Brighton and Hove · England
Barbecue Catering in Seven Dials, Brighton and Hove
BBQ catering in Seven Dials for your event: hot food off the grill, salads and sides, and staff to serve.
- Family celebrations
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Work barbecues
BBQ catering for Seven Dials
BBQ catering for your event in Seven Dials
There is more to a catered barbecue than burgers: slow-cooked pulled pork, sliced beef brisket and glazed ribs make it feel like a meal, served with salads, coleslaw and potatoes. We serve beef burgers, halloumi skewers and chicken skewers, and we are frequently booked for leaving parties and close and cul-de-sac parties.
For a barbecue in Seven Dials, the garden is often the best venue. Tell us about the drive and the garden, and we’ll bring everything else. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Where
- Seven Dials (BN1, BN3, BN50)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- Menu
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Also available
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The process
With cover over the grill, the weather rarely holds us up, though your guests will want shelter if it rains. In Seven Dials, late May sunsets come at about 8:50pm and midsummer ones at about 9:15pm, so an early-evening barbecue is typically in daylight.
- 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.
- We tidy up before we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Choose the menu a week or so before
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Also near Seven Dials
Also in Seven Dials
What affects the price in Seven Dials
Here’s what affects the price:
- The journey to the venue
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Plates or china
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
- An estimate of numbers
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Why choose BBQ catering in Seven Dials?
Compared with food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, with a menu planned around your guests. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Seven Dials hosts choose us
- Six meats to choose from
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Timed around your day
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
See our pricing and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Working with your venue
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Occasions we serve in Seven Dials
Food handled by a professional team
People around Seven Dials book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Club open days
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Summer parties in the garden
If the day starts at a church like St Luke's Church Prestonville, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether plates or china are included
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
The serving table is kept tidy and stocked, right through the service.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
Common questions in Seven Dials
Can you do a barbecue in St. Ann's Well Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
What do you need from the venue?
Mostly space and access: somewhere level outside for the barbecue and the serving table. We’ll confirm details when we quote.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Midweek dates are normally easier to get. Send us your details through our quote form.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes, and china is available on request.
What do children generally eat?
Yes, generally: simple food in a roll suits most children. Tell us how many children to expect.
What comes off the grill
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Seven Dials barbecues: local tips
Seven Dials is about 1 mile west of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Hosts in Seven Dials book us for events of all sizes. Seven Dials is one of 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove where we cater.
A green space like St. Ann's Well Gardens is tempting, but a catered barbecue there needs the landowner’s say-so. Historic houses near Seven Dials include Royal Pavilion (0.7 miles south-east) and Preston Manor & Gardens (0.8 miles north). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. Seven Dials is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. With the coast within about a mile of Seven Dials, wind is the thing to plan for: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
Wherever your event is in BN1, BN3 and BN50, we can cook on site for your guests. From Dyke Road, Powis Road and York Avenue or a nearby road, we’ll bring the barbecue to you. Seven Dials is on the A2010, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. Nearby, we also cater events in West Hill (1 mile south-east), Prestonville (1 mile north), Brunswick (1 mile south-west), Brighton (1 mile east) and Hanover (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Hangleton (3 miles north-west), Saltdean (5 miles east), East Saltdean (6 miles east), Roedean (3 miles south-east), Rottingdean (4 miles east) and Ovingdean (3 miles east). Seven Dials is among the bigger towns we cover in Brighton and Hove, with lots of choice for events.
Nearby you will also find Montefiore Hospital (within half a mile west) and Brighton Transport Museum (0.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Newmarket Hill and Whitehawk Hill.
- Schools near Seven Dials include Stanford Junior School (within half a mile north) and The Drive Prep School (0.9 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Cow pub (within half a mile south)
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue with a little planning. A quick checklist:
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Seven Dials
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Sausages
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away