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Barbecue Catering in Woodmancote, West Sussex
A catered barbecue for your event in Woodmancote: grilled on site with staff to serve and clear, so you can relax with your guests.
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Summer parties in the garden
- Team days and staff summer parties
A barbecue near Woodmancote
Space, access and the venue
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the grill
- Chicken skewers
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- Jacket potatoes
BBQ catering for your event in Woodmancote
Hosting a barbecue usually means shopping, prepping, cooking and clearing. With BBQ catering, all of that is done for you, so you can enjoy your own event. Typical bookings include fundraising days and engagement and anniversary parties, with chicken skewers, sausages and coleslaw.
Country barbecues near Woodmancote are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. Everything is cooked through properly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
- Location
- Woodmancote (BN5)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Also available
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with ordering takeaway, a barbecue becomes part of the event, and the grill becomes a gathering point. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our barbecue in Woodmancote
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Planned to your running order
- Hot food straight off the grill
Read our prices page or BBQ menu ideas.
The process
The barbecue goes on the agreed spot, so your event carries on around us. We will place the grill so smoke drifts away from guests. At midsummer, it’s light in Woodmancote until about 9:20pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it is dark by about 7:05pm.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- At serving time, the chef grills and the team serves.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Include children in your numbers
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Distance from us
- Plates or china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Site access
The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Ask which items contain gluten
We bring everything we need to cook and serve, so you don’t need to find grills or tongs.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
Perfect for your event in Woodmancote
Barbecue and hog roast together, if you like
In Woodmancote and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Fundraising barbecues
- Informal weddings
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Summer staff days
After a christening at a church such as The Parish Church of St Peter, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- A clear list of what’s included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Planning a barbecue in Woodmancote
Woodmancote is about 6 miles south-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We cater events of every size in Woodmancote. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 8 miles away.
A green space like Tottington Wood is tempting, but a catered barbecue there needs the landowner’s say-so. For guests coming by train, Hassocks station is about 4.3 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Woodmancote, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Here we cover the BN5 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Woodmancote, we also cover Blackstone (1 mile north-east), Small Dole (2 miles south-west), Henfield (2 miles north-west), Albourne (2 miles north-east) and High Cross (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (14 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north), Worthing (9 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (8 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (6 miles north-east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Dene Hospital (4.7 miles north-east) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Woods Mill and Truleigh Hill.
For event organisers in Woodmancote
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
What comes off the grill
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Crunchy coleslaw suits barbecue food, while salads keep it light.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Questions from Woodmancote
Do you come out to small places like Woodmancote?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Woodmancote?
Hassocks station, about 4.3 miles east of the centre.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
We tidy the serving area, so there is very little washing up. Ask if you’d like china.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
We cook under cover, so rain isn’t a problem for the food. Plan somewhere dry for your guests to eat.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Let us know how many to expect.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tell us your numbers and we will suggest a split.
When should we book BBQ catering?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Midweek dates are generally easier to get. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away