East Sussex · England
BBQ Catering in Hadlow Down
Six barbecue meats and proper vegetarian and vegan options, cooked on site in Hadlow Down by our team. We serve and tidy up.
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Evening wedding food
- Big birthday parties
BBQ catering for Hadlow Down
BBQ catering in Hadlow Down, cooked on site
A barbecue is one of the easiest ways to feed a crowd in Hadlow Down: familiar food, lots of choice and no formality. With us cooking, nobody you know spends the afternoon at the grill. Typical bookings include club open days and Fêtes, fairs and sports days, serving sausages, beef brisket and halloumi skewers.
A barbecue in the countryside near Hadlow Down makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Where
- Hadlow Down (TN22)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Extras
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Planning a barbecue in Hadlow Down
Hadlow Down is about 4 miles south of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Hadlow Down is well within our area for events and the places nearby. We bring barbecues to 289 places across East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 18 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as St Mark's Church of England Primary School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Buxted station, about 2.1 miles west. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Hadlow Down, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN22, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Waghorns Lane, School Lane and St Marks Field; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Etchingwood (2 miles south-west), Buxted (2 miles west), Potter's Green (2 miles south-west), Blackboys (2 miles south) and Framfield (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south), Lewes (11 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles north), Uckfield (4 miles south-west) and Newhaven (15 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.8 miles north) and Tickerage Castle (2.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Selwyns Wood.
Places near Hadlow Down
Other occasions in Hadlow Down
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Hadlow Down
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
How it works
With cover over the grill, the weather rarely holds us up, but plan somewhere dry for people to eat. Autumn and winter barbecues in Hadlow Down get dark early: about 7:05pm by late September and 3:55pm by December. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and get the grill hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Why choose BBQ catering in Hadlow Down?
Compared with food vans, a single barbecue feeds your group together, on a menu you’ve agreed in advance. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Cooked on site by our chef
Take a look at our pricing and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Questions from Hadlow Down
Is Hadlow Down close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Hadlow Down?
Buxted station, about 2.1 miles west of the centre.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
Once your date is fixed, particularly for a summer weekend. Short notice is still worth a try: use our quote form.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes. There’s a halloumi option and a vegan option.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Most events pick three or four.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tell us your numbers and we’ll suggest a split.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes.
What comes off the grill
Beef burgers
Our chef grills beef burgers to order, straight from the grill to the bun.
BBQ ribs
BBQ ribs bring a sticky, glazed favourite to the table.
Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
Our chef cooks through the agreed service time, while our staff serve and keep things flowing.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
Perfect for your event in Hadlow Down
Cooked in front of your guests
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Hadlow Down and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Family celebrations
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Team days and staff summer parties
If the day starts at a church like St Mark's Church, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
Questions to ask before booking
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Plates, china and cutlery
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Any travel or access charges
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
How we price a catered barbecue
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
- Season and day of the week
- Whether you want china
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Dietary requirements
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards