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BBQ Catering in Haywards Heath
BBQ catering in Haywards Heath: our chef cooks on site, with burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, and our staff serve.
- Back-garden get-togethers
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Street parties
A barbecue near Haywards Heath
How our BBQ catering works in Haywards Heath
For bigger events in Haywards Heath, a barbecue can sit alongside a hog roast, giving guests both the spectacle and the variety. Ask and we’ll quote for both. Typical bookings include leaving and retirement parties and work barbecues, with BBQ ribs, sausages and coleslaw.
A summer barbecue at a club or school in Haywards Heath is a popular fundraiser, with the grill set up beside the field or car park. Check the club or school is happy first. All the barbecue, none of the effort: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
- Location
- Haywards Heath (RH16, RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Extras
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Haywards Heath
Which station is closest to Haywards Heath?
Haywards Heath station, about 0.6 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
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 will confirm the rest when we quote.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
We bring cover for the grill, but guests will want shelter too.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
As soon as you know the date, especially for June to September. But ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
What meats do you barbecue?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Most events pick three or four.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
Can you cater in Haywards Heath?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Haywards Heath and the rest of West Sussex included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Why choose BBQ catering in Haywards Heath?
You enjoy the barbecue instead of cooking it
People around Haywards Heath book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Street parties
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Community fun days
Thinking of a barbecue in Scrase Valley? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, generally the council’s.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Where the barbecue can go in Haywards Heath
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue if a few things are right. Check these:
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Haywards Heath
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
How it works
Our chef runs the grill while our staff serve, so the queue keeps moving. After service, we clear up and pack away. By late September, sunset in Haywards Heath is about 7:05pm; in December it is about 3:55pm. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We check the space and quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Include children in your numbers
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? 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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What comes off the grill
Sausages
Children usually head straight for the sausages, and they’re easy to eat standing up.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Why choose BBQ catering in Haywards Heath?
Compared with a barbecue cooked by friends, nobody is left cooking while the party happens, and food safety is in professional hands. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at how we price and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Barbecue venues around Haywards Heath
Haywards Heath is about 9 miles south-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Haywards Heath and the surrounding area are covered for events. Haywards Heath is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Haywards Heath to Brighton (12 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, Haywards Heath station is about 0.6 miles away. PTAs at schools such as Warden Park Primary Academy frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Haywards Heath, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Anywhere in RH16 and RH17, we can cook on site for your guests. Local streets include Church Road, Market Place and High Street; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Haywards Heath is on the A272 and B2028, which makes the journey straightforward. Close by, we cover events in Scaynes Hill (2 miles east), Wivelsfield (2 miles south), Wivelsfield Green (3 miles south-east), Ditchling Common (4 miles south) and North Chailey (4 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (9 miles north-west), Horsham (11 miles north-west), Burgess Hill (3 miles south-west), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-west) and Lancing (15 miles south-west). Being one of West Sussex’s larger places, Haywards Heath has lots of places with room for a barbecue.
Well-known places in the area include Waterbury Castle (3.8 miles north-east) and St Francis & Hurstwood Park Hospital Museum (0.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Ashenground and Bolnore Woods.
- Local schools include Oathall Community College (0.5 miles north) and Tavistock and Summerhill School (0.8 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Heath Tavern (under half a mile south)
Places near Haywards Heath
Other occasions in Haywards Heath
What affects the price in Haywards Heath
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery choices
- Site access
- Travel to Haywards Heath
- The date and time of year
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Ask which items contain gluten
The serving table is kept tidy and stocked, so the barbecue looks as good at the end as at the start.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards