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Barbecue Catering in Bolney, West Sussex
BBQ catering for events in Bolney: grilled on site and served by our team, so you can enjoy the day.
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Evening wedding food
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
A barbecue near Bolney
How our BBQ catering works in Bolney
There’s something about a barbecue that gets people talking: the smell, the queue and the plates piled high. We’ll find the right spot at your venue in Bolney. On the menu are pulled pork, BBQ ribs and coleslaw, and we’re often booked for leaving and retirement parties and club open days.
Country barbecues near Bolney are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. You get a barbecue without the work: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
- Area
- Bolney (RH17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Extras
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Site access
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
- Travel to Bolney
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Any venue rules
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
Other occasions in Bolney
Why choose BBQ catering in Bolney?
Next to a row of street-food vans, a single barbecue feeds your group together, on a menu you’ve agreed in advance. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why us?
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
Take a look at how we price or BBQ menu ideas.
A closer look at the menu
Pulled pork
Pulled pork is slow-cooked until it falls apart, piled into rolls, often with coleslaw.
Sausages
Cooked through and browned on the grill, sausages are simple and satisfying.
Planning a barbecue in Bolney
Bolney is about 4 miles north-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Bolney and the surrounding area are covered for events. We cater all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 12 miles away.
Within reach of Bolney are historic houses such as Ockenden Manor (2.5 miles east) and Tyes Place (3.2 miles north-east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. After a christening at a church such as St Mary Magdalene's Church, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Bolney. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Events anywhere in RH17 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue. That could mean an event in a garden on The Street, Cherry Lane and Top Street, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. For events just outside Bolney, we cover Crosspost (1 mile south-west), Twineham Green (2 miles south), Twineham (2 miles south), Wineham (3 miles south-west) and Kent Street (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (8 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles east), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include The Dene Hospital (2.6 miles south-east) and Cuckfield Museum (2.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
Common questions in Bolney
Do you come out to small places like Bolney?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Bolney close to London?
About 35 miles from central London.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
We bring cover for the grill, but guests will want shelter too.
Do you need anything from us?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Tell us what’s available on site and we will confirm the rest when we quote.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
You will get allergen information for everything we serve, and we can label the vegetarian and vegan options.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
We cook under cover, so the season does not stop us. In winter, plan lighting and somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Do you cover Bolney?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Bolney and the rest of West Sussex included. Send us the address for a quote.
How many meats should we choose?
Three or four meats plus the vegetarian and vegan options suits most groups. Fewer items keeps service quick.
The process
We arrive in good time before service, so the barbecue is ready when you are. Your guests will smell it before they see it. For an evening barbecue in Bolney, 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.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We serve as people come up.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Request gluten-free rolls
We bring everything we need to cook and serve, so you don’t need to find grills or tongs.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, quoted separately.
Before you choose a spot
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what we look for:
- Parking near the grill
- A clear way in from where we park
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
Who books BBQ catering in Bolney?
Add a hog roast for bigger events
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- Street parties
- Garden parties
- Big birthday parties
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
For anyone arriving by rail, Wivelsfield station, about 4.1 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- The full menu and the sides
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether plates or china are included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away