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Barbecue Catering in East Grinstead, West Sussex
A barbecue in East Grinstead, without you at the grill: we bring the barbecue, the food and the staff.
- Informal weddings
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Leaving and retirement parties
Book a BBQ in East Grinstead
Occasions we serve in East Grinstead
No host spending the day cooking
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in East Grinstead. Popular bookings include:
- Leaving parties
- Community fun days
- Summer parties in the garden
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
Nearby historic houses include Saint Hill Manor (1.7 miles south-west) and Standen (1.7 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- How dietary needs are handled
- The menu, including sides and any extras
About our BBQ catering in East Grinstead
Hosting a barbecue usually means shopping, prepping, cooking and clearing. A catered barbecue takes all of that off your hands, so you can spend the time with your guests. For school fairs and summer fêtes and birthdays and milestone parties, we can cook BBQ ribs, beef burgers and halloumi skewers and more.
A summer barbecue at a club or school in East Grinstead is a popular fundraiser, and the grill can go on the edge of the field or in the car park. Get the go-ahead from the site first. Everything is cooked through properly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
- Area
- East Grinstead (RH19)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Running late? Tell us as early as you can, and we’ll work around it. Barbecue food is cooked through service, so it is flexible. At midsummer, it is light in East Grinstead until about 9:20pm, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. In late September, it’s dark by about 7:05pm.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We pack away and leave the area tidy.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Let us know about tight access
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Getting a price
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning help
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with food vans, a single barbecue feeds your group together, on a menu you’ve agreed in advance. What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- An itemised quote
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Planned to your running order
- A full barbecue menu
See how we price and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we’ll work around it where possible.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
How we price a catered barbecue
We work out each quote from:
- Site access
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
- The date and time of year
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Chicken skewers
Chicken gives guests who don’t eat pork or beef a meat option.
Sausages
Grilled until golden and cooked right through, sausages are simple and satisfying.
Questions from East Grinstead
What’s the nearest station to East Grinstead?
East Grinstead station, in East Grinstead itself.
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
What does the venue need to provide?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Tell us what’s available on site and we’ll confirm the rest when we quote.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
The cooking area is covered, but guests will want shelter too.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
Yes. Many bigger events have both. Tell us your numbers and we’ll suggest a split.
When should we book BBQ catering?
Once your date is fixed, especially for June to September. But ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes. A barbecue works as a plated meal with sides.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue with a little planning. Check these:
- A green light from whoever owns the site
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Pulled pork
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Chicken skewers
Barbecues in East Grinstead: gardens, clubs and local tips
East Grinstead is about 8 miles east of Crawley, in West Sussex. East Grinstead is well within our area for events. East Grinstead is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. Our bookings stretch from East Grinstead to Brighton (about 21 miles away).
Churches such as Our Lady and St Peter's Church rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby normally does. For guests coming by train, East Grinstead station serves East Grinstead directly. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 3 miles of East Grinstead, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
We cover events in every part of RH19. Local streets include Station Road, High Street and London Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. With the A22 and A264 close by, East Grinstead is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also cater events in Dormans Park (1 mile north), Saint Hill Green (2 miles south), Felbridge (2 miles north-west), Ashurst Wood (2 miles south-east) and Felcourt (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (8 miles west), Horsham (14 miles west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-west), Broadfield (9 miles west) and Bewbush (9 miles west). Being one of West Sussex’s larger places, East Grinstead has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Well-known places in the area include East Grinstead Museum (under half a mile south-east) and Queen Victoria Hospital (0.8 miles north-east). The countryside around East Grinstead includes Hedgecourt Lake.
- Schools near East Grinstead include Sackville School (0.7 miles south-east) and Bush Davies School of Theatre Arts (1.3 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Railway pub (within half a mile south)
Towns and villages near East Grinstead
Other occasions in East Grinstead
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards