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Barbecue Catering in Clayton, West Sussex
BBQ catering in Clayton: a barbecue cooked at your event, from burgers and sausages to ribs, pulled pork and brisket, served hot by our staff.
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
BBQ catering in Clayton
What happens on the day
With cover over the grill, the weather rarely holds us up, but plan somewhere dry for people to eat. For an evening barbecue in Clayton, 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.
- Send a picture of where the barbecue could go.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Include children in your numbers
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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BBQ catering in Clayton, cooked on site
There is something about a barbecue that gets people talking: the smell, the queue and the plates piled high. We will find the right spot at your venue in Clayton. We serve beef brisket, sausages and BBQ ribs, and we are regularly asked to cater close and cul-de-sac parties and summer staff days.
Country barbecues near Clayton are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Location
- Clayton (BN6)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Alongside
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we serve, dish by dish
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are grilled on site and served in a bun, hot off the barbecue.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
What BBQ catering costs
Your quote depends on:
- Whether you want china
- Season and day of the week
- Distance from us
- How many people are eating
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
- The address or postcode
- Roughly how many people
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
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. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Clayton hosts choose us
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at how we price or our barbecue menu ideas.
Occasions we serve in Clayton
Food handled by a professional team
In Clayton and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Family celebrations
- Fundraising days
- Summer parties in the garden
If guests are travelling by rail, Hassocks station, about 1 mile north, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- How dietary needs are handled
- What crockery is supplied
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether VAT is included
Barbecue venues around Clayton
Clayton is about 3 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We cover Clayton and its neighbours for events. We cater all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages.
Historic houses near Clayton include Preston Manor & Gardens (4.7 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. Churches such as St John the Baptist's Church rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby generally does. Clayton is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Wherever your event is in BN6, we can bring the barbecue to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event in a garden on Spring Lane, Underhill Lane and Brighton Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the barbecue. If your venue is just outside Clayton, we also cover Keymer (1 mile north-east), Hassocks (1 mile north), Ditchling (2 miles north-east), Westmeston (2 miles east) and Hurst Wickham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (14 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north), Burgess Hill (3 miles north) and Shoreham-by-Sea (7 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Clayton Castle (less than half a mile south-west) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (0.9 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Wolstonbury Hill and Ladies Mile.
- Local schools include Downlands Community School (0.8 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Greyhound Public House (1 mile north-east)
Places near Clayton
Other occasions in Clayton
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
We bring everything we need to cook and serve, so you don’t need to find grills or tongs.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Clayton
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Clayton?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Our chef cooks outdoors, under cover, at your event, and our staff serve and clear.
What meats do you barbecue?
Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, with halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Sides include salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Is the food cooked safely?
Cooking properly is our job: raw and cooked food are kept apart, with separate tongs and boards.
Do you come to Clayton?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Clayton and West Sussex. Send us the address for a quote.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower does not stop it. Have a gazebo, marquee or room indoors for eating.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve, and we’ll label the meat-free choices clearly.
For event organisers in Clayton
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Where the barbecue can go in Clayton
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- BBQ ribs
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away