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Barbecue Catering in Dragons Green, West Sussex
Planning a catered barbecue in Dragons Green? We cook outdoors under cover, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
- Informal weddings
- Charity fundraisers
- Garden parties
BBQ catering in Dragons Green
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
How our BBQ catering works in Dragons Green
Barbecue food is sociable food: the smell, the queue and the plates piled high. We will find the right spot at your venue in Dragons Green. Popular choices include beef brisket, coleslaw and chicken skewers, and we are regularly asked to cater sports clubs and team events and family celebrations.
In a small place like Dragons Green, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will plan the route. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
- Location
- Dragons Green (RH13)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Dragons Green
Meat-free choices that aren’t an afterthought
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Fundraising days
- Summer staff days
- Community fun days
PTAs at schools such as Shipley CofE Primary School frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
- How dietary needs are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Request gluten-free rolls
We set up on the spot we agreed and stay out of the way, leaving the rest of the space to you.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
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, and eat outdoors. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why Dragons Green hosts choose us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- A full barbecue menu
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
Take a look at our prices page and menu ideas for your barbecue.
What BBQ catering costs
The biggest factors are:
- Plates or china
- Access to the cooking area
- Travel to Dragons Green
- How many people are eating
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and time of the event
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Step by step
A barbecue is cooked as people eat, so we time our arrival around your serving time. It means food comes off the grill hot. A summer barbecue in Dragons Green stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. In late September, it’s dark by about 7:05pm.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We check the space and quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave the area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
- Send final numbers in good time
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Dragons Green
Do you come out to small places like Dragons Green?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Dragons Green?
The closest is Billingshurst station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
What can we have at a catered 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.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes. Our chef cooks outdoors, under cover, at your event, with our staff serving and clearing.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
Do you cover Dragons Green?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Dragons Green and the rest of West Sussex included. Send us the address for a quote.
The menu, dish by dish
Beef brisket
Sliced brisket adds a grown-up touch, especially at a wedding or work event.
Pulled pork
Because it is slow-cooked, pulled pork is ready as soon as we start serving, which keeps the queue moving.
Barbecues in Dragons Green: gardens, clubs and local tips
Dragons Green is about 5 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Planning a catered barbecue in Dragons Green? We cover the whole area. Dragons Green is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 16 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Billingshurst station, about 3.4 miles west. After a christening at a church such as The Church of St Mary the Virgin, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Events anywhere in RH13 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and roughly how many guests. From Dragons Lane and Dragons Green Road or a nearby road, we can set up and cook there. For events just outside Dragons Green, we cover Shipley (1 mile south), Whitehall (1 mile south), Broomer's Corner (2 miles south-west), Dial Post (3 miles south) and West Grinstead (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (11 miles north-east), Horsham (5 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south), Haywards Heath (12 miles east), Burgess Hill (11 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Horsham Hospital (5.4 miles north-east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (3.2 miles north). Open spaces near Dragons Green include Knepp Wildland.
Space, access and the venue
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what we look for:
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Dragons Green
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards