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BBQ Catering for Budlett's Common
Treat your guests to a catered BBQ at your event in Budlett's Common. We cook on site and serve it hot.
- Informal weddings
- Community fun days
- Retirement do’s
A barbecue near Budlett's Common
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the moment service begins, which takes the pressure off the grill.
China crockery is available on request, at extra cost.
BBQ catering for your event in Budlett's Common
BBQ catering means we bring the barbecue and do the cooking. Our chef grills on site in Budlett's Common, under cover, and our staff serve and clear. For Fêtes, fairs and sports days and reunions and family get-togethers, we will put together a menu of beef burgers, pulled pork and halloumi skewers and more.
Country barbecues near Budlett's Common are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. Everything is cooked through properly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
- Area
- Budlett's Common (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Also available
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Budlett's Common
Barbecue and hog roast together, if you like
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Budlett's Common. Popular bookings include:
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
Churches such as Five Ash Down Independent Chapel rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby normally does.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Travel and any London charges
Questions from Budlett's Common
Is Budlett's Common too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
We give you allergen information for every dish, and we can label the vegetarian and vegan options.
How much choice do we need?
Most events choose three or four meats, plus the meat-free options. A shorter menu also speeds up service.
Is clearing up included?
Yes, we clear up after service, so there’s very little washing up. Ask if you’d like china.
How do you handle food safety?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tell us your numbers and we’ll suggest a split.
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
What happens on the day
We start by setting up the barbecue and a serving table where we agreed. Then our chef cooks and the team serves for as long as we have agreed. Autumn and winter barbecues in Budlett's Common get dark early: about 7:05pm by late September and 3:55pm by December. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Choose your meats and sides.
- We check the space and quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We pack away and leave the area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about where the smoke will drift
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Let us know about tight access
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or TN22 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What BBQ catering costs
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- The number of people
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the grill
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Instead of asking a friend to man the grill, a catered barbecue means everyone gets to be a guest, and food safety is in professional hands. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at our prices page or menu ideas for your barbecue.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Beef burgers
Our chef grills beef burgers to order, straight from the grill to the bun.
Barbecue venues around Budlett's Common
Budlett's Common is about 1 mile north of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Budlett's Common and the surrounding area are covered for events. Budlett's Common is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 15 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Bonners CofE School frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. Coming by train? The nearest station is Uckfield station, about 1.5 miles south. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Budlett's Common. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
For events in TN22, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and roughly how many guests. Other places close to Budlett's Common we cover include Maresfield (1 mile north-west), Down Street (2 miles west), Ridgewood (2 miles south), Little Horsted (3 miles south) and Founthill (4 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (9 miles south-west), Hailsham (11 miles south-east), Crowborough (5 miles north-east), Newhaven (14 miles south) and Peacehaven (14 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Tickerage Castle (2.7 miles south-east) and Uckfield Community Hospital (1.7 miles south). Open spaces near Budlett's Common include Brickfield Meadow.
- Nearby schools include Uckfield College (1.1 miles south)
- Local pubs include Ringles Cross pub (0.5 miles south-east)
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away