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BBQ Catering for Piddinghoe
BBQ catering for events in Piddinghoe: cooked outdoors under cover with staff to serve and clear, so you can enjoy the day.
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Leaving and retirement parties
Planning an event in Piddinghoe?
What happens on the day
If timings shift on the day, let your contact know, and we will work around it. Barbecue food is cooked through service, so it’s flexible. Evening barbecues in Piddinghoe need a little planning: daylight lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:05pm. 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.
- On the day we arrive in good time, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
- At serving time, the chef grills and the team serves.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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How our BBQ catering works in Piddinghoe
Some hosts in Piddinghoe pair a barbecue with a hog roast, so there is a centrepiece and plenty of choice. Ask and we will quote for both. Whether it is school fairs and summer fêtes and engagement and anniversary parties, we’ll put together a menu of chicken skewers, halloumi skewers and beef burgers for your guests.
In a small place like Piddinghoe, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. All the barbecue, none of the effort: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
- Where
- Piddinghoe (BN9)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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What affects the price in Piddinghoe
Your quote depends on:
- Site access
- How many people are eating
- Travel to Piddinghoe
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose BBQ catering in Piddinghoe?
Next to a hog roast, a barbecue offers more variety, with beef, chicken and pork rather than one main meat. A hog roast is the bigger spectacle, so some events have both. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why Piddinghoe hosts choose us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- A clear quote with everything listed
- A full barbecue menu
See our pricing or BBQ menu ideas.
About the food
Sausages
Cooked through and browned on the grill, sausages are simple and satisfying.
Chicken skewers
Chicken skewers are grilled on site, a lighter choice than burgers.
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
We cook as your guests come up, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
Perfect for your event in Piddinghoe
Add a hog roast for bigger events
Hosts in Piddinghoe book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Work barbecues
- Evening wedding food
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Charity fundraisers
If the day starts at a church like The Parish Church of St John, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
Comparing caterers
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Questions from Piddinghoe
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you barbecue near the sea around Piddinghoe?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
How many meats should we choose?
Most events choose three or four meats, plus the meat-free options. Fewer items keeps service quick.
Can you cater in Piddinghoe?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
How do you handle food safety?
Cooking properly is our job: separate equipment for raw and cooked food, and everything cooked through.
When should we book BBQ catering?
As soon as you know the date, particularly for a summer weekend. But ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
We do. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage, cooked separately from the meat.
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.
For event organisers in Piddinghoe
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
What the cooking area needs
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- A clear way in from where we park
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the grill
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
Piddinghoe barbecues: local tips
Piddinghoe is about 1 mile north-west of Newhaven, in East Sussex. We cover Piddinghoe and its neighbours for events. Piddinghoe is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cater. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 7 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Piddinghoe are Monk's House (2.3 miles north) and Firle Place (3.5 miles north-east). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. For anyone arriving by rail, Newhaven Town station, about 1.2 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Piddinghoe is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first. The sea is within about 4 miles of Piddinghoe, so breezy days are common: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
We cover events in every part of BN9 and the streets around it. Your event could be at a house on Brookside and Lewes Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Neighbouring places where we cater events include South Heighton (1 mile east), Denton (1 mile east), Telscombe (2 miles west), Rodmell (2 miles north-west) and Northease (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (11 miles east), Seaford (4 miles south-east), Lewes (5 miles north), Hailsham (10 miles east), Uckfield (11 miles north) and Polegate (9 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Planet Earth Museum (0.8 miles south-east) and Lewes Castle (4.7 miles north). The countryside around Piddinghoe includes Itford Hill and Southerham Farm.
- Schools near Piddinghoe include UTC@Harbourside (1.2 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Jolly Boatman pub (0.8 miles south-east)
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards