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BBQ Catering for Mannings Heath
BBQ catering in Mannings Heath for your event: hot food off the grill, salads and sides, and staff to serve.
- Fundraising days
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Retirement do’s
Book a BBQ in Mannings Heath
What affects the price in Mannings Heath
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Season and day of the week
- The number of people
- Travel to Mannings Heath
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, please mention:
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and time of the event
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
BBQ catering in Mannings Heath, cooked on site
The barbecue goes on a level, open spot outdoors with cover over it, away from buildings, fences and overhanging branches. Send us a picture of the space and we’ll confirm it. Typical bookings include charity fundraisers and leaving and retirement parties, serving chicken skewers, beef brisket and BBQ ribs.
A barbecue in the countryside near Mannings Heath makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Area
- Mannings Heath (RH13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Alongside
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Why choose BBQ catering in Mannings Heath?
Next to a fixed venue menu, you pick the meats, the sides and the meat-free options yourself, and eat outdoors. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Mannings Heath hosts choose us
- Served at the time you choose
- Six meats to choose from
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- No surprises: everything in writing
See our pricing and our barbecue menu ideas.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- Parking near the grill
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Mannings Heath
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
Common questions in Mannings Heath
Is Mannings Heath close to London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Mannings Heath too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you offer halal meat?
We do not offer halal. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
What do children usually eat?
Typically, yes: simple food in a roll suits most children. Give us a rough number of children.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage, cooked separately from the meat.
Do you come to Mannings Heath?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
What comes off the grill
Beef burgers
A burger is the barbecue classic, loved by most ages.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Planning a barbecue in Mannings Heath
Mannings Heath is about 2 miles south-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. We are happy to travel to Mannings Heath for events. Mannings Heath is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Mannings Heath to Brighton (16 miles away).
Coming by train? The closest railway station is Horsham station, roughly 2.1 miles north-west of the centre. If the day starts at a church like Church of the Good Shepherd, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH13, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Church Road, Ryecroft Meadow and Masons Field or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the barbecue to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Monk's Gate (1 mile south), Lower Beeding (1 mile south-east), Roffey (2 miles north), Plummers Plain (2 miles east) and Crabtree (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (6 miles north-east), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east), East Grinstead (13 miles north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south) and Lancing (15 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Christs Hospital School Museum (3.5 miles west) and Horsham Hospital (2.5 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Warnham LNR.
- Nearby schools include Newells Preparatory School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Dun Horse pub (under half a mile west)
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Request gluten-free rolls
After service, our staff clear up, so there’s very little left for you to do.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, quoted separately.
Occasions we serve in Mannings Heath
Can be paired with a hog roast
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Mannings Heath. For example:
- Fundraising days
- Sports clubs and team events
- Informal weddings
- Summer parties in the garden
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like The Forest School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Travel and any London charges
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Allergen information for every dish
What happens on the day
With cover over the grill, the weather rarely holds us up, but plan somewhere dry for people to eat. Autumn and winter barbecues in Mannings Heath get dark early: about 7:05pm by late September and 3:55pm by December. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Let us know about children’s numbers
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards