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Barbecue Catering in Hankham, East Sussex
Treat your guests to a catered BBQ at your event in Hankham. We cook on site and serve it hot.
- Charity fundraisers
- Street parties
- Family celebrations
A barbecue near Hankham
Common questions in Hankham
Can you do a barbecue at a venue 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 Hankham close to London?
About 50 miles from central London.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: use our quote form.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, with our staff serving and clearing.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
That’s one of the best reasons to have it catered: raw and cooked food are kept apart, with separate tongs and boards.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
The cooking area is covered, so it is guests who need a wet-weather plan.
How our BBQ catering works in Hankham
Barbecue food is sociable food: people gather round the grill and come back for seconds. We’ll find the right spot at your venue in Hankham. We are frequently asked to cater back-garden get-togethers and school fairs and summer fêtes, with beef burgers, pulled pork and BBQ ribs.
A barbecue in the countryside near Hankham makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve.
- Where
- Hankham (BN24)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Extras
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Hankham
Also in Hankham
Why choose BBQ catering in Hankham?
Cooked in front of your guests
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Hankham. Popular bookings include:
- Retirement do’s
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Fundraising days
- Family celebrations
For anyone arriving by rail, Pevensey & Westham station, about 1.4 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any travel or access charges
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- What crockery is supplied
- What the price includes, item by item
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
The serving table is kept tidy and stocked, so the barbecue looks as good at the end as at the start.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
How we price a catered barbecue
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The date and time of year
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The number of people
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.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers
- Where the event is
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
Our chef runs the grill while our staff serve, so service stays steady. After service, we clear up and pack away. By late September, sunset in Hankham is about 7:00pm; in December it is about 3:55pm. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through 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 we look for:
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Coleslaw is the natural partner for pulled pork, while salads keep it light.
A barbecue or other catering?
Next to a row of street-food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, with a menu planned around your guests. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Our staff serve and clear
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
Read our prices page and our barbecue menu ideas.
Planning a barbecue in Hankham
Hankham is about 3 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Planning a catered barbecue in Hankham? We can help. Hankham is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Hankham to Brighton (19 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Michelham Priory (4.4 miles north-west) and Horselunges Manor (4.7 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. If the day starts at a church like St Luke's Church, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Hankham, 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. With the coast within about 5 miles of Hankham, wind is the thing to plan for: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
For events in BN24, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook. We can cater an event on streets such as Hankham Road, Milton Street and Foords Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Blackness (1 mile south-west), Stone Cross (1 mile south), Polegate (2 miles west), Lower Willingdon (2 miles south-west) and Willingdon (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (3 miles south), Hastings (12 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles east), Seaford (9 miles west), Lewes (13 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and Pevensey Castle (1.7 miles east). The countryside around Hankham includes Combe Hill.
- Nearby schools include Causeway School (1.2 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (0.6 miles south)
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards