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BBQ Catering in Saddlescombe
A catered barbecue for your event in Saddlescombe: cooked outdoors under cover and served by our team, so you can relax with your guests.
- Big birthday parties
- Informal weddings
- Fundraising barbecues
Book a BBQ in Saddlescombe
BBQ catering in Saddlescombe, served hot
Food from a barbecue is best eaten hot off the grill, so we cook and serve through the agreed service time. Give us your serving time and we will work to it. Whether it’s Fêtes, fairs and sports days and retirement do’s, we’ll put together a menu of sausages, pulled pork and beef burgers.
In a small place like Saddlescombe, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
- Where
- Saddlescombe (BN45)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Extras
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What BBQ catering costs
The price comes down to:
- Access to the cooking area
- Crockery choices
- The journey to the venue
- Season and day of the week
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Saddlescombe
Cooked in front of your guests
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. For example:
- Sports clubs and team events
- Fundraising days
- Big birthday parties
- Garden parties
Nearby historic houses include Portslade Manor (3.3 miles south) and Preston Manor & Gardens (3.7 miles south-east). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether plates or china are included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Barbecues in Saddlescombe: gardens, clubs and local tips
Saddlescombe is about 4 miles north of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. We cover Saddlescombe and its neighbours for events. Saddlescombe is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover.
Parks such as Waterhall frequently have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first. If guests are travelling by rail, Hassocks station, about 3.2 miles north-east, is the nearest station. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Saddlescombe. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first. With the coast within about 6 miles of Saddlescombe, wind is the thing to plan for: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
Here we cover the BN45 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. We also bring barbecues to events in Pyecombe (1 mile north-east), Waterhall (2 miles south-east), Westdene (2 miles south-east), Patcham (3 miles south-east) and West Blatchington (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (15 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (10 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (6 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (5 miles south-west).
A little further out are Montefiore Hospital (4.3 miles south-east) and Clayton Castle (2.5 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Wolstonbury Hill and Ladies Mile.
- Nearby, you’ll find Royal Oak pub (0.7 miles north-west)
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with a DIY barbecue, nobody you know spends the event at the grill, and the food is cooked properly by people who do it every week. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Timed around your day
- A full barbecue menu
Read our prices page and BBQ menu ideas.
Planning the cooking spot
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what helps:
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- Sausages
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
Saddlescombe questions
Is Saddlescombe too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Saddlescombe?
Hassocks station, about 3.2 miles north-east of the centre.
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.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
Yes. Many bigger events have both. Tell us your numbers and we’ll suggest a split.
Should we have every meat?
Most events choose three or four meats, plus the meat-free options. A shorter menu also speeds up service.
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Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
Our staff keep the serving table tidy and topped up, right through the service.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken skewers
Skewers are easy to serve and easy to eat, on a plate or in a roll.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up the barbecue on the agreed spot, put the cover up and get it hot. From there, we cook as your guests come up, worked around your serving time. Autumn and winter barbecues in Saddlescombe get dark early: about 7:05pm by late September and 3:55pm by December. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We serve as people come up.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose the menu a week or so before
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Let us know about tight access
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards