Brighton and Hove · England
BBQ Catering in Carlton Hill
Give your guests a proper barbecue at your event in Carlton Hill. Our chef grills on site, so nobody you know is stuck at the barbecue.
- Leaving parties
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Club open days
Planning an event in Carlton Hill?
Perfect for your event in Carlton Hill
Food safety taken care of
People around Carlton Hill book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Street parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Club open days
- Summer staff days
Thinking of a barbecue in Queen's Park? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, typically the council’s.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether plates or china are included
- VAT, if it applies
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
BBQ catering in Carlton Hill, cooked on site
A barbecue is one of the easiest ways to feed a crowd in Carlton Hill: familiar food, lots of choice and no formality. With us cooking, nobody you know spends the afternoon at the grill. Typical bookings include Fêtes, fairs and sports days and fundraising days, with sausages, coleslaw and chicken skewers.
Barbecues around Carlton Hill are often relaxed garden affairs. A catered barbecue fits right in, with nobody you know stuck at the grill. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
- Location
- Carlton Hill (BN2, BN1, BN50)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Also available
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Barbecues in Carlton Hill: gardens, clubs and local tips
Carlton Hill is about 1 mile south of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Carlton Hill is well within our area for events and the places nearby. Carlton Hill is one of 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove we cover.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Brighton station, about 0.5 miles north-west. Nearby historic houses include Royal Pavilion (within half a mile west) and Preston Manor & Gardens (1.5 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. Carlton Hill is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first. With the coast within about a mile of Carlton Hill, wind is the thing to plan for: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
We cover events in every part of the BN2, BN1 and BN50 postcode area and the streets around it. From New Road, North Road and Brills Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and cook there. Carlton Hill is on the A259, which makes the journey straightforward. Close by, we cover events in Hanover (1 mile north), Brighton (1 mile north), West Hill (1 mile north-west), Kemptown (1 mile south-east) and Seven Dials (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Brighton and Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (3 miles west), Hangleton (3 miles north-west), Patcham (3 miles north), Westdene (3 miles north-west) and Saltdean (4 miles east). As one of the bigger places in Brighton and Hove, Carlton Hill has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Other landmarks nearby include Sussex Eye Hospital (0.7 miles south-east) and Churchill Square (0.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
- Local schools include Academy of Creative Training (within half a mile south) and Brighton Girls (0.9 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Devonshire Arms (less than half a mile east)
What BBQ catering costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
- Access to the cooking area
- Travel to Carlton Hill
What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Details that help
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Allergies we should know about
- The address or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
The process
We get there well ahead of food time, so the grill is hot by the time you want to eat. The smell soon brings people over. At midsummer, it’s light in Carlton Hill until about 9:15pm, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:05pm.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and get the grill hot.
- We cook and serve when you are ready to eat.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about children’s numbers
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
How to get a price
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- 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.
From the grill
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
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Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to a row of street-food vans, a single barbecue feeds your group together, with a menu planned around your guests. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at our prices page and menu ideas for your barbecue.
What comes off the grill
Pulled pork
Slow-cooked pork, pulled apart, and served in a soft roll, frequently with coleslaw.
Beef burgers
No barbecue is complete without burgers, loved by most ages.
FAQs for Carlton Hill
Is Carlton Hill close to London?
About 47 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cater at venues 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.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Sides include salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
How do you handle food safety?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, following Food Standards Agency advice.
Is clearing up included?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Tell us numbers so there’s enough.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
All the cooking and serving equipment comes with us, so you don’t need to find grills or tongs.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards