Brighton and Hove · England
BBQ Catering in Hollingbury
Hosting a barbecue in Hollingbury without doing the cooking: the food, the grill and the team are all on us.
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Sports clubs and team events
- Retirement do’s
Book a BBQ in Hollingbury
BBQ catering in Hollingbury, served hot
Burgers, sausages and chicken skewers come straight off the grill, and pulled pork, brisket and ribs make it a proper feast. Pick the meats that suit your guests. Typical bookings include family celebrations and sports clubs and team events, serving pulled pork, coleslaw and BBQ ribs.
Around Hollingbury, a garden with room to spare is all you need. A catered barbecue fits right in, and you won’t spend it cooking. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
- Location
- Hollingbury (BN1)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Menu
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Working with your venue
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
Who books BBQ catering in Hollingbury?
Add a hog roast for bigger events
In Hollingbury and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Big birthday parties
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
After a christening at a church such as Fountain Centre, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Whether travel is included
- How dietary needs are handled
- A clear list of what’s included
What affects the price in Hollingbury
The biggest factors are:
- Plates or china
- Distance from us
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of people
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
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.
The process
We start by setting up the barbecue and a serving table where we agreed. Then it is a case of cooking and serving for as long as we have agreed. Evening barbecues in Hollingbury need a little planning: daylight lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:05pm. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Choose your meats and sides.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
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Why choose BBQ catering in Hollingbury?
Next to a hog roast, a barbecue gives more choice, with beef, chicken and pork rather than one main meat. A hog roast feeds everyone at once and makes a centrepiece, so some events have both. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why Hollingbury hosts choose us
- A full barbecue menu
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Timed around your day
Hollingbury: your questions answered
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower does not stop it. Plan somewhere dry for your guests to eat.
What do children usually eat?
Normally, yes: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Tell us how many children to expect.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, with our staff serving and clearing.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Meat is cooked until it is steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, following Food Standards Agency advice.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Weekday and off-season dates are frequently easier. Send us your details through our quote form.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Let us know about allergies before the day.
Where the barbecue can go in Hollingbury
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the grill
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
A closer look at the menu
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Crunchy coleslaw suits barbecue food, while salads keep it light.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Planning a barbecue in Hollingbury
Hollingbury is about 2 miles north of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. We cater events of every size in Hollingbury. We cover 30 places across Brighton and Hove.
Thinking of a barbecue in Wild Park? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, generally the council’s. Among the historic houses close to Hollingbury are Preston Manor & Gardens (1.4 miles south-west) and Royal Pavilion (2.6 miles south). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Hollingbury. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. The sea is within about 3 miles of Hollingbury, so breezy days are common: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
Wherever your event is in BN1, we can cook on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event in a garden on Keymer Road, Warmdene Road and Carden Avenue, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Hollingbury, we also cover Patcham (1 mile west), Withdean (1 mile south-west), Hollingdean (1 mile south), Preston (1 mile south-west) and Westdene (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Brighton and Hove (3 miles south-west), Hove (3 miles south-west), Brunswick (3 miles south), Kemptown (3 miles south), Whitehawk (3 miles south-east) and Aldrington (3 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Brighton General Hospital (2.1 miles south) and Churchill Square (2.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Ladies Mile and Ditchling Beacon.
- Local schools include The Dharma Primary School (0.5 miles north-west) and Patcham High School (0.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find County Oak pub (under half a mile north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include University of Sussex Library (1.9 miles east)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
Our chef cooks through the agreed service time, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, at extra cost.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away