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Barbecue Catering in Mount Pleasant, East Sussex
Planning a catered barbecue in Mount Pleasant? We cook outdoors under cover, with halloumi skewers and a vegan option for non-meat eaters.
- Fundraising barbecues
- Leaving parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
A barbecue near Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant barbecues: local tips
Mount Pleasant is about 4 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. We are happy to travel to Mount Pleasant for events and the places nearby. We cater all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Mount Pleasant to Brighton (10 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Cooksbridge station, about 2.5 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Among the historic houses close to Mount Pleasant are Glyndebourne (4.1 miles south-east) and Anne of Cleves House (4.5 miles south). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. Mount Pleasant is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
We cover events in every part of the BN8 postcode area and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Mount Pleasant, we also cover Barcombe Cross (1 mile south-west), Barcombe Mills (1 mile south), Barcombe (1 mile south), Isfield (2 miles east) and Upper Wellingham (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (11 miles south), Lewes (4 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles south-east), Crowborough (10 miles north-east) and Uckfield (4 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.9 miles south-east) and Uckfield Community Hospital (4.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Mount Pleasant includes Offham Hill and Malling Down.
- Schools near Mount Pleasant include Chailey School (2.3 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find Royal Oak pub (0.7 miles south)
About our BBQ catering in Mount Pleasant
There’s something about a barbecue that gets people talking: the smell, the queue and the plates piled high. In Mount Pleasant, we’ll set up where it suits your event. We’re often asked to cater team days and staff summer parties and cricket, football and rugby club days, with BBQ ribs, beef burgers and sausages.
A barbecue in the countryside near Mount Pleasant makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Area
- Mount Pleasant (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Also available
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What comes off the grill
Beef brisket
Brisket makes a barbecue feel like a proper meal, especially at a wedding or work event.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
A barbecue or other catering?
Next to a row of street-food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, with a menu planned around your guests. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why Mount Pleasant hosts choose us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Add a hog roast alongside
- An itemised quote
Read how we price and our barbecue menu ideas.
For event organisers in Mount Pleasant
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
Running late? Let us know, and we will adjust where we can.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
How the day works
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower will not stop it, though your guests will want shelter if it rains. For an evening barbecue in Mount Pleasant, think about light: it is light until about 9:15pm in June but only about 7:05pm in late September. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We serve as people come up.
- We tidy up before we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
- Let us know about tight access
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
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Towns and villages near Mount Pleasant
Other occasions in Mount Pleasant
Occasions we serve in Mount Pleasant
Add a hog roast for bigger events
People around Mount Pleasant book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Fundraising days
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Work barbecues
If the day starts at a church like St Bartholomews, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
Before booking anyone
- Travel and any London charges
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- A clear list of what’s included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Mount Pleasant
Is Mount Pleasant too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Mount Pleasant close to London?
About 40 miles from central London.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Will children like the BBQ?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
Do you need anything from us?
Mostly space and access: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We will check anything else with you.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
When should we book BBQ catering?
Once your date is fixed, especially for June to September. But ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Is there anything for vegans?
We do. There’s a halloumi option and a vegan option, cooked separately from the meat.
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Parking near the grill
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- A clear way in from where we park
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Sausages
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What BBQ catering costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Distance from us
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether you want china
- Site access
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies we should know about
- The venue or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards