West Sussex · England
BBQ Catering in Birchgrove
Six barbecue meats and proper vegetarian and vegan options, grilled at your venue in Birchgrove by our chef. We serve and tidy up.
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Sports clubs and team events
Planning an event in Birchgrove?
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
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.
BBQ catering for your event in Birchgrove
A barbecue is one of the easiest ways to feed a crowd in Birchgrove: familiar food, lots of choice and no formality. With us cooking, nobody you know spends the afternoon at the grill. Typical bookings include fundraising days and 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays, serving BBQ ribs, pulled pork and sausages.
Country barbecues near Birchgrove are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you are not left handing out rolls.
- Area
- Birchgrove (RH17)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The process
If timings shift on the day, let your contact know, and we will work around it. Barbecue food is cooked through service, so it’s flexible. In Birchgrove, late May sunsets come at about 8:50pm and midsummer ones at about 9:20pm, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Include children in your numbers
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a catered barbecue
Here’s what affects the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- Travel to Birchgrove
- Numbers
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rough numbers
Send us the date, the address or RH17 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Why choose BBQ catering in Birchgrove?
Next to a row of street-food vans, a single barbecue feeds your group together, with a menu planned around your guests. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why Birchgrove hosts choose us
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
Take a look at our prices page and our barbecue menu ideas.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
After service, our staff clear up, leaving the spot tidy.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, at extra cost.
What we serve, dish by dish
Chicken skewers
Skewers are easy to serve and easy to eat, on a plate or in a roll.
Sausages
Barbecued sausages are always popular, served in a roll or with sides.
Also near Birchgrove
Other occasions in Birchgrove
Why choose BBQ catering in Birchgrove?
Add a hog roast for bigger events
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- Summer staff days
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Big birthday parties
- Charity fundraisers
Churches such as Chelwood Gate Church rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby usually does.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What crockery is supplied
- VAT, if it applies
FAQs for Birchgrove
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Birchgrove from London?
About 31 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cater in Birchgrove?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Birchgrove and the rest of West Sussex included. Send us the address for a quote.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
Summer is the busiest time, but we cook all year, with cover over the grill. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Tell us numbers so there is enough.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
We bring cover for the grill, but guests will want shelter too.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Meat is cooked until it is steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
What meats do you barbecue?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
Birchgrove barbecues: local tips
Birchgrove is about 5 miles south of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. We cater events of every size in Birchgrove. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 16 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Birchgrove are Priest House (2.9 miles north-west) and Gravetye Manor (3.5 miles north-west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Birchgrove, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Anywhere in RH17, we can cook on site for your guests. For events just outside Birchgrove, we cover Chelwood Gate (1 mile east), Chelwood Common (1 mile south-east), Danehill (1 mile south), Horsted Keynes (2 miles south-west) and Wych Cross (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (9 miles north-west), Horsham (14 miles west), Haywards Heath (5 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (8 miles south-west), East Grinstead (5 miles north) and Broadfield (9 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Heaven Farm Museum (2.3 miles south) and Waterbury Castle (1.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Birchgrove include Brickfield Meadow.
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
- BBQ ribs
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- 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