East Sussex · England
Barbecue Catering in Friar's Gate, East Sussex
Thinking about a catered barbecue in Friar's Gate? Our chef cooks on site, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
- Big birthday parties
- Family celebrations
- Work barbecues
A barbecue near Friar's Gate
Friar's Gate questions
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is Friar's Gate too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Ask and we will quote for the mix.
Is clearing up included?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
What does the venue need to provide?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Tell us what’s available on site and we’ll confirm the rest when we quote.
Is the meat halal?
We don’t. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Most events pick three or four.
BBQ catering in Friar's Gate, cooked on site
We cook outdoors, under cover, on a spot we agree with you, well clear of walls, marquee sides and trees. Send us a picture of the space and we will confirm it. We’re often asked to cater evening wedding food and close and cul-de-sac parties, with beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers.
Near Friar's Gate, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
- Location
- Friar's Gate (TN6)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the grill
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Alongside
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A spot well clear of buildings
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- A spot where smoke won’t blow into the house or marquee
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Friar's Gate
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
What happens on the day
Grilled food is at its best when it’s hot, so we cook and serve through the agreed time. Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the start, which keeps the queue moving. By late September, sunset in Friar's Gate is about 7:05pm; in December it is about 3:55pm. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Show us the space.
- We check it and send a price.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We clear up so you do not have to.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Think about where the smoke will drift
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or TN6 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
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. Sort that first.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Why choose BBQ catering in Friar's Gate?
Hot food straight off the grill
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Friar's Gate. Some of the most common are:
- Evening wedding food
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- School fairs and summer fêtes
Coming by train? The nearest station is Eridge station, about 3 miles east.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- What crockery is supplied
- Travel and any London charges
- If the price includes VAT
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with hiring a venue’s in-house menu, you pick the meats, the sides and the meat-free options yourself, and eat outdoors. What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at our prices page or BBQ menu ideas.
What comes off the grill
Beef brisket
Brisket makes a barbecue feel like a proper meal.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
What affects the price in Friar's Gate
Your quote depends on:
- How many people are eating
- Crockery choices
- Season and day of the week
- Site access
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.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- An estimate of numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary requirements
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Ask which items contain gluten
We get there well before service, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
Also near Friar's Gate
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A catered BBQ in Friar's Gate: what to know
Friar's Gate is about 2 miles north-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Thinking about a catered barbecue in Friar's Gate? We cover the whole area. Friar's Gate is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 20 miles away.
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as St John's Church of England Primary School, often want a barbecue. After a christening at a church such as St John's Church, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Friar's Gate is within about 5 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.
Here we cover the TN6 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Friar's Gate, we also cover Marden's Hill (1 mile south-east), Chuck Hatch (1 mile west), Crowborough (2 miles south-east), Steel Cross (2 miles east) and Mott's Mill (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (15 miles south), Uckfield (7 miles south), South Malling (14 miles south), Heathfield (9 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Bolebroke Castle (3.4 miles north) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Crowborough Country Park.
- Local schools include Beacon Academy (2 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Half Moon Inn (less than half a mile north)
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards