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Barbecue Catering in Chelwood Common, West Sussex
Planning a barbecue in Chelwood Common and don’t want to cook? We bring the food, the barbecue and the staff, with burgers, ribs, pulled pork and more.
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A barbecue near Chelwood Common
Occasions we serve in Chelwood Common
Cooked properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart
People around Chelwood Common book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Work barbecues
- Summer parties in the garden
- Reunions and family get-togethers
Historic houses near Chelwood Common include Priest House (3.9 miles north-west) and Standen (4.5 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
Comparing caterers
- The full menu and the sides
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether plates or china are included
BBQ catering in Chelwood Common, served hot
Barbecues are good at pleasing everyone, because there’s beef, chicken and pork to choose from, plus halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Popular choices include BBQ ribs, coleslaw and beef brisket, and we’re often booked for leaving parties and garden parties.
Near Chelwood Common, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll plan the route. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Where
- Chelwood Common (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Alongside
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Chelwood Common questions
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Chelwood Common too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Weekday and off-season dates are frequently easier. Fill in our quote form.
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.
Will children like the BBQ?
Yes, generally: simple food in a roll suits most children. Tell us how many children to expect.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
Yes. Many bigger events have both. Tell us your numbers and we’ll suggest a split.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Yes. A barbecue works as a plated meal with sides; ask about china if you’d like it.
How do you handle food safety?
Cooking properly is our job: separate equipment for raw and cooked food, and everything cooked through.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with a sit-down meal, a barbecue keeps things informal, and it doesn’t need a kitchen. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- A full barbecue menu
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at our pricing or our barbecue menu ideas.
How we price a catered barbecue
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery choices
- The journey to the venue
- Site access
- Season and day of the week
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- The venue or postcode
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
After service, our staff clear up, so there’s very little left for you to do.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
Barbecue venues around Chelwood Common
Chelwood Common is about 6 miles north-east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Hosts in Chelwood Common book us for events of all sizes. Chelwood Common is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Chelwood Common to Brighton (about 16 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Danehill Church of England Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. After a christening at a church such as Chelwood Gate Church, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Chelwood Common, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
We cover events in every part of the RH17 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Baxters Lane, Tanyard Lane and Box's Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the barbecue to you. Close by, we cover events in Chelwood Gate (1 mile north), Danehill (1 mile south-west), Birchgrove (1 mile north-west), Furner's Green (2 miles south) and Nutley (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (10 miles north-west), Horsham (15 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-west), East Grinstead (6 miles north) and Broadfield (10 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Waterbury Castle (2.3 miles west) and Heaven Farm Museum (1.6 miles south). Open spaces near Chelwood Common include Brickfield Meadow.
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Towns and villages near Chelwood Common
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What happens on the day
We start by setting up the barbecue and a serving table where we agreed. Then our chef cooks and the team serves for as long as we’ve agreed. At midsummer, it’s light in Chelwood Common until about 9:20pm, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. In late September, it’s dark by about 7:05pm.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Choose the menu a week or so before
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
Planning help
What comes off the grill
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Coleslaw is the natural partner for pulled pork, and salads add freshness.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Where the barbecue can go in Chelwood Common
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- Parking near the grill
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away