West Sussex · England
BBQ Catering in Blackstone
Planning a catered barbecue in Blackstone? Our chef cooks on site, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Summer parties in the garden
BBQ catering for Blackstone
How our BBQ catering works in Blackstone
Some of the best barbecues are the ones where the host gets to sit down. Our chef cooks, our staff serve and we tidy up afterwards, so your time goes on your guests, not the food. For evening wedding food and work barbecues, we will put together a menu of beef burgers, BBQ ribs and beef brisket and more.
Near Blackstone, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll plan the route. Everything is cooked through properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
- Area
- Blackstone (BN5)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Alongside
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Step by step
With cover over the grill, the weather rarely holds us up, though your guests will want shelter if it rains. For an evening barbecue in Blackstone, 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.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and get the grill hot.
- We cook and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Name a contact for the day
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
How to get a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Related guides
Common questions in Blackstone
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Blackstone?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Of course. A barbecue works as a plated meal with sides; ask about china if you’d like it.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
Yes. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage, cooked separately from the meat.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
Once your date is fixed, particularly for a summer weekend. But ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
What do you need from the venue?
Mostly space and access: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We will check anything else with you.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: use our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Blackstone
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Blackstone. Popular choices:
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Summer staff days
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Churches such as The Parish Church of St Bartholomew rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby typically does.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether plates or china are included
- Travel and any London charges
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to a buffet, everything is hot and freshly cooked. 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. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
What you get with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Six meats to choose from
- Timed around your day
Read our prices page or our barbecue menu ideas.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the moment service begins, so nobody waits for the first burgers.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, quoted separately.
Where the barbecue can go in Blackstone
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear way in from where we park
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- A green light from whoever owns the site
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Distance from us
- Season and day of the week
- Crockery choices
- Numbers
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
What comes off the grill
Beef burgers
No barbecue is complete without burgers, loved by most ages.
BBQ ribs
Ribs make a barbecue feel like a feast, served alongside the burgers and sausages.
For event organisers in Blackstone
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Barbecue venues around Blackstone
Blackstone is about 5 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We’re happy to travel to Blackstone for events and the places nearby. We bring barbecues to all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 8 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Hassocks station, about 3.9 miles east, is the nearest station. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Blackstone, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN5, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as Blackstone Lane and Blackstone Street, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Other places close to Blackstone we cover include Woodmancote (1 mile south-west), High Cross (1 mile north-east), Albourne (1 mile east), Albourne Street (1 mile east) and Albourne Green (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (13 miles north), Horsham (10 miles north), Worthing (10 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (8 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (5 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find The Dene Hospital (3.8 miles north-east) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (3.6 miles east). The countryside around Blackstone includes Woods Mill and Wolstonbury Hill.
Also near Blackstone
What else we do in Blackstone
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away