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BBQ Catering in John's Cross
Hot off the grill at your event in John's Cross: burgers, sausages, chicken skewers and ribs, plus sides, served by our staff.
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Charity fundraisers
BBQ catering for John's Cross
How our BBQ catering works in John's Cross
For bigger events in John's Cross, a barbecue can sit alongside a hog roast, giving guests both the spectacle and the variety. Ask and we will quote for both. Whether it is leaving and retirement parties and informal weddings, we will put together a menu of sausages, beef brisket and pulled pork and more.
A barbecue in the countryside near John's Cross makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
- Where
- John's Cross (TN32)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Extras
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from John's Cross
What’s the nearest station to John's Cross?
The closest is Robertsbridge station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What does the venue need to provide?
Space and a way in, mainly: somewhere level outside for the barbecue and the serving table. We’ll confirm details when we quote.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
We can. The hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and the barbecue adds choice.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
Summer is the busiest time, but we cook all year, with cover over the grill. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
How do you handle food safety?
That’s one of the best reasons to have it catered: raw and cooked food are kept apart, with separate tongs and boards.
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How it works
One of us cooks, the others serve, so service stays steady. After service, we clear up and pack away. By late September, sunset in John's Cross is about 7:00pm; in December it is about 3:55pm. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- Show us the space.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Name a contact for the day
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or TN32 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The journey to the venue
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Allergies we should know about
- An estimate of numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Anything the venue has asked for
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Request gluten-free rolls
When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area and pack away, so there is very little left for you to do.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
John's Cross barbecues: local tips
John's Cross is about 7 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Hosts in John's Cross book us for events of all sizes. We cover 289 places across East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 28 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Robertsbridge station, roughly 1.7 miles north-west of the centre. PTAs at schools such as Vinehall School frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of John's Cross. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
We bring barbecues to events all over TN32 and the streets around it. Local streets include Vinehall Road and John's Cross Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Mountfield (1 mile south-west), Robertsbridge (2 miles north-west), Northbridge Street (2 miles north), Salehurst (2 miles north) and Netherfield (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south-west), Hastings (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south), Hailsham (12 miles south-west), Crowborough (15 miles north-west) and St Leonards (8 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Battle Museum of Local History (3.2 miles south). The countryside around John's Cross includes Senlac Hill.
- Schools near John's Cross include Robertsbridge Community College (1.9 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include John's Cross Public House (under half a mile west)
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with a cold buffet, barbecue food is hot and cooked to order, and nothing sits out all afternoon. The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Why John's Cross hosts choose us
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Served at the time you choose
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the grill
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
What comes off the grill
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Choose from salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, depending on the occasion.
Sausages
Barbecued sausages are always popular, in a roll or on a plate.
Why choose BBQ catering in John's Cross?
Add a hog roast for bigger events
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Leaving and retirement parties
Nearby historic houses include Durhamford Manor (2.1 miles south-east). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel or access charges
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether plates or china are included
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards