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Barbecue Catering in Barcombe Mills, East Sussex
BBQ catering in Barcombe Mills: our chef cooks on site, from burgers and sausages to ribs, pulled pork and brisket, and our staff serve.
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Summer staff days
Planning an event in Barcombe Mills?
BBQ catering in Barcombe Mills, cooked on site
A barbecue is one of the easiest ways to feed a crowd in Barcombe Mills: familiar food, lots of choice and no formality. With us cooking, nobody you know spends the afternoon at the grill. Typical bookings include fundraising barbecues and big birthday parties, serving halloumi skewers, coleslaw and beef burgers.
Near Barcombe Mills, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll handle the rest. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
- Area
- Barcombe Mills (BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the grill
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Where the barbecue can go in Barcombe Mills
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue with a little planning. Check these:
- Parking near the grill
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- Permission from the venue or landowner
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
- Chicken skewers
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
After service, our staff clear up, so there’s very little left for you to do.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, at extra cost.
Barbecues in Barcombe Mills: gardens, clubs and local tips
Barcombe Mills is about 3 miles north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. We cover Barcombe Mills and its neighbours for events. We cover 289 places across East Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Barcombe Mills to Brighton (9 miles away).
If the day starts at a church like The Parish Church of St Mary, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. If guests are travelling by rail, Cooksbridge station, about 2 miles south-west, is the nearest station. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Barcombe Mills, 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. Other places close to Barcombe Mills we cover include Barcombe (1 mile west), Barcombe Cross (1 mile north-west), Upper Wellingham (1 mile south), Mount Pleasant (1 mile north) and Norlington (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (10 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east) and Uckfield (5 miles north-east).
A little further out are Museum of Agricultural Bygones (2.9 miles south-east) and Lewes Castle (3.2 miles south). Open spaces near Barcombe Mills include Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.
- Nearby schools include Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form (2.1 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Anglers Rest pub (less than half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include St John under the Castle Lewes (2.9 miles south-west)
Step by step
We set up where we agreed and keep out of the way, so your event carries on around us. We will place the grill so smoke drifts away from guests. At midsummer, it’s light in Barcombe Mills until about 9:15pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. By late September, sunset is nearer 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.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
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Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with a cold buffet, barbecue food is hot and cooked to order. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Our staff serve and clear
- A full barbecue menu
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
See how we price and BBQ menu ideas.
Common questions in Barcombe Mills
What’s the nearest station to Barcombe Mills?
The closest is Cooksbridge station, roughly 2 miles away.
How far is Barcombe Mills from London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London.
When should we book BBQ catering?
Once your date is fixed, particularly for a summer weekend. Short notice is still worth a try: fill in our quote form.
Will children like the BBQ?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who doesn’t eat meat. Let us know numbers for children.
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. Tell us what’s available on site and we will confirm the rest when we quote.
How much choice do we need?
Three or four meats plus the vegetarian and vegan options suits most groups. A shorter menu also speeds up service.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Let us know about allergies before the day.
Also near Barcombe Mills
More for events in Barcombe Mills
What comes off the grill
Beef brisket
Brisket is a favourite with people who like their beef, served on a plate or in a roll.
BBQ ribs
Ribs make a barbecue feel like a feast, served alongside the burgers and sausages.
Who books BBQ catering in Barcombe Mills?
Cooked properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Barcombe Mills. Some of the most common are:
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Fundraising days
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Informal weddings
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Barcombe Church of England Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Any travel or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The full menu and the sides
Prices and what affects them
There’s no fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- Site access
- How many people are eating
- Plates or china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Allergies we should know about
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
- Where the event is
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards