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Barbecue Catering in Etchingham, East Sussex
Six barbecue meats and proper vegetarian and vegan options, grilled at your venue in Etchingham by our team. We serve and tidy up.
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Evening wedding food
- Back-garden get-togethers
Book a BBQ in Etchingham
How our BBQ catering works in Etchingham
Food from a barbecue is best eaten hot off the grill, so we cook and serve through the agreed service time. Tell us when you’d like to eat and we’ll work to it. For close and cul-de-sac parties and charity fundraisers, we will put together a menu of chicken skewers, halloumi skewers and sausages.
Country barbecues near Etchingham are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Where
- Etchingham (TN19)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Also available
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The process
One of us cooks, the others serve, so the queue keeps moving. When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area. Evening barbecues in Etchingham need a little planning: it is light until about 9:15pm in June but only about 7:00pm in late September. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We serve as people come up.
- We tidy up before we go.
How to prepare
- Think about where the smoke will drift
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Let us know about children’s numbers
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
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Etchingham: your questions answered
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Etchingham?
Etchingham station, in Etchingham itself.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
Yes. The hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and the barbecue adds choice.
What if it rains?
The cooking area is covered, so it is guests who need a wet-weather plan.
How many meats should we choose?
Three or four meats plus the vegetarian and vegan options suits most groups. Fewer items keeps service quick.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Yes. With salads and potatoes, it is a proper meal on a plate.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve, and we’ll label the meat-free choices clearly.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season. Plan shelter for your guests.
For event organisers in Etchingham
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
What comes off the grill
Pulled pork
Pulled pork in a roll with coleslaw is hard to beat, filling and easy to eat.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
All the cooking and serving equipment comes with us, so you don’t need to find grills or tongs.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, at extra cost.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with a DIY barbecue, nobody you know spends the event at the grill, and the cooking is in experienced hands. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Cooked on site by our chef
See our pricing or BBQ menu ideas.
Why choose BBQ catering in Etchingham?
Cooked on site, served hot
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Etchingham and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Street parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
Nearby historic houses include Bateman's (2.8 miles south-west). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Allergen information for every dish
- The full menu and the sides
- What the price includes, item by item
A catered BBQ in Etchingham: what to know
Etchingham is about 11 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Thinking about a catered barbecue in Etchingham? We can help. Etchingham is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Etchingham to Brighton (28 miles away).
Churches such as The Parish Church of St Nicholas and St Mary rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby normally does. PTAs at schools such as Etchingham Church of England Primary School frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. Etchingham is within about 3 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, 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.
We bring barbecues to events all over TN19 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include High Street, Oxenbridge Lane and Church Hill, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. Other places close to Etchingham we cover include Burgh Hill (1 mile north-east), Hurst Green (2 miles north-east), Silver Hill (2 miles east), Cooper's Corner (2 miles north-east) and Ticehurst (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Hastings (11 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-west), Crowborough (12 miles west), St Leonards (12 miles south-east) and Uckfield (15 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (3.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
- Schools near Etchingham include Robertsbridge Community College (1.9 miles south-east)
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Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue with a little planning. A quick checklist:
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- A clear way in from where we park
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Etchingham
- Sausages
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
What BBQ catering costs
The price comes down to:
- Access to the cooking area
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- The journey to the venue
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
- Rules from the venue or landowner
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away