horsham (15 miles west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-west), Broadfield (10 miles west) and Bewbush (11 miles west).
A little further out are East Grinstead Museum (1.6 miles north-west) and Bolebroke Castle (3.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Local schools include Stoke Brunswick School (within half a mile north-east) and Sackville School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Maypole Inn (within half a mile east)
Why choose BBQ catering in Ashurst Wood?
Next to doing the barbecue yourself, no host is stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the food is cooked properly by people who do it every week. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
See our pricing and BBQ menu ideas.
The process
Barbecue food is best straight off the grill, so we cook and serve through the agreed time. Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the start, so nobody waits for the first round. A summer barbecue in Ashurst Wood stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it is dark by about 7:05pm.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- We tidy up before we go.
Before we arrive
- Think about where the smoke will drift
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
We cook as your guests come up, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
A closer look at the menu
Sausages
Grilled until golden and cooked right through, they’re the easy crowd-pleaser.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
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More for events in Ashurst Wood
What BBQ catering costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
- Season and day of the week
- Travel to Ashurst Wood
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
When you contact us, please mention:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the event is
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and time of the event
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Where the barbecue can go in Ashurst Wood
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Sausages
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away