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BBQ Catering for Maidenbower
Planning a catered barbecue in Maidenbower? We cook outdoors under cover, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
- Garden parties
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
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BBQ catering for your event in Maidenbower
A good barbecue is about more than burgers: pulled pork, brisket and ribs turn it into a proper meal, with salads, coleslaw and potatoes on the side. Whether it’s big birthday parties and reunions and family get-togethers, we can cook chicken skewers, beef brisket and beef burgers.
In a place like Maidenbower, a barbecue at home is generally the easiest option. Tell us about the drive and the garden, and we’ll do the rest. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Area
- Maidenbower (RH10)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Extras
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Maidenbower: your questions answered
Can you do a barbecue in Tilgate Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
What meats do you barbecue?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
Will children like the BBQ?
Yes, generally: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Tell us how many children to expect.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Ask and we will quote for the mix.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What if it rains?
We cook under cover, so rain is not a problem for the food. Have a gazebo, marquee or room indoors for eating.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, on a menu you’ve agreed in advance. 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.
What you get with us
- Six meats to choose from
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Timed around your day
Read our prices page and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Nearby places to Maidenbower
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Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
We set up on the spot we agreed and stay out of the way, so the event carries on around us.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
Where the barbecue can go in Maidenbower
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what we look for:
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- Sausages
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
What we serve, dish by dish
Beef burgers
A burger is the barbecue classic, and they’re a safe bet for children and adults alike.
Beef brisket
Brisket makes a barbecue feel like a proper meal, especially at a wedding or work event.
How we price a catered barbecue
Each price is built from:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Plates or china
- Numbers
- Distance from us
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Rough numbers
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
What happens on the day
A barbecue is cooked as people eat, so we arrive ahead of food time and cook to demand. That keeps everything hot and fresh. A summer barbecue in Maidenbower stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:05pm.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We serve as people come up.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Before we arrive
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
- Include children in your numbers
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Maidenbower
Add a hog roast for bigger events
People around Maidenbower book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Leaving parties
- Informal weddings
- Summer staff days
After a christening at a church such as St Nicholas' Church, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs are handled
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel or access charges
- Plates, china and cutlery
Barbecues in Maidenbower: gardens, clubs and local tips
Maidenbower is about 2 miles east of Crawley, in West Sussex. We cater events of every size in Maidenbower. Maidenbower is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 19 miles away.
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Brook Infant School, often want a barbecue. Historic houses near Maidenbower include Gravetye Manor (4.1 miles east) and Priest House (4.5 miles south-east). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. Maidenbower is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
We cover events in every part of RH10. That could mean an event in a garden on Holder Road, Palmer Road and Casher Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. For events just outside Maidenbower, we cover Worth (1 mile north), Three Bridges (1 mile north-west), Tilgate (1 mile west), Pound Hill (1 mile north) and Crawley (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (8 miles west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles east), Broadfield (3 miles west) and Billingshurst (14 miles south-west).
A little further out are Crawley Museum (2 miles north-west) and Crawley Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake.
- Nearby schools include Oriel High School (within half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The Charcoal Burner pub (0.9 miles west)
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards