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Barbecue Catering in Holywell, East Sussex
BBQ catering in Holywell for your event: burgers, ribs and brisket with salads and potatoes, and staff to serve.
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Big birthday parties
BBQ catering for Holywell
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel to Holywell
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Rough numbers
- The address or postcode
- Any venue rules
- Allergies we should know about
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.
BBQ catering in Holywell, served hot
Whether it is twenty friends in a garden or a whole workforce in a car park, a barbecue can be planned around the size of your event. Give us an idea of numbers and we will suggest a menu. We’re often asked to cater retirement do’s and street parties, serving BBQ ribs, pulled pork and coleslaw.
Around Holywell, a garden with room to spare is all you need. It suits that kind of day, and you won’t spend it cooking. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
- Area
- Holywell (BN20, BN21)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
A catered BBQ in Holywell: what to know
Holywell is about 2 miles south of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Hosts in Holywell book us for events of all sizes. Holywell is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 18 miles away.
A green space like Gildrege Park is tempting, but a catered barbecue there needs the landowner’s say-so. PTAs at schools such as St John's Meads Church of England Primary School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. Holywell is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first. The sea is within about 2 miles of Holywell, so breezy days are common: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
Events anywhere in BN20 and BN21 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and a serving time. We can cater an event on streets such as Mount Road, Cliff Road and Denton Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the barbecue. We also bring barbecues to events in Meads (1 mile north-west), Old Town (1 mile north), Upperton (1 mile north), Eastbourne (2 miles north) and Ratton Village (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Hastings (15 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles north-east), Seaford (7 miles west), Lewes (14 miles north-west), Hailsham (8 miles north) and St Leonards (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.3 miles north) and Rnli Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum (0.8 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Combe Hill.
- Local schools include Roedean Moira House (0.6 miles north-west) and Gildredge House (0.7 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Ship Inn (under half a mile north-west)
Towns and villages near Holywell
More for events in Holywell
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
Before you choose a spot
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what helps:
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Holywell
- New potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Step by step
Most barbecue food is cooked through service, so we arrive ahead of food time and cook to demand. It means food comes off the grill hot. By late September, sunset in Holywell is about 7:00pm; in December it’s about 3:55pm. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Choose your meats and sides.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave the area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about children’s numbers
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
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Your questions about a catered barbecue in Holywell
How far is Holywell from London?
About 54 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Holywell?
Eastbourne station, about 1.2 miles north of the centre.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Let us know about allergies before the day.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Most events pick three or four.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
We cook under cover, so the season doesn’t stop us. In winter, plan lighting and somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Is there anything for vegans?
We do. There is a halloumi option and a vegan option.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Ask and we will quote for the mix.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes. Our chef cooks outdoors, under cover, at your event, with our staff serving and clearing.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue cooked by friends, nobody is left cooking while the party happens, and the food is cooked by people who do it every week. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- Planned to your running order
- Six meats to choose from
- Our staff serve and clear
- Hot food straight off the grill
Read how we price or menu ideas for your barbecue.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
Running late? Let us know, and we’ll work around it where possible.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Perfect for your event in Holywell
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Holywell. Popular choices:
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Summer parties in the garden
- Big birthday parties
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Eastbourne station, roughly 1.2 miles north of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Whether plates or china are included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether travel is included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
What comes off the grill
Sausages
Barbecued sausages are always popular, served in a roll or with sides.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards