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BBQ Catering in Rusper
A catered barbecue for your event in Rusper: grilled on site with staff to serve and clear, so you can enjoy the day.
- Summer staff days
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Informal weddings
Planning an event in Rusper?
BBQ catering in Rusper, served hot
Whether it is twenty friends in a garden or a whole workforce in a car park, a barbecue can be planned around the size of your event. Give us an idea of numbers and we will suggest a menu. For street parties and fundraising barbecues, we will put together a menu of BBQ ribs, beef brisket and beef burgers and more.
In a small place like Rusper, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will plan the route. Everything is cooked through properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
- Location
- Rusper (RH12)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Also available
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
Slow-cooked meats such as pulled pork and brisket are ready to serve from the start, so nobody waits for the first burgers.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
Working with your venue
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Why choose BBQ catering in Rusper?
Food safety taken care of
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Rusper. Some of the most common are:
- Neighbourhood parties
- Summer staff days
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Informal weddings
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Rusper Primary School, frequently want a barbecue.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
- What crockery is supplied
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- A spot where smoke will not blow into the house or marquee
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Places near Rusper
What else we do in Rusper
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with a DIY barbecue, no host is stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the cooking is in experienced hands. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Our staff serve and clear
See how we price and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Barbecue venues around Rusper
Rusper is about 4 miles west of Crawley, in West Sussex. Hosts in Rusper book us for events of all sizes. We cater 371 places in West Sussex. We cater events right across the region, from Rusper to Guildford (about 15 miles away).
If the day starts at a church like St Mary Magdalene church, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Faygate station, roughly 1.8 miles south of the centre. Rusper is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Anywhere in RH12, we can bring the barbecue to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include High Street, Cooks Mead and Chalice Walk; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Lambs Green (1 mile east), Ifieldwood (2 miles east), Russ Hill (3 miles north-east), Bewbush (3 miles south-east) and Cudworth (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (4 miles east), Horsham (4 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (12 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-east), East Grinstead (12 miles east) and Broadfield (4 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Crawley Museum (3.9 miles east) and Crawley Hospital (3.6 miles east). Open spaces near Rusper include Vann Lake and Warnham LNR.
Rusper questions
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Rusper from London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is the food cooked safely?
Cooking properly is our job: raw and cooked food are kept apart, with separate tongs and boards.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Tell us numbers so there is enough.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
We bring cover for the grill, so it is guests who need a wet-weather plan.
What do you need from the venue?
Mostly space and access: somewhere level outside for the barbecue and the serving table. We’ll check anything else with you.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
Do you come to Rusper?
Yes, Rusper is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
Prices and what affects them
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Distance from us
- Season and day of the week
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers
- Dietary requirements
- Any venue rules
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
Grilled food is at its best when it is hot, so we cook to order through service. Slow-cooked meats are ready as soon as service begins, which keeps the queue moving. A summer barbecue in Rusper stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:05pm.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- We serve as people come up.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Preparing for the day
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
- Choose the menu a week or so before
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Sausages
Sausages go down well with younger guests, and they’re easy to eat standing up.
Beef brisket
Brisket makes a barbecue feel like a proper meal.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away