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Barbecue Catering in Cliffe, East Sussex
Want a barbecue in Cliffe without standing at the grill? Our chef and team handle everything, from burgers to brisket.
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Fundraising days
A barbecue near Cliffe
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance from us
- Numbers
- Plates or china
- Season and day of the week
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- An estimate of numbers
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or BN7 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
How our BBQ catering works in Cliffe
Hosting a barbecue generally means shopping, prepping, cooking and clearing. A catered barbecue takes all of that off your hands, so you can enjoy your own event. We are frequently asked to cater birthdays and milestone parties and back-garden get-togethers, serving coleslaw, halloumi skewers and pulled pork.
Barbecues around Cliffe are frequently relaxed garden affairs. A catered barbecue fits right in, and you will not spend it cooking. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you are not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
- Area
- Cliffe (BN7, BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Extras
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Ask which items contain gluten
Our staff keep the serving table tidy and topped up, right through the service.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
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. Sort that first.
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Crunchy coleslaw suits barbecue food, while salads keep it light.
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are grilled on site and served in a bun, hot off the barbecue.
Events we cater in Cliffe
Barbecue and hog roast together, if you like
In Cliffe, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Evening wedding food
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Street parties
- Sports clubs and team events
Among the historic houses close to Cliffe are Anne of Cleves House (0.7 miles south-west) and Glyndebourne (2 miles east). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- If the price includes VAT
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with a sit-down meal, a barbecue keeps things informal, and it does not need a kitchen. What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
What you get with us
- Add a hog roast alongside
- A full barbecue menu
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Read our prices page or our barbecue menu ideas.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before service, so the grill is hot by the time you want to eat. The smell soon brings people over. Autumn and winter barbecues in Cliffe get dark early: about 7:05pm by late September and 3:55pm by December. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We set up under cover before service.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Think about shelter for your guests
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Where the barbecue can go in Cliffe
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A green light from whoever owns the site
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Cliffe
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- Sausages
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
A catered BBQ in Cliffe: what to know
Cliffe is about 1 mile east of Lewes, in East Sussex. Cliffe is well within our area for events. Cliffe is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cater. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 7 miles away.
Parks such as Railway Land often have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first. If your garden is too small, a club or hall near Cliffe with outdoor space often works. Cliffe is within about a mile of the South Downs National Park, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Wherever your event is in BN7 and BN8, we can bring the barbecue to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Ham Lane, New Road and Court Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the barbecue to you. Cliffe sits on or near the A26, which makes travel to your event easy. Close by, we cover events in Southover (1 mile south-west), South Malling (1 mile north-west), Lewes (1 mile west), Hamsey (2 miles north) and Offham (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (13 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (10 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (6 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.5 miles north-east) and St Thomas à Becket Cliffe (within half a mile west). Green spaces nearby include Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.
- Local schools include South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School (0.5 miles north) and Lewes Old Grammar School (0.6 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Gardeners Arms (within half a mile north-west)
Common questions in Cliffe
Could you cook in Railway Land?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
Which station is closest to Cliffe?
Lewes station, in Cliffe itself.
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.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
Yes. The hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and the barbecue adds choice.
Should we have every meat?
Not usually. Mix quick-grilled items with pulled pork or brisket and we’ll advise on the rest.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
As soon as you know the date, particularly for a summer weekend. Short notice is still worth a try: use our quote form.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Cooking properly is our job: raw and cooked food are kept apart, with separate tongs and boards.
Is the meat halal?
No. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards