East Sussex · England
BBQ Catering for Blackboys
Six barbecue meats and proper vegetarian and vegan options, cooked on site in Blackboys by our chef. Our staff serve and clear.
- Garden parties
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Fundraising days
BBQ catering in Blackboys
BBQ catering in Blackboys, served hot
The barbecue goes on a level, open spot outdoors with cover over it, well clear of walls, marquee sides and trees. Send us a picture of the space and we’ll confirm it. Whether it’s engagement and anniversary parties and big birthday parties, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, beef burgers and BBQ ribs and more.
In a small place like Blackboys, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. Our staff serve and clear, so you are not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
- Area
- Blackboys (TN22)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Alongside
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Blackboys: your questions answered
Is Blackboys too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a barbecue in Passingworth Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What do children usually eat?
Burgers and sausages are usually the children’s favourites, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who does not eat meat. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
Should we have every meat?
Not usually. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats.
What meats do you barbecue?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
What does the venue need to provide?
Space and a way in, mainly: somewhere level outside for the barbecue and the serving table. We’ll check anything else with you.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Of course. A barbecue works as a plated meal with sides; ask about china if you’d like it.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
Where the barbecue can go in Blackboys
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue with a little planning. A quick checklist:
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
- A green light from whoever owns the site
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What affects the price in Blackboys
Here’s what affects the price:
- The date and time of year
- The number of people
- Travel to Blackboys
- Plates or china
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people
Send us the date, the address or TN22 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Blackboys
Six meats to choose from
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Blackboys. For example:
- Big birthday parties
- Club open days
- Evening wedding food
- Neighbourhood parties
If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Buxted station, about 2.3 miles north-west.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- VAT, if it applies
- Plates, china and cutlery
Step by step
We get there well ahead of food time, so the grill is hot by the time you want to eat. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Sunset in Blackboys is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- We serve as people come up.
- We tidy up before we go.
Before we arrive
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
What we serve, dish by dish
Beef brisket
Brisket makes a barbecue feel like a proper meal.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Coleslaw is the natural partner for pulled pork, while salads keep it light.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with a sit-down meal, a barbecue keeps things informal, and needs no kitchen at the venue. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book our barbecue in Blackboys
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Served at the time you choose
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Cooked on site by our chef
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
The serving table is kept tidy and stocked, so the barbecue looks as good at the end as at the start.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
Towns and villages near Blackboys
Also in Blackboys
Blackboys barbecues: local tips
Blackboys is about 3 miles east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Blackboys and the surrounding area are covered for events. We cater all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Blackboys to Brighton (about 16 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Blackboys Church of England Primary School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. A green space like Passingworth Park is tempting, but a catered barbecue there needs the landowner’s say-so. Blackboys is within about 6 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.
We cover events in every part of the TN22 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater an event on streets such as High Street, Mount Pleasant and Gun Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Being close to the B2102, Blackboys is easy for us to reach. For events just outside Blackboys, we cover Etchingwood (1 mile north-west), Framfield (1 mile west), Potter's Green (2 miles north-west), Buxted (2 miles north-west) and Hadlow Down (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (13 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Seaford (13 miles south), Lewes (9 miles south-west), Hailsham (8 miles south-east) and Crowborough (6 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Uckfield Community Hospital (2.6 miles west) and Sussex Farm Museum (3.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Blackboys includes Selwyns Wood.
- Local pubs include Blackboys Inn (within half a mile south)
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away