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BBQ Catering for Hamsey
A catered barbecue for your event in Hamsey: cooked outdoors under cover with staff to serve and clear, so you can enjoy the day.
- Street parties
- Informal weddings
- Reunions and family get-togethers
A barbecue near Hamsey
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Hamsey
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Hamsey 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.
What if it rains?
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower does not stop it. Have a gazebo, marquee or room indoors for eating.
What does the venue need to provide?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Let us know about the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
Yes. Many bigger events have both. Tell us your numbers and we’ll suggest a split.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
We cook under cover, so the season doesn’t stop us. In winter, plan lighting and somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Will you clear up afterwards?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
BBQ catering in Hamsey, served hot
BBQ catering means we bring the barbecue and do the cooking. Our chef grills on site in Hamsey, under cover, while our staff serve your guests and tidy up. Whether it is sports clubs and team events and leaving parties, we will put together a menu of pulled pork, coleslaw and chicken skewers.
In a small place like Hamsey, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Hamsey (BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why choose BBQ catering in Hamsey?
Next to a buffet, barbecue food is hot and cooked to order, and nothing sits out all afternoon. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book our barbecue in Hamsey
- Our staff serve and clear
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Served at the time you choose
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
For event organisers in Hamsey
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
What comes off the grill
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Sausages
Sausages go down well with younger guests, and they’re easy to eat standing up.
Barbecue venues around Hamsey
Hamsey is about 1 mile north of Lewes, in East Sussex. Hosts in Hamsey book us for events of all sizes. Hamsey is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 7 miles away.
Coming by train? Cooksbridge station, about 0.8 miles north-west, is the nearest station. Historic houses near Hamsey include Anne of Cleves House (1.9 miles south) and Glyndebourne (2.9 miles south-east). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. Hamsey is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Anywhere in BN8, we can bring the barbecue to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Hamsey, we also cover Offham (1 mile south-west), South Malling (1 mile south), Lewes (1 mile south), Cliffe (2 miles south) and Southover (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (9 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (13 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (7 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.7 miles east) and Lewes Castle (1.6 miles south). The countryside around Hamsey includes Malling Down and Offham Hill.
- Nearby schools include Priory School (2 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Blacksmiths Arms (0.8 miles west)
- Other local spots include St John under the Castle Lewes (1.3 miles south)
More for events in Hamsey
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
- Season and day of the week
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- The address or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- An estimate of numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
On the day, we arrive in good time to set up, so the grill is up to heat when you’re ready to eat.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
Why choose BBQ catering in Hamsey?
Barbecue and hog roast together, if you like
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. For example:
- Street parties
- Summer staff days
- Leaving parties
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
Churches such as The Parish Church of St Peter rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby typically does.
What to look for in a quote
- What crockery is supplied
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
How it works
We arrive in good time before service, so the barbecue is ready when you are. Your guests will smell it before they see it. By late September, sunset in Hamsey is about 7:05pm; in December it’s about 3:55pm. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Choose your meats and sides.
- We check the space and quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Include children in your numbers
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Parking near the grill
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards