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BBQ Catering in Down Street
Treat your guests to a catered BBQ at your event in Down Street. Our chef grills on site, so nobody you know is stuck at the barbecue.
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Fundraising days
BBQ catering for Down Street
BBQ catering in Down Street, cooked on site
Barbecue food is sociable food: the smell, the queue and the plates piled high. We’ll find the right spot at your venue in Down Street. Typical bookings include neighbourhood parties and big birthday parties, with beef brisket, chicken skewers and sausages.
A barbecue in the countryside near Down Street makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Area
- Down Street (TN22)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Extras
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we serve, dish by dish
BBQ ribs
For guests who love barbecue, the ribs are often the highlight.
Sausages
Grilled until golden and cooked right through, they’re the easy crowd-pleaser.
Also near Down Street
More for events in Down Street
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
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.
Why choose BBQ catering in Down Street?
Nobody in your party stuck at the grill
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Down Street. For example:
- Big birthday parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Street parties
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
Parks such as West Park frequently have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for every dish
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel and any London charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue with a little planning. A quick checklist:
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- A spot where smoke will not blow into the house or marquee
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Down Street
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Instead of asking a friend to man the grill, nobody is left cooking while the party happens, and the food is cooked by people who do it every week. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Down Street hosts choose us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Take a look at our prices page or our barbecue menu ideas.
Questions from Down Street
How far is Down Street from London?
About 35 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Down Street too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Burgers and sausages are normally the children’s favourites, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who does not eat meat. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
Is the meat halal?
No. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Is the food cooked safely?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, following Food Standards Agency advice.
How much choice do we need?
You don’t need everything. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats.
What happens on the day
Most barbecue food is cooked through service, so we arrive ahead of food time and cook to demand. It means food comes off the grill hot. Evening barbecues in Down Street need a little planning: it’s light until about 9:20pm in June but only about 7:05pm in late September. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Choose your meats and sides.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Send final numbers in good time
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
- Think about where the smoke will drift
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
The serving table is kept tidy and stocked, right through the service.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Season and day of the week
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, please mention:
- The date and time of the event
- An estimate of numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
Send us the date, the address or TN22 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Barbecue venues around Down Street
Down Street is about 3 miles north-west of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We cover events in Down Street. We cover 289 places in East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 14 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Fletching Church of England Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. If the day starts at a church like The Parish Church of St Andrew and St Mary, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. Down Street is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, 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 TN22 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and a serving time. Other places close to Down Street we cover include Maresfield (1 mile east), Budlett's Common (2 miles east), Newick (3 miles south-west), Founthill (3 miles south-west) and Ridgewood (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (9 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (6 miles north-east), Uckfield (3 miles south-east) and Newhaven (14 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Uckfield Community Hospital (3 miles south-east) and Heaven Farm Museum (2.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Down Street include Brickfield Meadow.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away