Hampshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Crawley, Hampshire
Planning a barbecue in Crawley and don’t want to cook? Our chef and team handle everything, with burgers, ribs, pulled pork and more.
- Community fun days
- Summer parties in the garden
- Birthdays and milestone parties
Planning an event in Crawley?
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
BBQ catering in Crawley, cooked on site
Food from a barbecue is best eaten hot off the grill, which is why we cook and serve as your guests come up. Give us your serving time and we will work to it. For evening wedding food and back-garden get-togethers, we will put together a menu of chicken skewers, coleslaw and pulled pork for your guests.
Country barbecues near Crawley are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Everything is cooked through properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Travel to Crawley
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Dietary requirements
- Your date and serving time
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A clear way in from where we park
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Crawley
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
On the day, we arrive in good time to set up, so the grill is up to heat when you are ready to eat.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
Barbecue venues around Crawley
Crawley is about 5 miles north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. Planning a catered barbecue in Crawley? We can help. We bring barbecues to 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Crawley to Southampton (about 13 miles away).
For anyone arriving by rail, Winchester station, about 4.5 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Events anywhere in SO21 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and a serving time. If your venue is just outside Crawley, we also cover Worthy Down (3 miles east), South Wonston (3 miles east), Sutton Scotney (4 miles north-east), Barton Stacey (4 miles north) and Springvale (4 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (5 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles south), Andover (8 miles north-west), Totton (14 miles south), Chandler's Ford (9 miles south) and Hedge End (14 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Winchester Castle (4.8 miles south-east) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (4.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Winnall Moors.
- Local pubs include Fox And Hounds Public House (within half a mile south-east)
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to a fixed venue menu, you pick the meats, the sides and the meat-free options yourself. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
Take a look at our prices page and our barbecue menu ideas.
More for events in Crawley
Crawley questions
Is Crawley too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Crawley?
The closest is Winchester station, roughly 4.5 miles away.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
As soon as you know the date, particularly for a summer weekend. Short notice is still worth a try: send us your details through our quote form.
Can you do halal?
We do not. If guests need halal, arrange that separately; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
Can you cater in Crawley?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Crawley and Hampshire. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
How much choice do we need?
You do not need everything. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats and we’ll advise on the rest.
Is the food cooked safely?
Cooking properly is our job: separate equipment for raw and cooked food, and everything cooked through.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
Occasions we serve in Crawley
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket
People around Crawley book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Family celebrations
- Community fun days
- Sports clubs and team events
- Summer staff days
If the day starts at a church like Church of St Mary, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
What your quote should include
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- VAT, if it applies
- What crockery is supplied
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
What we serve, dish by dish
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are grilled on site and served in a bun, straight from the grill to the bun.
BBQ ribs
Ribs make a barbecue feel like a feast, alongside the other meats.
How the day works
One of us cooks, the others serve, so service stays steady. After service, we clear up and pack away. In Crawley, late May sunsets come at about 8:55pm and midsummer ones at about 9:25pm, so an early-evening barbecue is generally in daylight.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- We tidy up before we go.
How to prepare
- Send final numbers in good time
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Planning help
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards