Brighton and Hove · England
BBQ Catering for Kemptown
BBQ catering in Kemptown: our chef cooks on site, from burgers and sausages to ribs, pulled pork and brisket, and our staff serve.
- Sports clubs and team events
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Fundraising barbecues
BBQ catering in Kemptown
Prices and what affects them
We do not use a fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
- Crockery choices
- The journey to the venue
The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- An estimate of numbers
- The address or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any venue rules
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
How our BBQ catering works in Kemptown
For bigger events in Kemptown, a barbecue can sit alongside a hog roast, giving guests both the spectacle and the variety. Ask and we will quote for both. Whether it is 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays and summer staff days, we can cook pulled pork, sausages and chicken skewers and more.
In a place like Kemptown, a barbecue at home is generally the easiest option. Let us know how we reach the garden, and we will do the rest. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you are not left handing out rolls.
- Location
- Kemptown (BN2)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Kemptown questions
What’s the nearest station to Kemptown?
Brighton station, about 1.3 miles north-west of the centre.
Is Kemptown close to London?
About 47 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Let us know how many to expect.
Is clearing up included?
We tidy the serving area. China is available on request.
What if it rains?
We bring cover for the grill, but guests will want shelter too.
When should we book BBQ catering?
As soon as you know the date, particularly for a summer weekend. But ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Do you offer halal meat?
No, we don’t offer halal meat. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, on site at your venue in Kemptown. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
Space, access and the venue
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Kemptown
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
We get there well before service, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
Working with your venue
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
About the food
Beef burgers
A burger is the barbecue classic, and they’re a safe bet for children and adults alike.
Chicken skewers
For anyone avoiding pork or beef, chicken skewers are the answer, cooked until it’s hot all the way through.
A barbecue or other catering?
Next to a formal plated meal, a barbecue is relaxed and sociable, and needs no kitchen at the venue. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Six meats to choose from
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Timed around your day
Read how we price and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Perfect for your event in Kemptown
Proper vegetarian and vegan options
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- Club open days
- Neighbourhood parties
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Fundraising barbecues
After a christening at a church such as St George's Church, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What your quote should include
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Plates, china and cutlery
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel and any London charges
Places near Kemptown
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Kemptown barbecues: local tips
Kemptown is about 1 mile south-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Events in Kemptown are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. Kemptown is one of 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove where we cater.
Nearby historic houses include Royal Pavilion (1 mile west) and Preston Manor & Gardens (2.3 miles north-west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. A green space like Queen's Park is tempting, but a catered barbecue there needs the landowner’s say-so. Kemptown is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. With the coast within about a mile of Kemptown, wind is the thing to plan for: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
We cater events across BN2. That could mean an event in a garden on Abbey Road, Manor Road and Eastern Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater events in Whitehawk (1 mile north-east), Carlton Hill (1 mile north-west), Hanover (1 mile north-west), Brighton (1 mile north-west) and West Hill (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Brighton and Hove (3 miles north-west), Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (3 miles west), Withdean (3 miles north-west), Hangleton (4 miles north-west) and Patcham (4 miles north-west). Kemptown is among the bigger towns we cover in Brighton and Hove, with plenty of venues for events.
Well-known places in the area include Brighton Motor Museum (under half a mile south-west) and Churchill Square (1.4 miles west). The countryside around Kemptown includes Newmarket Hill and Whitehawk Hill.
- Local schools include St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School (less than half a mile north) and Brighton Girls (1.7 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Saint George's Inn (under half a mile north-west)
How the day works
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’ve agreed. For an evening barbecue in Kemptown, think about light: it is light until about 9:15pm in June but only about 7:05pm in late September. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- We tidy up before we go.
How to prepare
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards