East Sussex · England
BBQ Catering for Iden
A catered barbecue for events around Iden: burgers, ribs and brisket with salads and potatoes, and staff to serve.
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Sports clubs and team events
- Evening wedding food
A barbecue near Iden
Iden questions
Can you barbecue near the sea around Iden?
Yes. We cook under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Is Iden too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Weekday and off-season dates are often easier. Fill in our quote form.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, following Food Standards Agency advice.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes, and china is available on request.
Do you come to Iden?
Yes, Iden is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
What do children normally eat?
Burgers and sausages are normally the children’s favourites, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
BBQ catering in Iden, cooked on site
A good barbecue is about more than burgers: slow-cooked pulled pork, sliced beef brisket and glazed ribs make it feel like a meal, served with salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Popular choices include beef burgers, chicken skewers and halloumi skewers, and we are often booked for retirement do’s and birthdays and milestone parties.
Near Iden, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
- Where
- Iden (TN31)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Extras
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Iden
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- The number of people
- Season and day of the week
- Travel to Iden
- Whether you want china
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
About the food
Chicken skewers
For anyone avoiding pork or beef, chicken skewers are the answer, cooked until it is hot all the way through.
Beef brisket
Slow-cooked beef brisket, sliced to serve, for a more substantial plate.
More for events in Iden
Step by step
The barbecue goes on the agreed spot, and the rest of the space is yours. We’ll place the grill so smoke drifts away from guests. At midsummer, it’s light in Iden until about 9:15pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it’s dark by about 7:00pm.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
Slow-cooked meats such as pulled pork and brisket are ready to serve from the start, so nobody waits for the first burgers.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Events we cater in Iden
Six meats to choose from
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Street parties
- Informal weddings
- Team days and staff summer parties
If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Rye station, about 2 miles south.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Working with your venue
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
A catered BBQ in Iden: what to know
Iden is about 11 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. We cover Iden and its neighbours for events. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Iden to Canterbury (26 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Lamb House (2.2 miles south) and Smallhythe Place (4.1 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. For a fundraiser at a school like St Michael's Church of England Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. The sea is within about 3 miles of Iden, so breezy days are common: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
Here we cover the TN31 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. From Parkwood, Elmsmead and Grove Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and cook there. If your venue is just outside Iden, we also cover Houghton Green (1 mile south-east), Playden (1 mile south), Rye Foreign (1 mile south-west), East Guldeford (2 miles south-east) and Rye (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Hastings (11 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-west), St Leonards (12 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (10 miles south-west), Belmont (10 miles south-west) and Hollington (11 miles south-west).
A little further out are Rye Castle Museum (East Street) (2.1 miles south) and Ypres Tower (2.2 miles south). Open spaces near Iden include Flatropers Wood.
- Nearby schools include Rye College (1.8 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Bell Inn (under half a mile north-east)
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to a formal plated meal, a barbecue keeps things informal, and it does not need a kitchen. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- Our staff serve and clear
- Timed around your day
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
Take a look at our pricing or BBQ menu ideas.
What the cooking area needs
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what we look for:
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Jacket potatoes
- Sausages
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards