East Sussex · England
BBQ Catering in Magham Down
Six barbecue meats and proper vegetarian and vegan options, grilled at your venue in Magham Down by our chef. Our staff serve and clear.
- Big birthday parties
- Street parties
- Fundraising barbecues
A barbecue near Magham Down
FAQs for Magham Down
What’s the nearest station to Magham Down?
Polegate station, about 4.5 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Magham Down?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, with halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Sides include salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
We cook under cover, so the season does not stop us. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
Is the meat halal?
We don’t. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Let us know about allergies before the day.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Is there anything for vegans?
Yes. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage, cooked separately from the meat.
How our BBQ catering works in Magham Down
Barbecues are good at pleasing everyone, with beef, chicken and pork on the menu, plus halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Whether it is club open days and street parties, we will put together a menu of beef burgers, coleslaw and halloumi skewers.
Country barbecues near Magham Down are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Area
- Magham Down (BN27)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Extras
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
We bring everything we need to cook and serve, so there is no need to borrow a grill.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
For event organisers in Magham Down
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
A catered BBQ in Magham Down: what to know
Magham Down is about 2 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We cater events of every size in Magham Down. We cover 289 places in East Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Magham Down to Brighton (about 18 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Magham Down are Horselunges Manor (1.7 miles west) and Michelham Priory (3.5 miles south-west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. PTAs at schools such as Hailsham Community College frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Magham Down, 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.
Here we cover the BN27 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Old Road and Nodes Lane, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. Other places close to Magham Down we cover include Hellingly (1 mile west), Upper Horsebridge (1 mile west), Hailsham (2 miles south-west), Lower Horsebridge (2 miles west) and Tile Hurst (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (7 miles south), Hastings (12 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles east), Seaford (11 miles south-west), Lewes (12 miles west) and Crowborough (13 miles north-west).
A little further out are Amberstone Hospital (0.5 miles west) and Herstmonceux Castle (2.4 miles east).
What BBQ catering costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Distance from us
- Season and day of the week
- Site access
- Plates or china
Weekday and off-season dates can be 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
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose BBQ catering in Magham Down?
Cooked properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart
People around Magham Down book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Garden parties
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Big birthday parties
For anyone arriving by rail, Polegate station, about 4.5 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- How dietary needs are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
- The full menu and the sides
About the food
Chicken skewers
Chicken on skewers suits mingling guests, on a plate or in a roll.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Coleslaw is the natural partner for pulled pork, and salads add freshness.
Step by step
On the day, we set up the barbecue on the agreed spot, put the cover up and get it hot. Then our chef cooks through the service time, worked around your serving time. At midsummer, it’s light in Magham Down until about 9:15pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it’s dark by about 7:00pm.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We check the space and quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave the area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Magham Down
Other occasions in Magham Down
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Instead of asking a friend to man the grill, 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, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Planned to your running order
Read our pricing or menu ideas for your barbecue.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- A spot where smoke won’t blow into the house or marquee
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the grill
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away