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Barbecue Catering in Barns Green, West Sussex
Planning a catered barbecue in Barns Green? Our chef cooks on site, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Summer staff days
- Club open days
A barbecue near Barns Green
BBQ catering for your event in Barns Green
BBQ catering means we bring the barbecue and do the cooking. We cook on site at your event in Barns Green, outdoors under cover, and our staff serve and clear. Typical bookings include informal weddings and close and cul-de-sac parties, serving BBQ ribs, beef brisket and halloumi skewers.
Near Barns Green, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. Everything is cooked through properly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
- Where
- Barns Green (RH13)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Also available
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Barns Green questions
Do you come out to small places like Barns Green?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Barns Green?
Christs Hospital station, about 1.9 miles north-east of the centre.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes.
Should we have every meat?
Not generally. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes. Our chef cooks outdoors, under cover, at your event, and our staff serve and clear.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tell us your numbers and we will suggest a split.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
When should we book BBQ catering?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Midweek dates are generally easier to get. Send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Barns Green
Food handled by a professional team
In Barns Green and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Community fun days
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Sports clubs and team events
- Summer parties in the garden
PTAs at schools such as Barns Green Primary School frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
- Any travel or access charges
- How dietary needs are handled
About the food
Beef brisket
Sliced brisket adds a grown-up touch.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Towns and villages near Barns Green
More for events in Barns Green
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Access to the cooking area
- Numbers
- Season and day of the week
- Crockery choices
What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Instead of a takeaway delivery, the cooking is part of the atmosphere, with the smell drawing people over. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- A clear quote with everything listed
- A full barbecue menu
- Timed around your day
Read how we price or our barbecue menu ideas.
Barbecue venues around Barns Green
Barns Green is about 4 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Thinking about a catered barbecue in Barns Green? We can help. We bring barbecues to all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 17 miles away.
If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Christs Hospital station, roughly 1.9 miles north-east of the centre.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH13, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Local streets include The Hordens, Smugglers Way and Finians Field; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Barns Green, we also cover Brooks Green (1 mile south), Itchingfield (1 mile north), Southwater (2 miles east), Tower Hill (3 miles north-east) and Broadbridge Heath (3 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (10 miles north-east), Worthing (14 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south) and Lancing (14 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Horsham Hospital (4 miles north-east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (1.6 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Knepp Wildland.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Queen's Head Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
What happens on the day
A barbecue is cooked as people eat, so we arrive ahead of food time and cook to demand. It means food comes off the grill hot. For an evening barbecue in Barns Green, think about light: daylight lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:05pm. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- 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
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
We cook as your guests come up, while our staff serve and keep things flowing.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
- Parking near the grill
- A spot well clear of buildings
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Barns Green
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away