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BBQ Catering for Blackness

BBQ catering for events in Blackness: cooked outdoors under cover with staff to serve and clear, so you can relax with your guests.

  • Leaving parties
  • Summer parties in the garden
  • Reunions and family get-togethers

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BBQ catering for Blackness

BBQ catering for your event in Blackness

From the grill come burgers, sausages and chicken skewers, with sticky ribs, pulled pork and sliced brisket alongside. You choose the mix that suits your event. We are often asked to cater cricket, football and rugby club days and community fun days, serving beef burgers, pulled pork and BBQ ribs.

A barbecue in the countryside near Blackness makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains. Our staff serve and clear, so you are not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.

Sliced brisket with a dark crust on paper
Where
Blackness (BN24)
Area hub
East Sussex
On the menu
Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
Also available
Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
Price
Contact us for a quote
Page updated
27 October 2026

What the cooking area needs

The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:

  • The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
  • A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
  • Space for our vehicle nearby

If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.

What we serve

  • Chicken skewers
  • Halloumi skewers (V)
  • Sausages
  • Beef brisket
  • Jacket potatoes
  • Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
  • New potatoes
  • Coleslaw
  • Salads
  • Beef burgers
  • Pulled pork
  • BBQ ribs

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Diets, allergies and alternatives

A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:

  • Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
  • Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
  • Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
  • Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them

We set up on the spot we agreed and stay out of the way, so the event carries on around us.

China crockery is available on request, at extra cost.

What we serve, dish by dish

Salads, coleslaw and potatoes

Crunchy coleslaw suits barbecue food, and salads add freshness.

Pulled pork

Pulled pork in a roll with coleslaw is hard to beat, filling and easy to eat.

What happens on the day

Most barbecue food is cooked through service, so we arrive ahead of food time and cook to demand. That keeps everything hot and fresh. Sunset in Blackness is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.

  1. Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
  2. Choose your meats and sides.
  3. We check the space and quote.
  4. We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
  5. We pack away and leave the area tidy.

Preparing for the day

  • Keep the grill downwind of the seating
  • Confirm numbers ahead of the day
  • Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat

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Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.

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Planning help

Your questions about a catered barbecue in Blackness

Is Blackness close to London?

About 50 miles from central London, and well within our area.

Can you barbecue near the sea around Blackness?

Yes, of course. We cook under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.

Do you bring plates and clear up?

Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.

Is BBQ catering only for summer?

The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.

What can we have at a catered barbecue?

Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.

How far ahead should we book?

As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.

Will children like the BBQ?

Yes, generally: simple food in a roll suits most children. Give us a rough number of children.

Do you offer halal meat?

We do not. If guests need halal, arrange that separately; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.

Occasions we serve in Blackness

Cooked in front of your guests

In Blackness and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:

  • Charity fundraisers
  • Family celebrations
  • Fêtes, fairs and sports days
  • Leaving parties

PTAs at schools such as Stone Cross School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days.

Before you book anyone

  • If the price includes VAT
  • Exactly what’s included in the price
  • Allergen information for every dish
  • Any travel or access charges

Planning a barbecue

For event organisers in Blackness

If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.

Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.

A catered BBQ in Blackness: what to know

Blackness is about 2 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. We cater events of every size in Blackness. We cater all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Blackness to Brighton (about 18 miles away).

For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Pevensey & Westham station, about 1.5 miles east. Historic houses near Blackness include Michelham Priory (4.4 miles north-west) and Horselunges Manor (4.9 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Blackness, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. With the coast within about 4 miles of Blackness, wind is the thing to plan for: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.

Here we cover the BN24 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Forge Place, Hailsham Road and Hankham Road or a nearby road, we will bring the barbecue to you. If your venue is just outside Blackness, we also cover Hankham (1 mile north-east), Stone Cross (1 mile south-east), Polegate (2 miles west), Lower Willingdon (2 miles south-west) and Willingdon (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Hastings (12 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles east), Seaford (9 miles west), Lewes (13 miles west), Hailsham (3 miles north-west) and St Leonards (12 miles east).

Well-known places in the area include Pevensey Court House Museum And Gaol (1.9 miles east) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Blackness include Combe Hill.

  • Local schools include Causeway School (0.9 miles south)
  • Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (less than half a mile south)
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What BBQ catering costs

Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:

  • How many people are eating
  • The date and time of year
  • Whether you want china
  • Site access

Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.

Getting an accurate quote

To check the date and the space, tell us:

  • Your date and serving time
  • Rough numbers
  • Anything the venue has asked for
  • Dietary requirements

Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.

Why choose BBQ catering in Blackness?

Next to a fixed venue menu, you pick the meats, the sides and the meat-free options yourself, and eat outdoors. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.

What you get with us

  • Our staff serve and clear
  • Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
  • A choice of salads and potatoes
  • Pair it with a hog roast if you like

Take a look at our pricing or BBQ menu ideas.

  • Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
  • Six barbecue meats to choose from
  • Meat-free choices cooked separately
  • Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards

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