East Sussex · England
Barbecue Catering in Firle, East Sussex
Hosting a barbecue in Firle without doing the cooking: we bring the barbecue, the food and the staff.
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Retirement do’s
- Work barbecues
Planning an event in Firle?
BBQ catering in Firle, cooked on site
Some hosts in Firle pair a barbecue with a hog roast, so there’s a centrepiece and plenty of choice. Ask and we’ll quote for both. For club open days and retirement do’s, we can cook chicken skewers, BBQ ribs and coleslaw for your guests.
Near Firle, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you are not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
- Area
- Firle (BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Extras
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, on a menu you’ve agreed in advance. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why Firle hosts choose us
- Our staff serve and clear
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Served at the time you choose
- An itemised quote
Take a look at how we price and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Places near Firle
More for events in Firle
Perfect for your event in Firle
Add a hog roast for bigger events
People around Firle book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Street parties
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Team days and staff summer parties
Among the historic houses close to Firle are Firle Place (under half a mile south-east) and Glynde Place (1.4 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
Comparing caterers
- What crockery is supplied
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Barbecues in Firle: gardens, clubs and local tips
Firle is about 4 miles south-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. Planning a catered barbecue in Firle? We cover the whole area. Firle is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Firle to Brighton (9 miles away).
Parks such as Lewes and Laughton Levels frequently have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first. Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Firle Church of England Primary School, frequently want a barbecue. Firle is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first. The sea is within about 6 miles of Firle, so breezy days are common: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
Here we cover the BN8 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include The Street, Bostal Road and Firle Bostal, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Glynde (1 mile north-west), Glyndebourne (2 miles north-west), Ashton Green (3 miles north), South Heighton (3 miles south) and Ringmer (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (10 miles south-east), Seaford (5 miles south), Lewes (4 miles north-west), Hailsham (8 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north) and Uckfield (8 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.2 miles north) and Lewes Castle (3.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Firle includes Southerham Farm and Firle Beacon.
- Local schools include Science and Technology Policy Research (1.3 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Ram Inn (under half a mile south)
- Local facilities include South Malling Without (2.6 miles north-west)
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Plates or china
- Travel to Firle
- Season and day of the week
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Roughly how many people
- The venue or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
- Space for our vehicle nearby
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Firle
- Beef brisket
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- BBQ ribs
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Firle
Can you do a barbecue in Lewes and Laughton Levels?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
Should we have every meat?
Not typically. Mix quick-grilled items with pulled pork or brisket.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Let us know how many to expect.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do you cover Firle?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Firle and East Sussex. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
For event organisers in Firle
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
If you are 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 will keep everyone in the loop.
Looking after everyone
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
The serving table is kept tidy and stocked, so the barbecue looks as good at the end as at the start.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
How the day works
If timings shift on the day, let your contact know, and we will work around it. Barbecue food is cooked through service, so it’s flexible. Evening barbecues in Firle need a little planning: it’s light until about 9:15pm in June but only about 7:05pm in late September. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- We serve as people come up.
- We tidy up before we go.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
BBQ ribs
For guests who love barbecue, the ribs are frequently the highlight.
Chicken skewers
Skewers are easy to serve and easy to eat, on a plate or in a roll.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away