East Sussex · England
BBQ Catering in Chiddingly
A catered barbecue for your event in Chiddingly: grilled on site and served by our team, so you can enjoy the day.
- Summer parties in the garden
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Club open days
BBQ catering for Chiddingly
How our BBQ catering works in Chiddingly
Barbecue food is sociable food: the smell, the queue and the plates piled high. We’ll find the right spot at your venue in Chiddingly. Whether it’s club open days and family celebrations, we can cook beef burgers, halloumi skewers and beef brisket and more.
In a small place like Chiddingly, 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. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Chiddingly (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Extras
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What BBQ catering costs
Your quote depends on:
- Whether you want china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance from us
- How many people are eating
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Rough numbers
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rules from the venue or landowner
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
Most barbecue food is cooked through service, so we time our arrival around your serving time. It means food comes off the grill hot. A summer barbecue in Chiddingly stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. In late September, it is dark by about 7:05pm.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Before we arrive
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Choose the menu a week or so before
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- A spot well clear of buildings
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Chiddingly
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Pulled pork
Chiddingly questions
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’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Chiddingly from London?
About 43 miles from central London.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
What do you need from the venue?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Let us know about the site and we will confirm what we need.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
Once your date is fixed, especially for June to September. But ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Our chef cooks outdoors, under cover, at your event, with our staff serving and clearing.
Do you come to Chiddingly?
Yes, Chiddingly is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Planning a barbecue in Chiddingly
Chiddingly is about 4 miles north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Hosts in Chiddingly book us for events of all sizes. Chiddingly is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cater. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 15 miles away.
For a fundraiser at a school like Chiddingly Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. Historic houses near Chiddingly include Horselunges Manor (2.7 miles south-east) and Michelham Priory (3.1 miles south). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. Chiddingly is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Wherever your event is in BN8, we can cook on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For events just outside Chiddingly, we cover Whitesmith (1 mile west), East Hoathly (2 miles north-west), Halland (3 miles north-west), Shortgate (3 miles west) and Blackboys (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (9 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles east), Seaford (10 miles south), Lewes (8 miles west), Hailsham (4 miles south-east) and Crowborough (10 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Sussex Farm Museum (2.8 miles north-east) and Tickerage Castle (4.8 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Selwyns Wood.
- Local pubs include The Six Bells Public House (within half a mile north)
Towns and villages near Chiddingly
What else we do in Chiddingly
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with hiring a venue’s in-house menu, a catered barbecue lets you choose exactly what’s served, and eat outdoors. The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Timed around your day
- Our staff serve and clear
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at our prices page or BBQ menu ideas.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
Slow-cooked meats such as pulled pork and brisket are ready to serve from the start, which takes the pressure off the grill.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
The menu, dish by dish
Pulled pork
Slow-cooked pork, pulled apart, and served in a soft roll.
Beef burgers
No barbecue is complete without burgers, loved by most ages.
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Occasions we serve in Chiddingly
Proper vegetarian and vegan options
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Summer parties in the garden
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Fundraising days
Churches such as The Parish Church rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby typically does.
Before booking anyone
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- VAT, if it applies
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards