East Sussex · England
BBQ Catering for Cross in Hand
BBQ catering in Cross in Hand: a barbecue cooked at your event, with burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, and our staff serve.
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Evening wedding food
- Leaving and retirement parties
BBQ catering for Cross in Hand
BBQ catering in Cross in Hand, cooked on site
The barbecue goes on a level, open spot outdoors with cover over it, well clear of walls, marquee sides and trees. Tell us about the space in Cross in Hand and we’ll check it works. Whether it’s sports clubs and team events and fundraising barbecues, we can cook beef brisket, sausages and beef burgers.
Near Cross in Hand, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve.
- Location
- Cross in Hand (TN21)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the grill
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Also available
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with a hog roast, a barbecue offers more variety, which helps when some guests don’t eat pork. A hog roast is the bigger spectacle, so some events have both. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Six meats to choose from
- Timed around your day
- A clear quote with everything listed
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read how we price or menu ideas for your barbecue.
What BBQ catering costs
Your quote depends on:
- Access to the cooking area
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
- Crockery choices
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 to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many people
- Any venue rules
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or TN21 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
How it works
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower will not stop it, though your guests will want shelter if it rains. Autumn and winter barbecues in Cross in Hand get dark early: about 7:05pm by late September and 3:55pm by December. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- We tidy up before we go.
Before we arrive
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Name a contact for the day
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area and pack away, so there’s very little left for you to do.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
Cross in Hand questions
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Cross in Hand?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Should we have every meat?
You do not need everything. Mix quick-grilled items with pulled pork or brisket.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
We cook under cover, so the season does not stop us. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
We can. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes. A barbecue works as a plated meal with sides; ask about china if you’d like it.
Is there anything for vegans?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Let us know how many to expect.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Also near Cross in Hand
What else we do in Cross in Hand
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the grill
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
Events we cater in Cross in Hand
Six meats to choose from
People around Cross in Hand book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- School fairs and summer fêtes
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School, frequently want a barbecue.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Travel and any London charges
- How dietary needs are handled
- VAT, if it applies
A catered BBQ in Cross in Hand: what to know
Cross in Hand is about 5 miles east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Cross in Hand is well within our area for events and the places nearby. We cater all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Cross in Hand to Brighton (about 18 miles away).
Coming by train? Buxted station, about 3.9 miles west, is the nearest station. If you had Passingworth Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: barbecues are frequently restricted in parks. Cross in Hand is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
We bring barbecues to events all over TN21 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Fir Grove Road, Windmill Place and Dads Hill, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Roser's Cross (1 mile south-west), Waldron (1 mile south-west), Heathfield (2 miles east), Sandy Cross (2 miles south-east) and Lions Green (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (13 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south-east), Seaford (14 miles south), Lewes (11 miles south-west), Hailsham (8 miles south) and Crowborough (6 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Sussex Farm Museum (2.8 miles south) and Tickerage Castle (2.9 miles west). The countryside around Cross in Hand includes Selwyns Wood.
What comes off the grill
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Beef brisket
Brisket is a favourite with people who like their beef, in a roll or with sides.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away