West Sussex · England
Barbecue Catering in Furnace Wood, West Sussex
Thinking about a catered barbecue in Furnace Wood? We cook outdoors under cover, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Charity fundraisers
- Family celebrations
Book a BBQ in Furnace Wood
Before you choose a spot
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what we look for:
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Furnace Wood
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- New potatoes
About our BBQ catering in Furnace Wood
Burgers, sausages and chicken skewers come straight off the grill, with sticky ribs, pulled pork and sliced brisket alongside. You choose the mix that suits your event. We are often asked to cater leaving and retirement parties and close and cul-de-sac parties, with coleslaw, pulled pork and halloumi skewers.
Country barbecues near Furnace Wood are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. Everything is cooked through properly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
- Location
- Furnace Wood (RH19)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Extras
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to a formal plated meal, a barbecue keeps things informal, and it does not need a kitchen. 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.
What you get with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Six meats to choose from
- Cooked on site by our chef
Take a look at our pricing and our barbecue menu ideas.
A closer look at the menu
BBQ ribs
Sticky, glazed ribs are the messy treat of the menu; have napkins ready.
Beef burgers
No barbecue is complete without burgers, and they’re a safe bet for children and adults alike.
Planning a barbecue in Furnace Wood
Furnace Wood is about 3 miles west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. We cover Furnace Wood and its neighbours for events. We cater all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 21 miles away.
Within reach of Furnace Wood are historic houses such as Saint Hill Manor (3 miles south-east) and Standen (3.4 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. For guests coming by train, East Grinstead station is about 2.5 miles away. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Furnace Wood, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH19. That could mean an event in a garden on Lake View Road, Felcot Road and Furnace Farm Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Other places close to Furnace Wood we cover include Domewood (1 mile north-west), Snow Hill (1 mile west), Felbridge (1 mile east), Crawley Down (1 mile south) and Newchapel (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (6 miles west), Horsham (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (13 miles south), East Grinstead (3 miles east) and Broadfield (7 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Effingham Park Motor Museum (0.9 miles west) and Queen Victoria Hospital (3.1 miles east). The countryside around Furnace Wood includes Hedgecourt Lake.
- Nearby schools include Imberhorne School (1.6 miles east)
Step by step
A barbecue is cooked as people eat, so we time our arrival around your serving time. That keeps everything hot and fresh. Evening barbecues in Furnace Wood need a little planning: it is light until about 9:20pm in June but only about 7:05pm in late September. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- We serve as people come up.
- We tidy up before we go.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose BBQ catering in Furnace Wood?
Hot food straight off the grill
Hosts in Furnace Wood book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Fundraising days
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Family celebrations
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Felbridge Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Any travel or access charges
- Plates, china and cutlery
How we price a catered barbecue
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance from us
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
- Site access
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.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Any venue rules
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rough numbers
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Furnace Wood
What’s the nearest station to Furnace Wood?
East Grinstead station, about 2.5 miles south-east of the centre.
Is Furnace Wood close to London?
About 25 miles from central London.
Do you label the food for allergies?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Let us know about allergies before the day.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
We cook under cover, so rain is not a problem for the food. Have a gazebo, marquee or room indoors for eating.
Do you offer halal meat?
We do not. If guests need halal, arrange that separately; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
Should we have every meat?
Most events choose three or four meats, plus the meat-free options. A shorter menu also speeds up service.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes. Our chef cooks outdoors, under cover, at your event, and our staff serve and clear.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tell us your numbers and we will suggest a split.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area and pack away, so there’s very little left for you to do.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
Towns and villages near Furnace Wood
What else we do in Furnace Wood
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- 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