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BBQ Catering in Mark Cross
Hosting a barbecue in Mark Cross without doing the cooking: the food, the grill and the team are all on us.
- Club open days
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Garden parties
Planning an event in Mark Cross?
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
BBQ catering for your event in Mark Cross
Some hosts in Mark Cross pair a barbecue with a hog roast, giving guests both the spectacle and the variety. Ask and we will quote for both. On the menu are coleslaw, sausages and pulled pork, and we are often booked for engagement and anniversary parties and cricket, football and rugby club days.
Near Mark Cross, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll plan the route. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
- Where
- Mark Cross (TN6)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the grill
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Alongside
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Planning a barbecue in Mark Cross
Mark Cross is about 4 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Thinking about a catered barbecue in Mark Cross? We can help. Mark Cross is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 23 miles away.
Churches such as St Marks rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby typically does. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Wadhurst station, about 2.5 miles east. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Mark Cross, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Anywhere in TN6, we can cook on site for your guests. Other places close to Mark Cross we cover include Town Row (1 mile south-west), The Platt (2 miles north), Argos Hill (2 miles south-west), Rotherfield (2 miles south-west) and Rusher's Cross (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Hailsham (14 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles west), Uckfield (9 miles south-west), Heathfield (7 miles south), Upper Horsebridge (13 miles south) and Hellingly (12 miles south).
A little further out are Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Crowborough Country Park.
- Local schools include St Joseph Seminary (0.6 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Lazy Fox pub (under half a mile south)
A closer look at the menu
Sausages
Children generally head straight for the sausages.
Chicken skewers
For anyone avoiding pork or beef, chicken skewers are the answer.
How we price a catered barbecue
We work out each quote from:
- How many people are eating
- Crockery choices
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Dietary requirements
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Mark Cross
Cooked on site, served hot
People around Mark Cross book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Informal weddings
- Family celebrations
- Fundraising barbecues
- Garden parties
Nearby historic houses include Wadhurst Castle (3.2 miles east) and Groombridge Place (4.9 miles north-west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking.
Before booking anyone
- Travel and any London charges
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
Towns and villages near Mark Cross
What else we do in Mark Cross
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, with a menu planned around your guests. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What you get with us
- Timed around your day
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Six meats to choose from
Read our prices page and our barbecue menu ideas.
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask which items contain gluten
Slow-cooked meats such as pulled pork and brisket are ready to serve from the start, which takes the pressure off the grill.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
What happens on the day
With cover over the grill, the weather rarely holds us up, though your guests will want shelter if it rains. Evening barbecues in Mark Cross need a little planning: it is light until about 9:15pm in June but only about 7:00pm in late September. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check availability and the space for the barbecue and send a clear quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We cook and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- A spot well clear of buildings
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Mark Cross
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Mark Cross
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 will follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Mark Cross?
Wadhurst station, about 2.5 miles east of the centre.
Should we have every meat?
Not typically. Mix quick-grilled items with pulled pork or brisket.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, and our staff serve and clear.
What do you need from the venue?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Tell us what’s available on site and we will confirm the rest when we quote.
When should we book BBQ catering?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Midweek dates are typically easier to get. Fill in our quote form.
What if it rains?
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop it. Plan somewhere dry for your guests to eat.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- 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