East Sussex · England
BBQ Catering for Brightling
Hosting a barbecue in Brightling without doing the cooking: the food, the grill and the team are all on us.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Informal weddings
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
Book a BBQ in Brightling
Common questions in Brightling
How far is Brightling from London?
About 43 miles from central London.
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Tell us numbers so there is enough.
Do you label the food for allergies?
We give you allergen information for every dish, and we can label the vegetarian and vegan options.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Of course. With salads and potatoes, it’s a proper meal on a plate.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Ask and we’ll quote for the mix.
How our BBQ catering works in Brightling
Barbecue food is sociable food: people gather round the grill and come back for seconds. In Brightling, we’ll set up where it suits your event. We are frequently asked to cater evening wedding food and neighbourhood parties, serving coleslaw, beef burgers and BBQ ribs.
Country barbecues near Brightling are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
- Where
- Brightling (TN32)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Alongside
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with a DIY barbecue, no host is stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the food is cooked properly by people who do it every week. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book with us
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
Take a look at how we price and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Occasions we serve in Brightling
Cooked properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart
Hosts in Brightling book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Street parties
- Garden parties
For anyone arriving by rail, Robertsbridge station, about 3.3 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- The full menu and the sides
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Any travel or access charges
- Plates, china and cutlery
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
We cook as your guests come up, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
The process
Running late? Tell us as early as you can, and we will work around it. A barbecue is easy to time, as most of it is cooked as people eat. At midsummer, it is light in Brightling until about 9:15pm, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:00pm.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and get the grill hot.
- We cook and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A catered BBQ in Brightling: what to know
Brightling is about 9 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Brightling and the surrounding area are covered for events. We cover all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Brightling to Brighton (25 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Brightling are Bateman's (1.9 miles north-west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. If the day starts at a church like The Parish Church of St Thomas A Becket, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Brightling. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Anywhere in TN32, we can bring the barbecue to you. Local streets include The Street and Rectory Hill; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater events in Hollingrove (1 mile east), Twelve Oaks (1 mile south), Oxley's Green (1 mile north-east), Netherfield (3 miles south-east) and Penhurst (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (13 miles south), Hastings (10 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south), Hailsham (9 miles south-west), Crowborough (12 miles north-west) and St Leonards (10 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Old Castle (2.3 miles south-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (5.9 miles north).
The menu, dish by dish
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are quick to grill, which helps at busy times alongside the slow-cooked meats.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
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Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The date and time of year
- Distance from us
- Site access
- The number of people
What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Rough numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies we should know about
Send us the date, the address or TN32 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away