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BBQ Catering in Barcombe Cross
BBQ catering for events in Barcombe Cross: grilled on site and served by our team, so you can relax with your guests.
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Sports clubs and team events
- Fundraising days
Book a BBQ in Barcombe Cross
BBQ catering in Barcombe Cross, cooked on site
Barbecues are good at pleasing everyone, because there is beef, chicken and pork to choose from, and proper vegetarian and vegan options too. Typical bookings include club open days and garden parties, with coleslaw, beef burgers and pulled pork.
Near Barcombe Cross, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll handle the rest. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Where
- Barcombe Cross (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the grill
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Extras
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
BBQ ribs
BBQ ribs bring a sticky, glazed favourite to the table; have napkins ready.
Beef burgers
Our chef grills beef burgers to order, straight from the grill to the bun.
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Why choose BBQ catering in Barcombe Cross?
Instead of asking a friend to man the grill, a catered barbecue means everyone gets to be a guest, and the food is cooked by people who do it every week. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Meat-free choices on every menu
Read our pricing and BBQ menu ideas.
Barcombe Cross barbecues: local tips
Barcombe Cross is about 3 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. We cater events of every size in Barcombe Cross. Barcombe Cross is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 9 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Barcombe Church of England Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. After a christening at a church such as St Francis of Assisi, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Barcombe Cross is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Here we cover the BN8 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include High Street, Grange Road and Weald Close, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. For events just outside Barcombe Cross, we cover Barcombe (1 mile south), Mount Pleasant (1 mile north-east), Barcombe Mills (1 mile south-east), Upper Wellingham (2 miles south-east) and Cooksbridge (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (11 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east) and Uckfield (5 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.7 miles south-east) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (3.6 miles south). Open spaces near Barcombe Cross include Malling Down and Offham Hill.
- Local schools include Chailey School (2.3 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Royal Oak pub (within half a mile south-east)
The process
One of us cooks, the others serve, so service stays steady. When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area. Evening barbecues in Barcombe Cross need a little planning: daylight lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:05pm. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We serve as people come up.
- We tidy up before we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or BN8 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
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How we price a catered barbecue
Things that change the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The date and time of year
- Travel to Barcombe Cross
- The number of people
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- Your date and serving time
- The address or postcode
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Barcombe Cross
Food safety taken care of
Hosts in Barcombe Cross book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Garden parties
- Community fun days
- Team days and staff summer parties
Within reach of Barcombe Cross are historic houses such as Glyndebourne (3.7 miles south-east) and Anne of Cleves House (3.8 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- The full menu and the sides
- How dietary needs are handled
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
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What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A clear way in from where we park
- A spot where smoke won’t blow into the house or marquee
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
- Coleslaw
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Barcombe Cross
Which station is closest to Barcombe Cross?
Cooksbridge station, about 1.9 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you do a barbecue at a venue 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.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Let us know about allergies before the day.
Do you come to Barcombe Cross?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Barcombe Cross and East Sussex. Send us the address for a quote.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
What if it rains?
The cooking area is covered, so it’s guests who need a wet-weather plan.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
We cook under cover, so the season doesn’t stop us. In winter, plan lighting and somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Should we have every meat?
Three or four meats plus the vegetarian and vegan options suits most groups. Fewer items keeps service quick.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
We set up on the spot we agreed and stay out of the way, so the event carries on around us.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards