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BBQ Catering for Chelwood Gate
A catered barbecue for your event in Chelwood Gate: grilled on site and served by our team, so you can enjoy the day.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Summer parties in the garden
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
Book a BBQ in Chelwood Gate
BBQ catering in Chelwood Gate, cooked on site
Barbecue food is sociable food: people gather round the grill and come back for seconds. We will find the right spot at your venue in Chelwood Gate. Whether it’s leaving parties and neighbourhood parties, we’ll put together a menu of chicken skewers, beef burgers and BBQ ribs for your guests.
In a small place like Chelwood Gate, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Location
- Chelwood Gate (RH17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Also available
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
With cover over the grill, the weather rarely holds us up, but plan somewhere dry for people to eat. For an evening barbecue in Chelwood Gate, think about light: it is light until about 9:20pm in June but only about 7:05pm in late September. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- Show us the space.
- We check it and send a price.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We clear up so you do not have to.
How to prepare
- Choose the menu a week or so before
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with ordering takeaway, the cooking is part of the atmosphere, with the smell drawing people over. What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why Chelwood Gate hosts choose us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Six meats to choose from
- Add a hog roast alongside
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at how we price and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- The number of people
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The date and time of year
- Distance from us
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- Dietary requirements
- The address or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Any venue rules
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Beef brisket
Beef brisket is slow-cooked and sliced, for a more substantial plate.
Sausages
Sausages are a barbecue favourite, served in a roll or with sides.
Barbecues in Chelwood Gate: gardens, clubs and local tips
Chelwood Gate is about 6 miles south of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Thinking about a catered barbecue in Chelwood Gate? We cover the whole area. We cater all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Chelwood Gate to Brighton (16 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Chelwood Gate are Priest House (3.8 miles north-west) and Standen (4 miles north-west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Chelwood Gate, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Wherever your event is in RH17, we can bring the barbecue to you. Local streets include Beaconsfield Road, Stone Quarry Road and Isle of Thorns; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover events in Chelwood Common (1 mile south), Birchgrove (1 mile west), Wych Cross (1 mile north), Danehill (2 miles south-west) and Nutley (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as 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).
Other landmarks nearby include Waterbury Castle (2.6 miles west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (5.9 miles east). Open spaces near Chelwood Gate include Brickfield Meadow.
For event organisers in Chelwood Gate
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Chelwood Gate questions
Do you come out to small places like Chelwood Gate?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Chelwood Gate close to London?
About 31 miles from central London.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
We cook under cover, so the season does not stop us. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Should we have every meat?
You do not need everything. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats.
What if it rains?
We cook under cover, so rain isn’t a problem for the food. Plan somewhere dry for your guests to eat.
Do you need anything from us?
Mostly space and access: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We’ll confirm details when we quote.
Is there anything for vegans?
We do. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
The barbecue goes where we agreed, leaving the rest of the space to you.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
Who books BBQ catering in Chelwood Gate?
Barbecue and hog roast together, if you like
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Chelwood Gate. Popular choices:
- Neighbourhood parties
- Charity fundraisers
- Community fun days
- Team days and staff summer parties
Churches such as Chelwood Gate Church rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby normally does.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether plates or china are included
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Chelwood Gate
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
- Salads
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
Towns and villages near Chelwood Gate
What else we do in Chelwood Gate
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards