West Sussex · England
Barbecue Catering in Crabtree, West Sussex
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, grilled at your venue in Crabtree by our chef. Our staff serve and clear.
- Evening wedding food
- Fundraising barbecues
- Club open days
Planning an event in Crabtree?
BBQ catering for your event in Crabtree
A good barbecue is about more than burgers: slow-cooked pulled pork, sliced beef brisket and glazed ribs make it feel like a meal, served with salads, coleslaw and potatoes. We serve BBQ ribs, sausages and beef brisket, and typical bookings are for school fairs and summer fêtes and leaving parties.
A barbecue in the countryside near Crabtree makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. All the barbecue, none of the effort: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
- Area
- Crabtree (RH13)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Extras
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Where the barbecue can go in Crabtree
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- A green light from whoever owns the site
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Crabtree
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Sausages
What comes off the grill
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Chicken skewers
Skewers are easy to serve and easy to eat, on a plate or in a roll.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
A catered BBQ in Crabtree: what to know
Crabtree is about 5 miles south-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. We are happy to travel to Crabtree for events. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 14 miles away.
Churches such as Old Church House the Glebe rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby normally does. Thinking of a barbecue in Leonardslee? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, normally the council’s.
Wherever your event is in RH13, we can cook on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Mill Lane, Peppersgate and Long Hill; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Lower Beeding (1 mile north), Colwood (1 mile south-east), Monk's Gate (2 miles north-west), Plummers Plain (2 miles north-east) and Mannings Heath (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (7 miles north-east), Horsham (5 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (7 miles east), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Horsham Hospital (4.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Crabtree include Knepp Wildland.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Request gluten-free rolls
The barbecue goes where we agreed, leaving the rest of the space to you.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
Questions from Crabtree
What’s the nearest station to Crabtree?
The closest is Horsham station, roughly 4.6 miles away.
Is Crabtree too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you label the food for allergies?
We give you allergen information for every dish, and we can label the vegetarian and vegan options.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Normally, yes: simple food in a roll suits most children. Tell us how many children to expect.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Most events pick three or four.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Weekday and off-season dates are often easier. Send us your details through our quote form.
Is there anything for vegans?
Yes. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage.
What if it rains?
We cook under cover, so rain isn’t a problem for the food. Have a gazebo, marquee or room indoors for eating.
Why choose BBQ catering in Crabtree?
Meat-free choices that are not an afterthought
Hosts in Crabtree book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Neighbourhood parties
- Charity fundraisers
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Team days and staff summer parties
For a fundraiser at a school like Newells Preparatory School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school.
Before you book anyone
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether plates or china are included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether travel is included
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with a cold buffet, barbecue food is hot and cooked to order, and nothing sits out all afternoon. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Timed around your day
How the day works
Before service, we set up the grill and the serving table on the agreed spot. Then our chef cooks and the team serves for as long as we’ve agreed. In Crabtree, late May sunsets come at about 8:50pm and midsummer ones at about 9:20pm, so an early-evening barbecue is generally in daylight.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- At serving time, the chef grills and the team serves.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Think about shelter for your guests
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- How many people are eating
- Distance from us
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Crockery choices
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
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away