Brighton and Hove · England
Barbecue Catering in East Saltdean, Brighton and Hove
Fresh from the grill, served at your event in East Saltdean: burgers, sausages, chicken skewers and ribs, with salads and potatoes on the side.
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Leaving parties
- Charity fundraisers
Book a BBQ in East Saltdean
How our BBQ catering works in East Saltdean
BBQ catering means we bring the barbecue and do the cooking. Our chef grills on site in East Saltdean, under cover, and our staff serve and clear. We are frequently asked to cater fundraising days and leaving parties, serving coleslaw, chicken skewers and beef brisket.
For a barbecue in East Saltdean, the garden is often the best venue. Let us know how we reach the garden, and we’ll bring everything else. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
- Location
- East Saltdean (BN2)
- Area hub
- Brighton and Hove
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we will work around it where possible.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
Questions from East Saltdean
What’s the nearest station to East Saltdean?
The closest is Southease station, roughly 3.3 miles away.
Is East Saltdean close to London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cater in East Saltdean?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
Should we have every meat?
Not normally. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats.
When should we book BBQ catering?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Weekday and off-season dates are often easier. Send us your details through our quote form.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes. Our chef cooks outdoors, under cover, at your event, with our staff serving and clearing.
Do you offer halal meat?
No. If guests need halal, arrange that separately; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
Do you need anything from us?
Mostly space and access: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We’ll check anything else with you.
What comes off the grill
BBQ ribs
For guests who love barbecue, the ribs are frequently the highlight.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Barbecues in East Saltdean: gardens, clubs and local tips
East Saltdean is about 4 miles west of Newhaven, in Brighton and Hove. Events in East Saltdean are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. East Saltdean is one of 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove where we cater.
Historic houses near East Saltdean include Monk's House (3.2 miles north-east) and Anne of Cleves House (4.9 miles north). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Saltdean Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. East Saltdean is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first. With the coast within about 5 miles of East Saltdean, wind is the thing to plan for: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
We cater events across BN2 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Wicklands Avenue, Oaklands Avenue and Brambletyne Avenue or anywhere nearby, we will bring the barbecue to you. For events just outside East Saltdean, we cover Saltdean (1 mile west), Telscombe (1 mile east), Rottingdean (2 miles north-west), Ovingdean (2 miles north-west) and Rodmell (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Brighton (5 miles north-west), Brighton and Hove (7 miles west), Hove (7 miles west), Carlton Hill (5 miles west), Hanover (5 miles north-west) and West Hill (5 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include French Convalescent Home (3.5 miles west) and Planet Earth Museum (3.7 miles east). Open spaces near East Saltdean include Newmarket Hill and Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Peacehaven Community School (1.5 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Smugglers Rest pub (0.5 miles south-east)
The process
Running late? Tell us as early as you can, and we’ll work around it. Barbecue food is cooked through service, so it is flexible. A summer barbecue in East Saltdean stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:05pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Preparing for the day
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or BN2 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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Proper vegetarian and vegan options
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Charity fundraisers
Coming by train? The closest railway station is Southease station, roughly 3.3 miles north-east of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- Plates, china and cutlery
- A clear list of what’s included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Any travel or access charges
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- The date and time of year
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The journey to the venue
- The number of people
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
What the cooking area needs
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in East Saltdean
- Salads
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
Why choose BBQ catering in East Saltdean?
Compared with a sit-down meal, a barbecue keeps things informal, and needs no kitchen at the venue. What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Timed around your day
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Our chef at the grill, not you
Take a look at how we price and our barbecue menu ideas.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards