Brighton and Hove · England
Barbecue Catering in Patcham, Brighton and Hove
A catered barbecue for your event in Patcham: grilled on site with staff to serve and clear, so you can relax with your guests.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Community fun days
Book a BBQ in Patcham
BBQ catering for your event in Patcham
Barbecue food is sociable food: the smell, the queue and the plates piled high. We will find the right spot at your venue in Patcham. On the menu are sausages, BBQ ribs and beef brisket, and we are regularly asked to cater back-garden get-togethers and work barbecues.
In a place like Patcham, a barbecue at home is typically the easiest option. Tell us about the drive and the garden, and we’ll do the rest. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Area
- Patcham (BN1)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Also available
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
We set up on the spot we agreed and stay out of the way, so the event carries on around us.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with a hog roast, a barbecue gives more choice, with beef, chicken and pork rather than one main meat. A hog roast feeds everyone at once and makes a centrepiece, so for bigger events, why not both?. The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why book our barbecue in Patcham
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at our pricing or BBQ menu ideas.
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up the barbecue on the agreed spot, put the cover up and get it hot. Then our chef cooks through the service time, timed to when you want to eat. In Patcham, late May sunsets come at about 8:50pm and midsummer ones at about 9:20pm, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- We serve as people come up.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Before we arrive
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Choose the menu a week or so before
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or BN1 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning a barbecue in Patcham
Patcham is about 2 miles north of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Thinking about a catered barbecue in Patcham? We cover the whole area. We bring barbecues to 30 places in Brighton and Hove.
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Patcham Infant School, frequently want a barbecue. Within reach of Patcham are historic houses such as Preston Manor & Gardens (1.5 miles south) and Royal Pavilion (2.9 miles south). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. Patcham is within about 5 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 4 miles of Patcham, wind is the thing to plan for: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
We bring barbecues to events all over the BN1 postcode area. Local streets include London Road, Vale Avenue and Eldred Avenue; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Patcham we cover include Waterhall (1 mile north-west), Westdene (1 mile south-west), Hollingbury (1 mile east), Withdean (1 mile south) and Preston (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Carlton Hill (3 miles south), Hanover (3 miles south), Brunswick (3 miles south), Kemptown (4 miles south-east), Whitehawk (3 miles south-east) and Aldrington (3 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Clayton Castle (3.1 miles north) and Brighton Transport Museum (1.8 miles south). The countryside around Patcham includes Ditchling Beacon and Ladies Mile.
- Nearby schools include Patcham High School (within half a mile south-east) and The Dharma Primary School (under half a mile east)
- Nearby, you will find Miller & Carter pub (under half a mile north-west)
What affects the price in Patcham
We do not use a fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- Site access
- How many people are eating
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Crockery choices
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.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
Who books BBQ catering in Patcham?
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Patcham and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Summer parties in the garden
- Retirement do’s
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
A green space like Withdean Park is tempting, but a catered barbecue there needs the landowner’s say-so.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How dietary needs are handled
Also near Patcham
What else we do in Patcham
Where the barbecue can go in Patcham
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A spot well clear of buildings
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
FAQs for Patcham
Can you do a barbecue in Withdean Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
Is Patcham close to London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. In winter, plan lighting and somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Can you do halal?
We do not offer halal. Our meat-free options are there, or halal food would need to be arranged separately.
What do you need from the venue?
Space and a way in, mainly: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We will confirm details when we quote.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
Do you label the food for allergies?
You will get allergen information for everything we serve, and we’ll label the meat-free choices clearly.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Pulled pork
Pulled pork in a roll with coleslaw is hard to beat, filling and easy to eat.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away