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BBQ Catering in Chailey
BBQ catering for events in Chailey: grilled on site and served by our team, so you can enjoy the day.
- Club open days
- Family celebrations
- Team days and staff summer parties
Book a BBQ in Chailey
BBQ catering for your event in Chailey
Some hosts in Chailey pair a barbecue with a hog roast, giving guests both the spectacle and the variety. Ask and we’ll quote for both. For back-garden get-togethers and charity fundraisers, we will put together a menu of sausages, beef brisket and pulled pork and more.
Near Chailey, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Chailey (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Extras
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
- Access to the cooking area
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with hiring a venue’s in-house menu, you pick the meats, the sides and the meat-free options yourself, and eat outdoors. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What you get with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Served at the time you choose
- Cooked on site by our chef
Read our prices page or BBQ menu ideas.
What we serve, dish by dish
Chicken skewers
Our chef grills chicken on skewers, for guests who prefer chicken.
Pulled pork
Pulled pork is slow-cooked until it falls apart, and served in a soft roll.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue if a few things are right. A quick checklist:
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
- A clear way in from where we park
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
Step by step
When we arrive, we position the grill under cover and get it up to heat. Then our chef cooks through the service time, worked around your serving time. In Chailey, late May sunsets come at about 8:50pm and midsummer ones at about 9:20pm, so an early-evening barbecue is normally in daylight.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and get the grill hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Chailey
Do you come out to small places like Chailey?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
When should we book BBQ catering?
Once your date is fixed, particularly for a summer weekend. But ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do you offer halal meat?
We don’t offer halal. Our meat-free options are there, or halal food would need to be arranged separately.
What meats do you barbecue?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Most events pick three or four.
Do you need anything from us?
Mostly space and access: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We’ll check anything else with you.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, with our staff serving and clearing.
Other occasions in Chailey
Barbecues in Chailey: gardens, clubs and local tips
Chailey is about 5 miles south-east of Haywards Heath, in East Sussex. We’re happy to travel to Chailey for events. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Chailey to Brighton (about 10 miles away).
If the day starts at a church like The Parish Church of St Peter, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. If guests are travelling by rail, Plumpton station, about 3.1 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Chailey is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Events anywhere in BN8 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and roughly how many guests. For events just outside Chailey, we cover North Chailey (1 mile north), South Street (1 mile south-west), Newick (1 mile north-east), Founthill (1 mile east) and South Chailey (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Seaford (14 miles south), Lewes (6 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (10 miles north-east), Uckfield (5 miles east) and Newhaven (12 miles south).
A little further out are Princess Royal Hospital (4.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Chailey include Blackcap and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Chailey Heritage School (1.2 miles north-west) and Chailey School (1.6 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Five Bells Inn (0.5 miles south-west)
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we’ll work around it where possible.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
For event organisers in Chailey
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 will keep you both updated.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Who books BBQ catering in Chailey?
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Chailey. For example:
- Work barbecues
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Retirement do’s
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
Before booking anyone
- What crockery is supplied
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards