Brighton and Hove · England
BBQ Catering for Ovingdean
A barbecue in Ovingdean, without you at the grill: we bring the barbecue, the food and the staff.
- Community fun days
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Leaving and retirement parties
Planning an event in Ovingdean?
How our BBQ catering works in Ovingdean
Food from a barbecue is best eaten hot off the grill, which is why we cook and serve as your guests come up. Give us your serving time and we’ll work to it. Whether it is fundraising days and family celebrations, we can cook halloumi skewers, beef brisket and sausages and more.
In a small place like Ovingdean, 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. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
- Area
- Ovingdean (BN2)
- Area hub
- Brighton and Hove
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Barbecue venues around Ovingdean
Ovingdean is about 3 miles south-east of Hanover, in Brighton and Hove. We cover Ovingdean and its neighbours for events. Ovingdean is one of 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove where we cater.
For anyone arriving by rail, Moulsecoomb station, about 3 miles north-west, is the nearest station. Historic houses near Ovingdean include Royal Pavilion (2.8 miles west) and Preston Manor & Gardens (3.8 miles north-west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. Ovingdean is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. With the coast within about 3 miles of Ovingdean, wind is the thing to plan for: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
We cover events in every part of BN2. Local streets include Longhill Road, Ovingdean Road and Wanderdown Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Ovingdean, we also cover Rottingdean (1 mile east), Roedean (1 mile west), Saltdean (2 miles south-east), East Saltdean (2 miles south-east) and Telscombe (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Brighton (3 miles north-west), Brighton and Hove (5 miles west), Hove (4 miles west), Carlton Hill (3 miles west), Hanover (3 miles north-west) and West Hill (3 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Brighton Motor Museum (1.9 miles west) and French Convalescent Home (1.5 miles west). Open spaces near Ovingdean include Newmarket Hill and Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Longhill High School (under half a mile north-east) and Our Lady of Lourdes RC School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Duck Inn (0.9 miles south-east)
Why choose BBQ catering in Ovingdean?
Next to a row of street-food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, with a menu planned around your guests. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Timed around your day
- A full barbecue menu
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at our prices page or our barbecue menu ideas.
Perfect for your event in Ovingdean
Cooked on site, served hot
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Ovingdean. Popular bookings include:
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Work barbecues
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Charity fundraisers
If the day starts at a church like St Wulfran's Church, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any travel or access charges
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
All the cooking and serving equipment comes with us, so you don’t need to find grills or tongs.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
How we price a catered barbecue
The price comes down to:
- The date and time of year
- Distance from us
- The number of people
- Access to the cooking area
What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Dietary requirements
- The address or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- An estimate of numbers
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Where the barbecue can go in Ovingdean
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what we look for:
- A spot well clear of buildings
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- Parking near the grill
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Beef brisket
Sliced brisket adds a grown-up touch, especially at a wedding or work event.
FAQs for Ovingdean
Do you come out to small places like Ovingdean?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
Yes. The hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and the barbecue adds choice.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, on site at your venue in Ovingdean. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
What do children normally eat?
Typically, yes: simple food in a roll suits most children. Give us a rough number of children.
Is clearing up included?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
Should we have every meat?
Not usually. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
What happens on the day
Grilled food is at its best when it is hot, so we cook and serve through the agreed time. Slow-cooked meats are ready as soon as service begins, which keeps the queue moving. Sunset in Ovingdean is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so an early-evening barbecue is generally 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.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Send final numbers in good time
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What else we do in Ovingdean
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards