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Barbecue Catering in Norton, East Sussex
Want a barbecue in Norton without standing at the grill? Our chef and team handle everything, from burgers to brisket.
- Big birthday parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Leaving and retirement parties
BBQ catering for Norton
About our BBQ catering in Norton
Barbecue food is sociable food: the smell, the queue and the plates piled high. We will find the right spot at your venue in Norton. For evening wedding food and neighbourhood parties, we can cook beef burgers, BBQ ribs and coleslaw.
Near Norton, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Area
- Norton (BN25)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Extras
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we serve, dish by dish
Beef brisket
Brisket makes a barbecue feel like a proper meal, especially at a wedding or work event.
Sausages
Sausages go down well with younger guests, and they’re easy to eat standing up.
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A green light from whoever owns the site
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- A spot well clear of buildings
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- BBQ ribs
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
How we price a catered barbecue
Each price is built from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Plates or china
- The number of people
The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
- Roughly how many people
- Any venue rules
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
A catered BBQ in Norton: what to know
Norton is about 2 miles east of Newhaven, in East Sussex. Norton and the surrounding area are covered for events. We cater all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 10 miles away.
If the day starts at a church like Church of St Andrew, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. Historic houses near Norton include Alfriston Clergy House (3.2 miles east) and Firle Place (3.3 miles north). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. Norton is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, 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. The sea is within about 2 miles of Norton, so breezy days are common: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
For events in BN25, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and roughly how many guests. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Bishopstone (1 mile south), Tide Mills (1 mile south-west), Denton (1 mile west), South Heighton (1 mile north-west) and Newhaven (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (9 miles east), Lewes (7 miles north-west), Hailsham (9 miles north-east), Uckfield (12 miles north), Peacehaven (3 miles west) and Telscombe (4 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Newhaven Museum (1.4 miles west) and Arlington Castle (3.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Firle Beacon.
Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
Our chef cooks through the agreed service time, while our staff serve and keep things flowing.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Occasions we serve in Norton
Add a hog roast for bigger events
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Norton and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Street parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Big birthday parties
- School fairs and summer fêtes
Thinking of a barbecue in Castle Hill? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, usually the council’s.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel and any London charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Organising for someone else?
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Towns and villages near Norton
Other occasions in Norton
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with a hog roast, a barbecue gives more choice, with beef, chicken and pork rather than one main meat. A hog roast is the bigger spectacle, so for bigger events, why not both?. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Our staff serve and clear
Read our pricing and our barbecue menu ideas.
How it works
On the day, we position the grill under cover and get it up to heat. From there, we cook as your guests come up, worked around your serving time. By late September, sunset in Norton is about 7:05pm; in December it’s about 3:55pm. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- We serve as people come up.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Let us know about children’s numbers
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Norton
Can you do a barbecue in Castle Hill?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Norton too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What do children normally eat?
Yes, generally: simple food in a roll suits most children. Tell us how many children to expect.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Most events pick three or four.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
We cook under cover, so the season doesn’t stop us. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Meat is cooked until it’s steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
Is the meat halal?
We don’t offer halal. Our meat-free options are there, or halal food would need to be arranged separately.
What if it rains?
The cooking area is covered, but guests will want shelter too.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards