West Sussex · England
Barbecue Catering in Dormans Park, West Sussex
Treat your guests to a catered BBQ at your event in Dormans Park. We cook on site and serve it hot.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Fundraising days
- Summer parties in the garden
BBQ catering for Dormans Park
Dormans Park questions
Do you come out to small places like Dormans Park?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Dormans Park close to London?
About 25 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How many meats should we choose?
Most events choose three or four meats, plus the meat-free options. Fewer items keeps service quick.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tell us your numbers and we’ll suggest a split.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Of course. A barbecue works as a plated meal with sides; ask about china if you’d like it.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, on site at your venue in Dormans Park. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
How our BBQ catering works in Dormans Park
A barbecue suits mixed groups well, because there’s beef, chicken and pork to choose from, plus halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. For work barbecues and fundraising days, we will put together a menu of chicken skewers, BBQ ribs and coleslaw for your guests.
Near Dormans Park, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll handle the rest. All the barbecue, none of the effort: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
- Area
- Dormans Park (RH19)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Extras
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
All the cooking and serving equipment comes with us, so there’s no need to borrow a grill.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
Dormans Park barbecues: local tips
Dormans Park is about 1 mile north of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Dormans Park is well within our area for events and the places nearby. We cover 371 places in West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 22 miles away.
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Bush Davies School of Theatre Arts, frequently want a barbecue. Nearby historic houses include Saint Hill Manor (3.1 miles south) and Standen (3.2 miles south). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Dormans Park, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Wherever your event is in RH19, we can cook on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a house on East Hill, Furzefield Chase and Hill Crest, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Dormans Park we cover include Felcourt (1 mile north-west), Dormansland (1 mile north-east), East Grinstead (1 mile south), Lingfield (2 miles north) and Felbridge (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (8 miles west), Horsham (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (11 miles south), Burgess Hill (14 miles south), Broadfield (9 miles south-west) and Bewbush (10 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Queen Victoria Hospital (1 mile south-east) and East Grinstead Museum (1.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Local schools include Baldwins Hill Primary School (1 mile south-west) and Imberhorne School (1.5 miles south-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
Occasions we serve in Dormans Park
Proper vegetarian and vegan options
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Dormans Park. Popular bookings include:
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Sports clubs and team events
- Birthdays and milestone parties
Churches such as St John the Evangelist rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby generally does.
What your quote should include
- What crockery is supplied
- VAT, if it applies
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether travel is included
Towns and villages near Dormans Park
Also in Dormans Park
What affects the price in Dormans Park
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The journey to the venue
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
- The number of people
What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
What to tell us
When you enquire, please mention:
- Any venue rules
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or RH19 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
Our chef runs the grill while our staff serve, so service stays steady. After service, we clear up and pack away. Evening barbecues in Dormans Park need a little planning: it’s light until about 9:20pm in June but only about 7:05pm in late September. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- We serve as people come up.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Send final numbers in good time
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Choose from salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Beef burgers
No barbecue is complete without burgers, and they’re a safe bet for children and adults alike.
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with ordering takeaway, the cooking is part of the atmosphere, and the grill becomes a gathering point. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
Read how we price or BBQ menu ideas.
Planning the cooking spot
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- Parking near the grill
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards