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BBQ Catering for Poynings
Hosting a barbecue in Poynings without doing the cooking: we bring the barbecue, the food and the staff.
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Team days and staff summer parties
BBQ catering in Poynings
About our BBQ catering in Poynings
A good barbecue is about more than burgers: slow-cooked pulled pork, sliced beef brisket and glazed ribs make it feel like a meal, with salads, coleslaw and potatoes on the side. For garden parties and retirement do’s, we can cook pulled pork, coleslaw and chicken skewers and more.
Near Poynings, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will plan the route. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
- Location
- Poynings (BN45)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the grill
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Extras
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Barbecues in Poynings: gardens, clubs and local tips
Poynings is about 4 miles north of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. Hosts in Poynings book us for events of all sizes. Poynings is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover.
Among the historic houses close to Poynings are Portslade Manor (3.7 miles south) and Preston Manor & Gardens (4.5 miles south-east). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. After a christening at a church such as The Church of the Holy Trinity, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Poynings is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first. The sea is within about 6 miles of Poynings, so breezy days are common: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
We cover events in every part of BN45 and the streets around it. Local streets include The Street and Cora's Walk; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For events just outside Poynings, we cover Fulking (1 mile south-west), Hangleton (3 miles south), Portslade (4 miles south), Castle Town (4 miles west) and Kingston by Sea (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (15 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (10 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (5 miles north-east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
A little further out are The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (2.9 miles north-east) and Southlands Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Poynings includes Wolstonbury Hill and Woods Mill.
- Pubs nearby include Royal Oak pub (under half a mile south)
Places near Poynings
Other occasions in Poynings
About the food
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Choose from salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, depending on the occasion.
BBQ ribs
For guests who love barbecue, the ribs are often the highlight.
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
How we price a catered barbecue
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- The number of people
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
- Plates or china
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What we need to know
When you contact us, please mention:
- Your date and serving time
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Rough numbers
- The address or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
One of us cooks, the others serve, so service stays steady. After service, we clear up and pack away. Evening barbecues in Poynings need a little planning: daylight lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:05pm. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Preparing for the day
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or BN45 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
After service, our staff clear up, leaving the spot tidy.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
Where the barbecue can go in Poynings
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what helps:
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- Space for our vehicle nearby
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Poynings
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Perfect for your event in Poynings
Can be paired with a hog roast
In Poynings and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Summer parties in the garden
- Work barbecues
- Leaving parties
If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Hassocks station, about 3.3 miles north-east.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- What crockery is supplied
- Whether VAT is included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Next to a formal plated meal, a barbecue keeps things informal, and it doesn’t need a kitchen. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Our staff serve and clear
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Hot food straight off the grill
See how we price and our barbecue menu ideas.
Common questions in Poynings
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’ll follow the site rules.
Is Poynings close to London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
Yes, we clear up after service. Ask if you’d like china.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Of course. A barbecue works as a plated meal with sides; ask about china if you’d like it.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Ask and we will quote for the mix.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What do you need from the venue?
Space and a way in, mainly: somewhere level outside for the barbecue and the serving table. We’ll check anything else with you.
Do you label the food for allergies?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Let us know about allergies before the day.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards