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BBQ Catering in Friar's Hill
Thinking about a catered barbecue in Friar's Hill? We cook outdoors under cover, with halloumi skewers and a vegan option for non-meat eaters.
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Leaving parties
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
BBQ catering in Friar's Hill
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
Our chef cooks through the agreed service time, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
BBQ catering in Friar's Hill, cooked on site
In Friar's Hill, a barbecue is a favourite for relaxed events: familiar food, lots of choice and no formality. The difference with a catered barbecue is that nobody from your party is stuck at the grill. Popular choices include beef brisket, coleslaw and chicken skewers, and we are regularly asked to cater charity fundraisers and relaxed weddings and evening receptions.
In a small place like Friar's Hill, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Friar's Hill (TN35)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Extras
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Where the barbecue can go in Friar's Hill
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A green light from whoever owns the site
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the grill
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
How the day works
On the day, we set up the barbecue on the agreed spot, put the cover up and get it hot. From there, we cook as your guests come up, worked around your serving time. A summer barbecue in Friar's Hill stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it is dark by about 7:00pm.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We set up under cover before service.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
How to prepare
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Send final numbers in good time
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Nearby places to Friar's Hill
Other occasions in Friar's Hill
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Friar's Hill
Can you barbecue near the sea around Friar's Hill?
Yes. We cook under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What’s the nearest station to Friar's Hill?
The closest is Three Oaks station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
We do. There is a halloumi option and a vegan option.
When should we book BBQ catering?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Weekday and off-season dates are often easier. Send us your details through our quote form.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Do you label the food for allergies?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What meats do you barbecue?
Beef burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, with halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Generally, yes: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Give us a rough number of children.
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue cooked by friends, nobody is left cooking while the party happens, and food safety is in professional hands. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Six meats to choose from
See our pricing or our barbecue menu ideas.
Events we cater in Friar's Hill
Food handled by a professional team
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Fundraising barbecues
- Summer staff days
- Sports clubs and team events
For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Three Oaks station, roughly 1.4 miles north-west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How dietary needs are handled
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
A catered BBQ in Friar's Hill: what to know
Friar's Hill is about 4 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Friar's Hill is well within our area for events. We bring barbecues to all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. We cater events right across the region, from Friar's Hill to Canterbury (about 33 miles away).
Thinking of a barbecue in Speckled Wood? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, usually the council’s. If the day starts at a church like St Laurence's Church, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. With the coast within about 4 miles of Friar's Hill, wind is the thing to plan for: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
Events anywhere in TN35 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Pett Road, Friars Bank and Chapel Lane, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. For events just outside Friar's Hill, we cover Guestling Green (1 mile north-west), Guestling (1 mile west), Fairlight (1 mile south), Bachelor's Bump (1 mile south-west) and Pett (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (4 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles west), St Leonards (4 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (3 miles south-west), Belmont (3 miles south-west) and Langney (15 miles south-west).
A little further out are Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (3.4 miles south-west) and Conquest Hospital (3.1 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Local schools include Buckswood School (0.9 miles north-west) and The Hastings Academy (1.2 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Hope Public House (0.5 miles north-west)
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
- The number of people
- How easy it is to reach the spot
What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Rough numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
- Anything the venue has asked for
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are grilled on site and served in a bun, hot off the barbecue.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- 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