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BBQ Catering for Walstead
Thinking about a catered barbecue in Walstead? Our chef cooks on site, with halloumi skewers and a vegan option for non-meat eaters.
- Community fun days
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Retirement do’s
BBQ catering in Walstead
Barbecue venues around Walstead
Walstead is about 1 mile east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. We cover Walstead and its neighbours for events. We cover 371 places in West Sussex. We cater events right across the region, from Walstead to Brighton (about 12 miles away).
Parks such as Eastern Road Nature Reserve frequently have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Northlands Wood Primary Academy, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Walstead, 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.
Anywhere in RH16, we can cook on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Sage Avenue, Ivy Drive and Juniper Place or a nearby road, we will bring the barbecue to you. Main roads around Walstead include the B2111, which makes travel to your event easy. Close by, we cover events in Lindfield (1 mile north-west), Horsted Keynes (3 miles north-east), Ardingly (3 miles north), Furner's Green (4 miles east) and Highbrook (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Crawley (9 miles north-west), Horsham (12 miles west), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-west), East Grinstead (9 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-west) and Broadfield (9 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Parish Museum (0.9 miles north-west) and Princess Royal Hospital (1.2 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Ashenground and Bolnore Woods.
- Schools near Walstead include Great Walstead School (0.7 miles east) and Oathall Community College (1 mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Snowdrop Inn (under half a mile south)
BBQ catering in Walstead, cooked on site
Barbecue food is sociable food: the smell, the queue and the plates piled high. We’ll find the right spot at your venue in Walstead. Typical bookings include informal weddings and retirement do’s, serving sausages, pulled pork and halloumi skewers.
A barbecue in the countryside near Walstead makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
- Area
- Walstead (RH16)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the grill
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Next to a buffet, barbecue food is hot and cooked to order, and nothing sits out all afternoon. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book our barbecue in Walstead
- Timed around your day
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Hot food straight off the grill
See our pricing and BBQ menu ideas.
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
What BBQ catering costs
Your quote depends on:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Travel to Walstead
- Plates or china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
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.
Details that help
When you contact us, please mention:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people
- Rules from the venue or landowner
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- A clear way in from where we park
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the grill
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Sausages
Who books BBQ catering in Walstead?
Add a hog roast for bigger events
In Walstead, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Garden parties
- Leaving parties
For guests coming by train, Haywards Heath station is about 1.5 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether plates or china are included
Step by step
One of us cooks, the others serve, so service stays steady. When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area. By late September, sunset in Walstead is about 7:05pm; in December it’s about 3:55pm. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Send a picture of where the barbecue could go.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Think about where the smoke will drift
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Request gluten-free rolls
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we will adjust where we can.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
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Questions from Walstead
Can you do a barbecue in Eastern Road Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Walstead close to London?
About 34 miles from central London.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
What do you need from the venue?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Let us know about the site and we will confirm what we need.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
Yes. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Is the food cooked safely?
That is one of the best reasons to have it catered: raw and cooked food are kept apart, with separate tongs and boards.
What comes off the grill
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: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards