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Barbecue Catering in Chiltington, East Sussex
A catered barbecue for your event in Chiltington: cooked outdoors under cover with staff to serve and clear, so you can enjoy the day.
- Charity fundraisers
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Sports clubs and team events
Book a BBQ in Chiltington
How our BBQ catering works in Chiltington
Hosting a barbecue normally means shopping, prepping, cooking and clearing. A catered barbecue takes all of that off your hands, so you can enjoy your own event. Typical bookings include engagement and anniversary parties and fundraising days, with coleslaw, chicken skewers and beef brisket.
Near Chiltington, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
- Area
- Chiltington (BN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Extras
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with food vans, a single barbecue feeds your group together, on a menu you’ve agreed in advance. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What you get with us
- Timed around your day
- Six meats to choose from
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Add a hog roast alongside
Read our pricing and BBQ menu ideas.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
After service, our staff clear up, so there is very little left for you to do.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
Where the barbecue can go in Chiltington
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A green light from whoever owns the site
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- A spot where smoke will not blow into the house or marquee
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
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
Questions from Chiltington
Is Chiltington too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
We can. The hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and the barbecue adds choice.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Of course. A barbecue works as a plated meal with sides.
What meats do you barbecue?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
Can you cater in Chiltington?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Chiltington and the rest of East Sussex included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
We cook under cover, so rain isn’t a problem for the food. Plan somewhere dry for your guests to eat.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Midweek dates are generally easier to get. Fill in our quote form.
Chiltington barbecues: local tips
Chiltington is about 3 miles north-west of Lewes, in East Sussex. Events in Chiltington are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. We bring barbecues to all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 7 miles away.
If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Cooksbridge station, roughly 1.3 miles south-east of the centre. For a fundraiser at a school like Chailey School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Chiltington. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
We bring barbecues to events all over the BN7 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Chiltington we cover include East Chiltington (1 mile west), Cooksbridge (1 mile south-east), South Chailey (1 mile north), Plumpton (2 miles south-west) and Plumpton Green (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Seaford (12 miles south-east), Lewes (3 miles south-east), Hailsham (13 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (9 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Lewes Castle (3.5 miles south-east) and Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft (3.9 miles west). The countryside around Chiltington includes Blackcap and Malling Down.
Why choose BBQ catering in Chiltington?
Hot food straight off the grill
In Chiltington, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Big birthday parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Among the historic houses close to Chiltington are Anne of Cleves House (3.7 miles south) and Glyndebourne (4.9 miles south-east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Plates, china and cutlery
Step by step
Grilled food is at its best when it’s hot, so we cook to order through service. Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the start, so nobody waits for the first round. Sunset in Chiltington is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- Show us the space.
- We check it and send a price.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We clear up so you don’t have to.
Before we arrive
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
What BBQ catering costs
Each price is built from:
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
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What comes off the grill
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Beef burgers
A burger is the barbecue classic, and they’re a safe bet for children and adults alike.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away