Brighton and Hove · England
BBQ Catering for Prestonville
Thinking about a catered barbecue in Prestonville? We cook outdoors under cover, with halloumi skewers and a vegan option for non-meat eaters.
- Fundraising days
- Informal weddings
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
Book a BBQ in Prestonville
Why choose BBQ catering in Prestonville?
Can be paired with a hog roast
People around Prestonville book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Big birthday parties
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Garden parties
PTAs at schools such as Stanford Infant School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days.
Before booking anyone
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Allergen information for every dish
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether plates or china are included
About our BBQ catering in Prestonville
The barbecue goes on a level, open spot outdoors with cover over it, well clear of walls, marquee sides and trees. Send us a picture of the space and we’ll confirm it. Popular choices include pulled pork, beef burgers and halloumi skewers, and we’re regularly asked to cater cricket, football and rugby club days and close and cul-de-sac parties.
For a barbecue in Prestonville, the garden is frequently the best venue. Let us know how we reach the garden, and we will bring everything else. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Location
- Prestonville (BN1, BN3, BN88)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Also available
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the day works
Barbecue food is best straight off the grill, so we cook and serve through the agreed time. Slow-cooked meats are ready as soon as service begins, so nobody waits for the first round. Autumn and winter barbecues in Prestonville get dark early: about 7:05pm by late September and 3:55pm by December. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Send a picture of where the barbecue could go.
- We check it and send a price.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
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FAQs for Prestonville
Can you do a barbecue in Preston Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We cook under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Is there anything for vegans?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Tell us numbers so there’s enough.
How do you handle food safety?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Yes. With salads and potatoes, it is a proper meal on a plate.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Midweek dates are typically easier to get. Use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Beef brisket
Slow-cooked beef brisket, sliced to serve, rich and tender.
Pulled pork
Pulled pork is ready to serve from the start of service, so nobody waits for the grill.
Other occasions in Prestonville
How we price a catered barbecue
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether you want china
- Site access
- Travel to Prestonville
The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- The date and time of the event
- An estimate of numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with food vans, a single barbecue feeds your group together, on a menu you’ve agreed in advance. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Hot food straight off the grill
See how we price or BBQ menu ideas.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue if a few things are right. Check these:
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- A spot where smoke won’t blow into the house or marquee
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Prestonville
- Beef burgers
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
Barbecues in Prestonville: gardens, clubs and local tips
Prestonville is about 1 mile west of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Events in Prestonville are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Prestonville is one of 30 places in Brighton and Hove where we cater.
Coming by train? The closest railway station is Preston Park station, roughly 0.6 miles north of the centre. A green space like Preston Park is tempting, but a catered barbecue there needs the landowner’s say-so. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Prestonville. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. With the coast within about 2 miles of Prestonville, wind is the thing to plan for: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
Wherever your event is in BN1, BN3 and BN88, we can cook on site for your guests. Local streets include Dyke Road, Home Road and Lloyd Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. You will find Prestonville on the A23, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Seven Dials (1 mile south), Preston (1 mile north), West Hill (1 mile south-east), Brunswick (1 mile south) and Withdean (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Saltdean (5 miles south-east), East Saltdean (6 miles south-east), Roedean (3 miles south-east), Rottingdean (4 miles east) and Ovingdean (4 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Clayton Castle (5 miles north) and Churchill Square (1 mile south). Green spaces nearby include Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
- Nearby schools include Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College (within half a mile south) and The Drive Prep School (0.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find Milligan House (less than half a mile east)
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, 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 everyone in the loop.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
All the cooking and serving equipment comes with us, so you don’t need to find grills or tongs.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, quoted separately.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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