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Barbecue Catering in Five Ashes, East Sussex
BBQ catering in Five Ashes: a barbecue cooked at your event, with burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, and our staff serve.
- Street parties
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Summer staff days
BBQ catering in Five Ashes
BBQ catering in Five Ashes, cooked on site
Some of the best barbecues are the ones where the host gets to sit down. We look after the grill, the serving and the clearing, so your time goes on your guests, not the food. Popular choices include sausages, chicken skewers and coleslaw, and we’re frequently booked for cricket, football and rugby club days and street parties.
Near Five Ashes, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. All the barbecue, none of the effort: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
- Location
- Five Ashes (TN20)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Extras
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Events we cater in Five Ashes
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Five Ashes. Some of the most common are:
- Neighbourhood parties
- Community fun days
- Summer parties in the garden
- Team days and staff summer parties
If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Crowborough station, roughly 3.3 miles north-west of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether plates or china are included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Travel and any London charges
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
We cook as your guests come up, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with a sit-down meal, a barbecue keeps things informal, and needs no kitchen at the venue. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our barbecue in Five Ashes
- Six meats to choose from
- Served at the time you choose
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- No surprises: everything in writing
See our prices page and BBQ menu ideas.
For event organisers in Five Ashes
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
What affects the price in Five Ashes
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether you want china
- Access to the cooking area
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Rough numbers
- Where the event is
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
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.
Questions from Five Ashes
Which station is closest to Five Ashes?
Crowborough station, about 3.3 miles north-west of the centre.
How far is Five Ashes from London?
About 37 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
We cook under cover, so the season does not stop us. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
Can you do halal?
No, we don’t offer halal meat. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
Will you clear up afterwards?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Midweek dates are usually easier to get. Use our quote form.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Ask and we’ll quote for the mix.
The process
We set up where we agreed and keep out of the way, so your event carries on around us. Smoke drifts, so we will think about the wind with you. In Five Ashes, late May sunsets come at about 8:50pm and midsummer ones at about 9:15pm, so an early-evening barbecue is usually in daylight.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Choose your meats and sides.
- We check the space and quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave the area tidy.
Before we arrive
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what helps:
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Five Ashes
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
Towns and villages near Five Ashes
Also in Five Ashes
Barbecue venues around Five Ashes
Five Ashes is about 4 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Planning a catered barbecue in Five Ashes? We can help. We cater all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Five Ashes to Brighton (19 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Five Ashes CofE Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. After a christening at a church such as Church of the Good Shepherd, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Five Ashes is within about 3 miles of the High Weald National Landscape. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
We bring barbecues to events all over TN20. From Westfield Close, Leeds Lane and Spring Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the barbecue to you. If your venue is just outside Five Ashes, we also cover Skippers Hill (1 mile north), Butcher's Cross (1 mile north), Woolbridge (1 mile north-east), Wellbrook (1 mile north-east) and Mayfield (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Lewes (13 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles north-west) and Uckfield (6 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Tickerage Castle (3.8 miles south-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.3 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Selwyns Wood.
- Nearby schools include Skippers Hill Manor School (less than half a mile north)
- Pubs nearby include The Five Ashes Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
About the food
Pulled pork
Pulled pork in a roll with coleslaw is hard to beat, filling and easy to eat.
BBQ ribs
Ribs make a barbecue feel like a feast, alongside the other meats.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards