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Barbecue Catering in North Chailey, East Sussex
Hosting a barbecue in North Chailey without doing the cooking: the food, the grill and the team are all on us.
- Charity fundraisers
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Birthdays and milestone parties
Book a BBQ in North Chailey
BBQ catering in North Chailey, served hot
BBQ catering means we bring the barbecue and do the cooking. Our chef grills on site in North Chailey, under cover, while our staff serve your guests and tidy up. For club open days and Fêtes, fairs and sports days, we can cook halloumi skewers, sausages and chicken skewers and more.
Country barbecues near North Chailey are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. You get a barbecue without the work: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
- Where
- North Chailey (BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Also available
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Where the barbecue can go in North Chailey
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue if a few things are right. A quick checklist:
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in North Chailey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
Barbecues in North Chailey: gardens, clubs and local tips
North Chailey is about 4 miles south-east of Haywards Heath, in East Sussex. Hosts in North Chailey book us for events of all sizes. We cover 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 11 miles away.
Churches such as Church of Our Lady rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby typically does. For a fundraiser at a school like Chailey Heritage School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. North Chailey is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN8, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Station Road, Downs View and Downs View Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the barbecue to you. North Chailey sits on or near the A275, so getting the barbecue to your event is simple. We also bring barbecues to events in Chailey (1 mile south), Newick (1 mile east), South Street (2 miles south), Founthill (2 miles east) and Scaynes Hill (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (7 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-east), Crowborough (10 miles north-east), Uckfield (5 miles east) and Newhaven (13 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Heaven Farm Museum (3.4 miles north) and Waterbury Castle (4.7 miles north). The countryside around North Chailey includes Ashenground and Bolnore Woods.
- Local schools include Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School (0.9 miles south) and Chailey School (2.3 miles south)
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Common questions in North Chailey
Is North Chailey too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to North Chailey?
The closest is Plumpton station, roughly 3.6 miles away.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
The cooking area is covered, so it is guests who need a wet-weather plan.
Do you need anything from us?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Tell us what’s available on site and we will confirm the rest when we quote.
How many meats should we choose?
You don’t need everything. Mix quick-grilled items with pulled pork or brisket.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tell us your numbers and we will suggest a split.
What do children typically eat?
Burgers and sausages are typically the children’s favourites, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Let us know numbers for children.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Let us know about allergies before the day.
What affects the price in North Chailey
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel to North Chailey
- Whether you want china
- Site access
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
How the day works
If timings shift on the day, let your contact know, and we will adjust where we can. Barbecue food is cooked through service, so it is flexible. A summer barbecue in North Chailey stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:05pm.
- 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.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Choose the menu a week or so before
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or BN8 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Who books BBQ catering in North Chailey?
A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
Hosts in North Chailey book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Leaving parties
- Community fun days
- Evening wedding food
- Neighbourhood parties
For anyone arriving by rail, Plumpton station is about 3.6 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- What the price includes, item by item
- What crockery is supplied
- Allergen information for every dish
What comes off the grill
Pulled pork
Pulled pork in a roll with coleslaw is hard to beat.
Sausages
Sausages go down well with younger guests, and they’re easy to eat standing up.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
Our staff keep the serving table tidy and topped up, so the barbecue looks as good at the end as at the start.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Why choose BBQ catering in North Chailey?
Next to a buffet, barbecue food is hot and cooked to order. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our barbecue in North Chailey
- An itemised quote
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Our chef at the grill, not you
Take a look at how we price or BBQ menu ideas.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away