East Sussex · England
BBQ Catering in Balls Green
Give your guests a proper barbecue at your event in Balls Green. We cook on site and serve it hot.
- Club open days
- Summer staff days
- Back-garden get-togethers
Planning an event in Balls Green?
About our BBQ catering in Balls Green
With BBQ catering, the barbecue, the food and the cooking are all on us. Our chef grills on site in Balls Green, under cover, while our staff serve your guests and tidy up. Typical bookings include Fêtes, fairs and sports days and summer parties in the garden, serving chicken skewers, BBQ ribs and sausages.
Country barbecues near Balls Green are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. You get a barbecue without the work: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
- Where
- Balls Green (TN7)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
The barbecue goes where we agreed, leaving the rest of the space to you.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Step by step
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower will not stop it, but plan somewhere dry for people to eat. At midsummer, it’s light in Balls Green until about 9:20pm, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. In late September, it is dark by about 7:05pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and the space for the barbecue and send a clear 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
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Barbecue venues around Balls Green
Balls Green is about 4 miles north of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We’re happy to travel to Balls Green for events. We cater 289 places in East Sussex. We cater events right across the region, from Balls Green to Brighton (22 miles away).
For a fundraiser at a school like St Michael's Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. Historic houses near Balls Green include Bassetts Manor (2.2 miles north-west) and Groombridge Place (2.3 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. Balls Green is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
For events in TN7, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and a serving time. Close by, we cover events in Hartfield (1 mile west), Ashurst (2 miles north-east), Groombridge (2 miles east), Teasley Mead (2 miles north) and Stone Cross (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crowborough (4 miles south), Uckfield (10 miles south), Heathfield (11 miles south-east), Wadhurst (9 miles east), Ridgewood (10 miles south) and Ringmer (15 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Bolebroke Castle (1.8 miles north-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.8 miles south). The countryside around Balls Green includes Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
Places near Balls Green
Also in Balls Green
Where the barbecue can go in Balls Green
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- A spot where smoke won’t blow into the house or marquee
- A spot well clear of buildings
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the grill
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- New potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
What affects the price in Balls Green
Things that change the price:
- Plates or china
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
- The date and time of year
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies we should know about
- Roughly how many people
- The venue or postcode
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
Why choose BBQ catering in Balls Green?
Six meats to choose from
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Balls Green. Popular choices:
- Big birthday parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Charity fundraisers
- Evening wedding food
If the day starts at a church like The church of St Michael and All Angels, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
Comparing caterers
- Whether plates or china are included
- Travel and any London charges
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What the price includes, item by item
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with a sit-down meal, a barbecue keeps things informal, and needs no kitchen at the venue. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our barbecue in Balls Green
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Six meats to choose from
- An itemised quote
Read our prices page or BBQ menu ideas.
Balls Green: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Balls Green?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Balls Green close to London?
About 29 miles from central London.
How much choice do we need?
Not typically. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Yes. With salads and potatoes, it is a proper meal on a plate.
What does the venue need to provide?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Let us know about the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Our chef cooks outdoors, under cover, at your event, and our staff serve and clear.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop it. Have a gazebo, marquee or room indoors for eating.
What comes off the grill
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Coleslaw is the natural partner for pulled pork, while salads keep it light.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away