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BBQ Catering in Highbrook
Treat your guests to a catered BBQ at your event in Highbrook. We cook on site and serve it hot.
- Charity fundraisers
- Street parties
- Leaving and retirement parties
BBQ catering for Highbrook
A barbecue or other catering?
Instead of asking a friend to man the grill, a catered barbecue means everyone gets to be a guest, and the food is cooked by people who do it every week. The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Why Highbrook hosts choose us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Served at the time you choose
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
Read our pricing and BBQ menu ideas.
BBQ catering for your event in Highbrook
The point of a catered barbecue is that you get to enjoy it. Our chef cooks, our staff serve and we tidy up afterwards, while you look after your guests. For Fêtes, fairs and sports days and team days and staff summer parties, we’ll put together a menu of coleslaw, beef brisket and sausages.
A barbecue in the countryside near Highbrook makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Where
- Highbrook (RH17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Events we cater in Highbrook
Barbecue and hog roast together, if you like
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Highbrook. Popular choices:
- Family celebrations
- Fundraising barbecues
- Community fun days
- Club open days
Nearby historic houses include Priest House (1.5 miles north) and Gravetye Manor (2.4 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
What your quote should include
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Any travel or access charges
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Barbecues in Highbrook: gardens, clubs and local tips
Highbrook is about 4 miles north-east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Thinking about a catered barbecue in Highbrook? We cover the whole area. Highbrook is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 16 miles away.
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as St Peter's CofE Primary School, frequently want a barbecue. If the day starts at a church like All Saints Church, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Highbrook, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
For events in RH17, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and roughly how many guests. Nearby, we also cater events in Ardingly (1 mile south-west), Little London (1 mile west), Sharpthorne (2 miles north), West Hoathly (2 miles north) and Horsted Keynes (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (7 miles north-west), Horsham (11 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-west), East Grinstead (5 miles north) and Broadfield (7 miles north-west).
A little further out are Princess Royal Hospital (4.6 miles south) and Parish Museum (2.8 miles south). Within reach you will find Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
- Local pubs include The Ardingly Inn (1 mile south-west)
Common questions in Highbrook
Is Highbrook too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Highbrook?
Balcombe station, about 3.4 miles west of the centre.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
Do you need anything from us?
Mostly space and access: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We will confirm details when we quote.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Weekday and off-season dates are frequently easier. Fill in our quote form.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season, with cover over the grill. Plan shelter for your guests.
Is the food cooked safely?
Meat is cooked until it’s steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
What BBQ catering costs
Each price is built from:
- Site access
- Season and day of the week
- Numbers
- Distance from us
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any venue rules
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
Slow-cooked meats such as pulled pork and brisket are ready to serve from the start, which takes the pressure off the grill.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
What comes off the grill
BBQ ribs
Glazed ribs turn a barbecue into a proper spread, alongside the other meats.
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are grilled on site and served in a bun, hot off the barbecue.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
The process
Grilled food is at its best when it is hot, so we cook to order through service. Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the start, which keeps the queue moving. Evening barbecues in Highbrook need a little planning: daylight lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:05pm. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and get the grill hot.
- We cook and serve when you are ready to eat.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- A green light from whoever owns the site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the grill
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- BBQ ribs
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- 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