East Sussex · England
BBQ Catering for Punnett's Town
Six barbecue meats and proper vegetarian and vegan options, grilled at your venue in Punnett's Town by our chef. Our staff serve and clear.
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
Planning an event in Punnett's Town?
BBQ catering for your event in Punnett's Town
From a small family gathering to a big club day, a barbecue can be planned around the size of your event. Give us an idea of numbers and we will suggest a menu. We are often asked to cater fundraising days and back-garden get-togethers, serving beef burgers, sausages and coleslaw.
A barbecue in the countryside near Punnett's Town makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve.
- Area
- Punnett's Town (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Extras
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why choose BBQ catering in Punnett's Town?
Food safety taken care of
People around Punnett's Town book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Fundraising days
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
Among the historic houses close to Punnett's Town are Bateman's (3.6 miles north-east). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
- What crockery is supplied
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
Our chef cooks through the agreed service time, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Nearby places to Punnett's Town
Other occasions in Punnett's Town
FAQs for Punnett's Town
How far is Punnett's Town from London?
About 41 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Punnett's Town?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How many meats should we choose?
Most events choose three or four meats, plus the meat-free options. A shorter menu also speeds up service.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
Yes, we clear up after service. China is available on request.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
As soon as you know the date, especially for June to September. But ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, with our staff serving and clearing.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Let us know how many to expect.
Is the food cooked safely?
Meat is cooked until it is steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
A catered BBQ in Punnett's Town: what to know
Punnett's Town is about 7 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Hosts in Punnett's Town book us for events of all sizes. We cover all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 21 miles away.
If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Stonegate station, roughly 4.7 miles north-east of the centre. Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Punnetts Town Community Primary School, often want a barbecue. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Punnett's Town, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
We cater events across TN21 and the streets around it. That could mean an event in a garden on Sands Close, Pont Close and Upper Greenwoods Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. For events just outside Punnett's Town, we cover Rushlake Green (1 mile south), Burwash Common (2 miles north-east), Dallington (2 miles south-east), Wood's Corner (3 miles east) and Burwash Weald (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (12 miles south), Hastings (13 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Lewes (14 miles south-west) and Hailsham (7 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Castle (2.1 miles south-east) and Hellingly Hospital (5.3 miles south). Open spaces near Punnett's Town include Selwyns Wood.
- Nearby schools include Heathfield Community College (1.4 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Three Cups Inn (0.9 miles east)
What affects the price in Punnett's Town
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Site access
- Crockery choices
- How many people are eating
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the event is
- An estimate of numbers
- Your date and serving time
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.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to doing the barbecue yourself, nobody you know spends the event at the grill, and the cooking is in experienced hands. What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why us?
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- An itemised quote
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Our chef at the grill, not you
Read our prices page and BBQ menu ideas.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are quick to grill, which helps at busy times alongside the slow-cooked meats.
Where the barbecue can go in Punnett's Town
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A spot where smoke will not blow into the house or marquee
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the barbecue on the agreed spot, put the cover up and get it hot. Then our chef cooks through the service time, worked around your serving time. Sunset in Punnett's Town is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so an early-evening barbecue is usually in daylight.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- We tidy up before we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Let us know about tight access
Getting a price
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
Related guides
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards