East Sussex · England
Barbecue Catering in Birling Gap, East Sussex
A barbecue in Birling Gap, without you at the grill: the food, the grill and the team are all on us.
- Garden parties
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Neighbourhood parties
BBQ catering in Birling Gap
About our BBQ catering in Birling Gap
Barbecue food is sociable food: people gather round the grill and come back for seconds. In Birling Gap, we will set up where it suits your event. We serve sausages, coleslaw and chicken skewers, and we are frequently booked for street parties and leaving and retirement parties.
A barbecue in the countryside near Birling Gap makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you are not left handing out rolls.
- Area
- Birling Gap (BN20)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Also available
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The process
Most barbecue food is cooked through service, so we time our arrival around your serving time. That keeps everything hot and fresh. At midsummer, it’s light in Birling Gap until about 9:15pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it is dark by about 7:05pm.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
We cook as your guests come up, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
Barbecues in Birling Gap: gardens, clubs and local tips
Birling Gap is about 5 miles south-east of Seaford, in East Sussex. We are happy to travel to Birling Gap for events. Birling Gap is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 16 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Alfriston Clergy House (4.7 miles north-west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. After a christening at a church such as The Parish Church of St Simon and St Jude, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Birling Gap. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. With the coast within about 5 miles of Birling Gap, wind is the thing to plan for: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
For events in BN20, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and roughly how many guests. Other places close to Birling Gap we cover include East Dean (1 mile north), Friston (1 mile north), Meads (3 miles east), Holywell (3 miles east) and Old Town (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (5 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles north-east), Seaford (5 miles north-west), Lewes (13 miles north-west), Hailsham (9 miles north) and Newhaven (8 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Eastbourne District General Hospital (4.1 miles north-east) and Rnli Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum (3.9 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Combe Hill.
What BBQ catering costs
Each price is built from:
- The journey to the venue
- The date and time of year
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Where the event is
- Allergies we should know about
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Roughly how many people
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
Common questions in Birling Gap
Which station is closest to Birling Gap?
Eastbourne station, about 3.9 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
We can. The hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and the barbecue adds choice.
What do children typically eat?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who does not eat meat. Let us know numbers for children.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
Once your date is fixed, particularly for a summer weekend. But ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Is there anything for vegans?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Let us know how many to expect.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
What we serve, dish by dish
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are quick to grill, which helps at busy times.
Sausages
Cooked through and browned on the grill, sausages are simple and satisfying.
What the cooking area needs
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what helps:
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- A clear way in from where we park
- Parking near the grill
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- Pulled pork
Occasions we serve in Birling Gap
Halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Birling Gap. Popular bookings include:
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Charity fundraisers
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Team days and staff summer parties
For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Eastbourne station, roughly 3.9 miles north-east of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Other occasions in Birling Gap
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to a formal plated meal, a barbecue is relaxed and sociable, and needs no kitchen at the venue. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our barbecue in Birling Gap
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Served at the time you choose
- Six meats to choose from
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
Take a look at our pricing or BBQ menu ideas.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away