East Sussex · England
BBQ Catering in Fairlight Cove
Treat your guests to a proper barbecue at your event in Fairlight Cove. We cook on site and serve it hot.
- Retirement do’s
- Summer parties in the garden
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
Book a BBQ in Fairlight Cove
A closer look at the menu
Beef brisket
Brisket makes a barbecue feel like a proper meal, especially at a wedding or work event.
BBQ ribs
Ribs make a barbecue feel like a feast, served alongside the burgers and sausages.
How our BBQ catering works in Fairlight Cove
Hosting a barbecue typically means shopping, prepping, cooking and clearing. A catered barbecue takes all of that off your hands, so you can spend the time with your guests. Typical bookings include back-garden get-togethers and sports clubs and team events, with pulled pork, BBQ ribs and beef brisket.
Country barbecues near Fairlight Cove are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains. You get a barbecue without the work: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
- Where
- Fairlight Cove (TN35)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Also available
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Before service, we set up the grill and the serving table on the agreed spot. Then it is a case of cooking and serving through the time you’ve chosen. By late September, sunset in Fairlight Cove is about 7:00pm; in December it’s about 3:55pm. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We check the space and quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Fairlight Cove
Also in Fairlight Cove
Events we cater in Fairlight Cove
Cooked properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart
In Fairlight Cove, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Club open days
- Informal weddings
- Fundraising days
For anyone arriving by rail, Three Oaks station is about 2.9 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel and any London charges
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
All the cooking and serving equipment comes with us, so you don’t need to find grills or tongs.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Next to a row of street-food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, with a menu planned around your guests. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Sides to make it a full meal
- An itemised quote
- Timed around your day
Read our prices page and BBQ menu ideas.
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- A spot well clear of buildings
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Fairlight Cove
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
Barbecue venues around Fairlight Cove
Fairlight Cove is about 4 miles east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Thinking about a catered barbecue in Fairlight Cove? We can help. Fairlight Cove is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Fairlight Cove to Canterbury (about 33 miles away).
If the day starts at a church like St Peter, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like The Hastings Academy, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. The sea is within about 4 miles of Fairlight Cove, so breezy days are common: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
For events in TN35, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and a serving time. Whether your event is on Market Garden, Smugglers Way and Stock Dale or a nearby road, we can set up and cook there. Other places close to Fairlight Cove we cover include Fairlight (1 mile west), Pett (1 mile north), Friar's Hill (1 mile north-west), Guestling Green (2 miles north-west) and Guestling (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Hastings (4 miles west), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles west), St Leonards (5 miles west), Hastings Old Town (3 miles west), Belmont (3 miles west) and Hollington (5 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Conquest Hospital (4.3 miles west) and Hastings Old Town Hall Museum (3.5 miles west).
Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- How many people are eating
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
- Site access
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- Rough numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies we should know about
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
Common questions in Fairlight Cove
How far is Fairlight Cove from London?
About 54 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you barbecue near the sea around Fairlight Cove?
Yes, of course. We cook under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Weekday and off-season dates are often easier. Fill in our quote form.
Will you clear up afterwards?
Yes, we clear up after service, so there’s very little washing up. China is available on request.
How do you handle food safety?
Meat is cooked until it’s steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, following Food Standards Agency advice.
What if it rains?
We cook under cover, so rain is not a problem for the food. Plan somewhere dry for your guests to eat.
Will children like the BBQ?
Burgers and sausages are typically the children’s favourites, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Let us know numbers for children.
Do you come to Fairlight Cove?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards