East Sussex · England
Barbecue Catering in Northiam, East Sussex
Six barbecue meats and proper vegetarian and vegan options, cooked on site in Northiam by our chef. Our staff serve and clear.
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Garden parties
- School fairs and summer fêtes
BBQ catering in Northiam
About our BBQ catering in Northiam
BBQ catering means we bring the barbecue and do the cooking. We cook on site at your event in Northiam, outdoors under cover, and our staff serve and clear. On the menu are BBQ ribs, pulled pork and halloumi skewers, and we’re regularly asked to cater school fairs and summer fêtes and evening wedding food.
Country barbecues near Northiam 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. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Northiam (TN31)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Also available
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the grill
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
- The date and time of year
- Access to the cooking area
Midweek and quieter months are frequently 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
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The venue or postcode
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Other occasions in Northiam
Events we cater in Northiam
No host spending the day cooking
Hosts in Northiam book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Community fun days
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Evening wedding food
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Northiam Church of England Primary School, often want a barbecue.
What your quote should include
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- VAT, if it applies
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
Our chef cooks through the agreed service time, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
A barbecue or other catering?
Next to a row of street-food vans, a single barbecue feeds your group together, on a menu you’ve agreed in advance. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- An itemised quote
Take a look at how we price or BBQ menu ideas.
Northiam barbecues: local tips
Northiam is about 9 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Northiam and the surrounding area are covered for events. We cater 289 places in East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 28 miles away.
Within reach of Northiam are historic houses such as Great Dixter (0.5 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. Northiam is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Wherever your event is in TN31, we can cook on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as Station Road, Main Street and Elizabeth Gardens or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Northiam sits on or near the A268, which makes travel to your event easy. For events just outside Northiam, we cover Beckley (2 miles south-east), Beckley Furnace (3 miles south), Broad Oak (3 miles south), Flackley Ash (3 miles east) and Broadland Row (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (9 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south-west), St Leonards (10 miles south), Hastings Old Town (10 miles south), Belmont (10 miles south) and Heathfield (15 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find The C.M Booth Collection (4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Flatropers Wood.
- Pubs nearby include Hayes Arms Hotel (0.5 miles south)
The process
Running late? Tell us as early as you can, and we will adjust where we can. A barbecue is easy to time, as most of it is cooked as people eat. Sunset in Northiam is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so an early-evening barbecue is generally in daylight.
- Send a picture of where the barbecue could go.
- 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 clear up so you do not have to.
Before we arrive
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Give us a contact number for the day
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Sausages
Sausages are a barbecue favourite, in a roll or on a plate.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes turn a barbecue into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
FAQs for Northiam
How far is Northiam from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you label the food for allergies?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do you need anything from us?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Let us know about the site and we will confirm what we need.
Do you offer halal meat?
We don’t. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it.
Should we have every meat?
Three or four meats plus the vegetarian and vegan options suits most groups. A shorter menu also speeds up service.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Weekday and off-season dates are frequently easier. Send us your details through our quote form.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, on site at your venue in Northiam. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away