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BBQ Catering for Colgate
A catered barbecue for your event in Colgate: grilled on site and served by our team, so you can relax with your guests.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Work barbecues
- Fundraising barbecues
A barbecue near Colgate
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Next to a fixed venue menu, you pick the meats, the sides and the meat-free options yourself, and eat outdoors. The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Our staff serve and clear
- Planned to your running order
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Six meats to choose from
Take a look at our prices page or menu ideas for your barbecue.
BBQ catering in Colgate, served hot
There’s something about a barbecue that gets people talking: people gather round the grill and come back for seconds. We’ll find the right spot at your venue in Colgate. Typical bookings include leaving and retirement parties and family celebrations, with pulled pork, halloumi skewers and BBQ ribs.
A barbecue in the countryside near Colgate makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Everything is cooked through properly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
- Area
- Colgate (RH13, RH12)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Also available
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What BBQ catering costs
The biggest factors are:
- The date and time of year
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
- Site access
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
- The date and time of the event
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Where the barbecue can go in Colgate
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue if a few things are right. Check these:
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Colgate
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Places near Colgate
What else we do in Colgate
Why choose BBQ catering in Colgate?
Cooked on site, served hot
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. For example:
- Fundraising barbecues
- Summer staff days
- Evening wedding food
- Birthdays and milestone parties
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Colgate Primary School, often want a barbecue.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
- Plates, china and cutlery
Planners, venues and businesses
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
We set up on the spot we agreed and stay out of the way, so the event carries on around us.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
A catered BBQ in Colgate: what to know
Colgate is about 3 miles south-west of Crawley, in West Sussex. We’re happy to travel to Colgate for events and the places nearby. Colgate is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Colgate to Brighton (18 miles away).
After a christening at a church such as St. Saviour's Church, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. If guests are travelling by rail, Faygate station is about 1.3 miles away.
Wherever your event is in RH13 and RH12, we can bring the barbecue to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Forest Road, Vicarage Close and Blackhouse Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. For events just outside Colgate, we cover Kilnwood Vale (1 mile north), Faygate (1 mile north-west), Broadfield (2 miles north-east), Roffey (2 miles west) and Handcross (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (3 miles north-east), Horsham (4 miles west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles south-east), East Grinstead (11 miles east) and Storrington (14 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Crawley Museum (3.4 miles north-east) and County Mall (3.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake and Warnham LNR.
- Local schools include Cottesmore School (1.3 miles east) and Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School (2.2 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Dragon pub (less than half a mile west)
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Chicken skewers
For anyone avoiding pork or beef, chicken skewers are the answer, cooked until it is hot all the way through.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Colgate
Do you come out to small places like Colgate?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a barbecue in Target Hill Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
Do you offer halal meat?
No, we do not offer halal meat. Our meat-free options are there, or halal food would need to be arranged separately.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
When should we book BBQ catering?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Midweek dates are usually easier to get. Send us your details through our quote form.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season, with cover over the grill. Plan shelter for your guests.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Is clearing up included?
We tidy the serving area, so there is very little washing up. Ask if you’d like china.
How it works
One of us cooks, the others serve, so the queue keeps moving. After service, we clear up and pack away. At midsummer, it’s light in Colgate until about 9:20pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:05pm.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We serve as people come up.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or RH13 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Related guides
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away