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BBQ Catering for Monk's Gate
Hosting a barbecue in Monk's Gate without doing the cooking: the food, the grill and the team are all on us.
- Work barbecues
- Garden parties
- Community fun days
A barbecue near Monk's Gate
BBQ catering for your event in Monk's Gate
BBQ catering means we bring the barbecue and do the cooking. We cook on site at your event in Monk's Gate, outdoors under cover, while our staff serve your guests and tidy up. For leaving parties and Fêtes, fairs and sports days, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, beef brisket and BBQ ribs.
In a small place like Monk's Gate, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will handle the rest. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Location
- Monk's Gate (RH13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Also available
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Monk's Gate
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Sausages
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
How the day works
Running late? Tell us as early as you can, and we will adjust where we can. A barbecue is easy to time, as most of it is cooked as people eat. In Monk's Gate, late May sunsets come at about 8:50pm and midsummer ones at about 9:20pm, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send 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.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Places near Monk's Gate
More for events in Monk's Gate
Barbecue venues around Monk's Gate
Monk's Gate is about 3 miles south-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. We’re happy to travel to Monk's Gate for events. Monk's Gate is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Monk's Gate to Brighton (about 16 miles away).
For anyone arriving by rail, Horsham station is about 2.6 miles away. 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.
Wherever your event is in RH13, we can bring the barbecue to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Coolhurst Close, Nuthurst Road and Brighton Road or a nearby road, we can set up and cook there. Close by, we cover events in Mannings Heath (1 mile north), Lower Beeding (1 mile east), Crabtree (2 miles south-east), Plummers Plain (2 miles east) and Roffey (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Crawley (7 miles north-east), Horsham (3 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Christs Hospital School Museum (3.4 miles west) and Horsham Hospital (3 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Warnham LNR.
- Schools near Monk's Gate include Newells Preparatory School (1.2 miles east) and The Forest School (1.9 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Dun Horse pub (0.7 miles north)
Events we cater in Monk's Gate
You enjoy the barbecue instead of cooking it
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Monk's Gate and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Charity fundraisers
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Thinking of a barbecue in Leonardslee? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, typically the council’s.
What to look for in a quote
- The full menu and the sides
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel and any London charges
- A clear list of what’s included
Questions from Monk's Gate
Is Monk's Gate close to London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London.
Could you cook in Leonardslee?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
What do you need from the venue?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Tell us what’s available on site and we’ll confirm the rest when we quote.
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.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Do you come to Monk's Gate?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Monk's Gate and West Sussex. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, and our staff serve and clear.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
What comes off the grill
Beef brisket
Slow-cooked beef brisket, sliced to serve, for a more substantial plate.
Chicken skewers
Our chef grills chicken on skewers, a lighter choice than burgers.
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to doing the barbecue yourself, no host is stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the food is cooked properly by people who do it every week. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why Monk's Gate hosts choose us
- Six meats to choose from
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at our prices page and our barbecue menu ideas.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we will work around it where possible.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
How we price a catered barbecue
There is no fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- Access to the cooking area
- Season and day of the week
- The journey to the venue
- Plates or china
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The address or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or RH13 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards