Brighton and Hove · England
BBQ Catering for Brighton and Hove
Planning a catered barbecue in Brighton and Hove? We cook outdoors under cover, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
- Summer parties in the garden
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
Book a BBQ in Brighton and Hove
How our BBQ catering works in Brighton and Hove
The point of a catered barbecue is that you get to enjoy it. We look after the grill, the serving and the clearing, while you look after your guests. Typical bookings include close and cul-de-sac parties and fundraising barbecues, with coleslaw, chicken skewers and halloumi skewers.
Birthdays, staff days and club events in Brighton and Hove all suit a catered barbecue. The common need is a spot outside for the grill. Everything is cooked through properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
- Area
- Brighton and Hove (BN3, BN41, BN1)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Extras
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Instead of asking a friend to man the grill, a catered barbecue means everyone gets to be a guest, and the food is cooked by people who do it every week. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our barbecue in Brighton and Hove
- Served at the time you choose
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Six meats to choose from
- Add a hog roast alongside
Read how we price or menu ideas for your barbecue.
Planning the cooking spot
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what we look for:
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- A spot well clear of buildings
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Brighton and Hove
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- Jacket potatoes
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
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How it works
Before service, we set up the grill and the serving table on the agreed spot. Then our chef cooks and the team serves through the time you’ve chosen. At midsummer, it is light in Brighton and Hove until about 9:20pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it is dark by about 7:05pm.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check availability and the space for the barbecue and send a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
- We cook and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Choose the menu a week or so before
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Barbecues in Brighton and Hove: gardens, clubs and local tips
Brighton and Hove is in England. We cover Brighton and Hove and its neighbours for events. We bring barbecues to 30 places across Brighton and Hove.
Thinking of a barbecue in Hove Park? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, usually the council’s. After a christening at a church such as Holy Cross 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 Brighton and Hove, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first. The sea is within about 3 miles of Brighton and Hove, so breezy days are common: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
Events anywhere in BN3, BN41 and BN1 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and roughly how many guests. That could mean an event in a garden on New Church Road, Princes Square and Station Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. You will find Brighton and Hove on the A270 and A293, which makes the journey straightforward. Close by, we cover events in Aldrington (1 mile south-west), West Blatchington (1 mile north-east), Hove (1 mile south-east), Prestonville (2 miles east) and Brunswick (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Brighton (3 miles east), Carlton Hill (3 miles east), Hanover (3 miles east), Kemptown (3 miles south-east), Hollingdean (3 miles east) and Whitehawk (4 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include British Engineerium (0.7 miles north-east) and Churchill Square (2.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Brighton and Hove includes Thundersbarrow Hill and Ladies Mile.
- Schools near Brighton and Hove include Hove Park School (0.5 miles north-east) and The Drive Prep School (1 mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Atlas pub (within half a mile north)
A closer look at the menu
Chicken skewers
Chicken on skewers suits mingling guests, on a plate or in a roll.
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are quick to grill, so they keep the queue moving alongside the slow-cooked meats.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Travel to Brighton and Hove
- Site access
- Whether you want china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, send us:
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Roughly how many people
- The date and time of the event
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
Running late? Let us know, and we will adjust where we can.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
Why choose BBQ catering in Brighton and Hove?
No host spending the day cooking
Hosts in Brighton and Hove book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Street parties
- Garden parties
- Work barbecues
- Family celebrations
Within reach of Brighton and Hove are historic houses such as Portslade Manor (1.3 miles west) and Preston Manor & Gardens (1.7 miles east). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one.
Questions to ask before you book
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Brighton and Hove questions
Which station is closest to Brighton and Hove?
Aldrington station, in Brighton and Hove itself.
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Of course. With salads and potatoes, it’s a proper meal on a plate.
Do you offer halal meat?
No. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Tell us numbers so there is enough.
Do you come to Brighton and Hove?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away