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BBQ Catering for Sharpthorne
BBQ catering in Sharpthorne: our chef cooks on site, with burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, served hot by our staff.
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- School fairs and summer fêtes
Planning an event in Sharpthorne?
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot tidy.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
How our BBQ catering works in Sharpthorne
There’s more to a catered barbecue 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. Typical bookings include leaving and retirement parties and club open days, serving sausages, coleslaw and beef brisket.
In a small place like Sharpthorne, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. Our staff serve and clear, so you are not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
- Area
- Sharpthorne (RH19)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Sharpthorne
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Questions from Sharpthorne
What’s the nearest station to Sharpthorne?
The closest is East Grinstead station, roughly 3.6 miles away.
Is Sharpthorne too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What meats do you barbecue?
Beef burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, with halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Sides include salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Meat is cooked until it’s steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, following Food Standards Agency advice.
What do you need from the venue?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Tell us what’s available on site and we’ll confirm the rest when we quote.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Who books BBQ catering in Sharpthorne?
Proper vegetarian and vegan options
In Sharpthorne, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Work barbecues
- Sports clubs and team events
- Fundraising barbecues
- Summer parties in the garden
If the day starts at a church like St Margaret's Church, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
What your quote should include
- Travel and any London charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- What crockery is supplied
- If the price includes VAT
A closer look at the menu
BBQ ribs
Ribs are a favourite with keen barbecue fans.
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are quick to grill, which helps at busy times alongside the slow-cooked meats.
Barbecues in Sharpthorne: gardens, clubs and local tips
Sharpthorne is about 4 miles south of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Sharpthorne is well within our area for events and the places nearby. Sharpthorne is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 17 miles away.
For guests coming by train, East Grinstead station is about 3.6 miles away. Within reach of Sharpthorne are historic houses such as Priest House (0.5 miles west) and Gravetye Manor (1 mile north-west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Sharpthorne, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH19. Local streets include Station Road, Marlpit Road and Bayhams Field; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For events just outside Sharpthorne, we cover West Hoathly (1 mile west), Highbrook (2 miles south), Selsfield Common (2 miles north-west), Little London (2 miles south-west) and Birchgrove (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (7 miles west), Horsham (12 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-west), East Grinstead (4 miles north) and Broadfield (7 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Waterbury Castle (2.6 miles south) and East Grinstead Museum (3.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Sharpthorne includes Hedgecourt Lake.
- Local pubs include The Fox pub (less than half a mile west)
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to a hog roast, a barbecue offers more variety, which helps when some guests don’t eat pork. A hog roast feeds everyone at once and makes a centrepiece, so some events have both. 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.
Why us?
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at our prices page and our barbecue menu ideas.
How it works
Our chef runs the grill while our staff serve, so the queue keeps moving. After service, we clear up and pack away. In Sharpthorne, late May sunsets come at about 8:50pm and midsummer ones at about 9:20pm, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
- Choose the menu a week or so before
How to get a price
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
- Season and day of the week
- Access to the cooking area
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- An estimate of numbers
- The address or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Where the barbecue can go in Sharpthorne
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Sharpthorne
- BBQ ribs
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- 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