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BBQ Catering in Forest Row
Give your guests a catered BBQ at your event in Forest Row. We cook on site and serve it hot.
- Informal weddings
- Club open days
- Team days and staff summer parties
Book a BBQ in Forest Row
Forest Row: your questions answered
How far is Forest Row from London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London.
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes. A barbecue works as a plated meal with sides; ask about china if you’d like it.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Most events pick three or four.
Is the meat halal?
No. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
Should we have every meat?
You do not need everything. Mix quick-grilled items with pulled pork or brisket and we’ll advise on the rest.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes. Our chef cooks outdoors, under cover, at your event, and our staff serve and clear.
BBQ catering in Forest Row, cooked on site
We cook outdoors, under cover, on a spot we agree with you, well clear of walls, marquee sides and trees. Tell us about the space in Forest Row and we’ll check it works. Whether it is school fairs and summer fêtes and club open days, we will put together a menu of beef brisket, sausages and halloumi skewers for your guests.
In a place like Forest Row, a barbecue at home is generally the easiest option. Let us know how we reach the garden, and we will bring everything else. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Where
- Forest Row (RH18)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Extras
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, on a menu you’ve agreed in advance. What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Why us?
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Timed around your day
See our prices page and our barbecue menu ideas.
About the food
Beef brisket
Sliced brisket adds a grown-up touch.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Barbecues in Forest Row: gardens, clubs and local tips
Forest Row is about 3 miles south-east of East Grinstead, in East Sussex. Forest Row is well within our area for events and the places nearby. Forest Row is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cater. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 19 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Forest Row are Standen (2.3 miles west) and Hammerwood Park (2.8 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. If the day starts at a church like The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. Forest Row is within about a mile of the High Weald National Landscape, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Events anywhere in RH18 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue. From Evelyn Clark Square, Station Road and London Road or a nearby road, we can set up and cook there. Close by, we cover events in Coleman's Hatch (1 mile east), Wych Cross (2 miles south), Upper Hartfield (2 miles east), Chelwood Gate (3 miles south) and Birchgrove (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Lewes (15 miles south), Crowborough (6 miles south-east), Uckfield (9 miles south), South Malling (15 miles south), Heathfield (13 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find East Grinstead Museum (2.8 miles north-west) and Bolebroke Castle (3.6 miles north-east).
- Nearby schools include Greenfields School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Foresters Arms (less than half a mile north)
What BBQ catering costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, please mention:
- An estimate of numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and when you’d like to eat
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Forest Row
Other occasions in Forest Row
Events we cater in Forest Row
Halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
People around Forest Row book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Summer staff days
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Leaving parties
- Informal weddings
If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is East Grinstead station, about 3.2 miles north-west.
Before you book anyone
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether plates or china are included
- Travel and any London charges
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Step by step
We start by setting up the barbecue and a serving table where we agreed. Then our chef cooks and the team serves through the time you’ve chosen. In Forest Row, late May sunsets come at about 8:50pm and midsummer ones at about 9:20pm, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- Show us the space.
- We check it and send a price.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We clear up so you don’t have to.
How to prepare
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
- Let us know about tight access
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Request gluten-free rolls
On the day, we arrive in good time to set up, so the grill is up to heat when you are ready to eat.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the grill
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- Jacket 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards