Brighton and Hove · England
BBQ Catering for Stanmer
BBQ catering in Stanmer for your event: hot food off the grill, salads and sides, and staff to serve.
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Neighbourhood parties
- Birthdays and milestone parties
A barbecue near Stanmer
Perfect for your event in Stanmer
Six meats to choose from
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Stanmer and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Summer staff days
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Sports clubs and team events
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Falmer station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- Travel and any London charges
- Whether VAT is included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How dietary needs are handled
BBQ catering for your event in Stanmer
Barbecue food is at its best straight from the grill, so we cook and serve through the agreed service time. Tell us when you’d like to eat and we’ll work to it. On the menu are sausages, coleslaw and BBQ ribs, and we’re frequently booked for 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays and cricket, football and rugby club days.
In a small place like Stanmer, 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 plan the route. Everything is cooked through properly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
- Area
- Stanmer (BN1)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Also available
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What comes off the grill
Sausages
Barbecued sausages are always popular, served in a roll or with sides.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Stanmer questions
Do you come out to small places like Stanmer?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
We bring cover for the grill, but guests will want shelter too.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Can you cater in Stanmer?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Is the food cooked safely?
That’s one of the best reasons to have it catered: separate equipment for raw and cooked food, and everything cooked through.
Places near Stanmer
Also in Stanmer
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
What BBQ catering costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Crockery choices
- Travel to Stanmer
- The number of people
- The date and time of year
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Stanmer barbecues: local tips
Stanmer is about 3 miles north-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. We’re happy to travel to Stanmer for events. We cover 30 places in Brighton and Hove.
For a fundraiser at a school like Coldean Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. Among the historic houses close to Stanmer are Preston Manor & Gardens (2.8 miles south-west) and Royal Pavilion (3.6 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. Stanmer is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first. With the coast within about 4 miles of Stanmer, 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, we can cook on site for your guests. Close by, we cover events in Hollingbury (1 mile south-west), Moulsecoomb (2 miles south), Bevendean (2 miles south), Patcham (2 miles west) and Hollingdean (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Brighton (3 miles south-west), Brighton and Hove (4 miles south-west), Hove (4 miles south-west), Carlton Hill (3 miles south), Hanover (3 miles south) and West Hill (3 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Clayton Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Churchill Square (3.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Stanmer include Ditchling Beacon and Ladies Mile.
- Local schools include Brighton Aldridge Community Academy (0.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Ruby pub (0.8 miles south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include University of Sussex Library (0.6 miles south-east)
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Request gluten-free rolls
We set up on the spot we agreed and stay out of the way, leaving the rest of the space to you.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Step by step
Running late? Tell us as early as you can, and we’ll work around it. Barbecue food is cooked through service, so it’s flexible. At midsummer, it’s light in Stanmer until about 9:20pm, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:05pm.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to a buffet, everything is hot and freshly cooked, and nothing sits out all afternoon. 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 book with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Planned to your running order
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue if a few things are right. Check these:
- A clear way in from where we park
- A spot where smoke won’t blow into the house or marquee
- A green light from whoever owns the site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away