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BBQ Catering for Ratton Village
Hot off the grill at your event in Ratton Village: a full barbecue menu, with salads and potatoes on the side.
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Garden parties
BBQ catering for Ratton Village
Planning a barbecue in Ratton Village
Ratton Village is about 2 miles west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Thinking about a catered barbecue in Ratton Village? We can help. We bring barbecues to all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Ratton Village to Brighton (about 17 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Hampden Park station is about 1.2 miles away. Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Ocklynge Junior School, often want a barbecue. Ratton Village is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first. The sea is within about 3 miles of Ratton Village, so breezy days are common: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
Wherever your event is in BN20, BN21 and BN22, we can bring the barbecue to you. From Park Lane, Butts Lane and Ruskin Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and cook there. Being close to the A2270, Ratton Village is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Ratton Village we cover include Hampden Park (1 mile east), Old Town (1 mile south), Eastbourne (2 miles east), Upperton (2 miles south-east) and Jevington (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles north-east), Seaford (6 miles west), Lewes (12 miles north-west), Hailsham (5 miles north) and St Leonards (14 miles east).
A little further out are Filching Manor And Motor Museum (1.6 miles north-west) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (0.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
- Local schools include Ratton School (within half a mile east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Red Lion pub (under half a mile north)
How our BBQ catering works in Ratton Village
A good barbecue is about more than burgers: slow-cooked pulled pork, sliced beef brisket and glazed ribs make it feel like a meal, served with salads, coleslaw and potatoes. For evening wedding food and Fêtes, fairs and sports days, we can cook beef brisket, halloumi skewers and sausages and more.
In a place like Ratton Village, a barbecue at home is typically the easiest option. Tell us about the drive and the garden, and we will bring everything else. You get a barbecue without the work: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
- Area
- Ratton Village (BN20, BN21, BN22)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Also available
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Ratton Village
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The journey to the venue
- Crockery choices
- Numbers
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or BN20 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Questions from Ratton Village
Which station is closest to Ratton Village?
Hampden Park station, about 1.2 miles east of the centre.
Can you do a barbecue in Gildrege Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Yes. With salads and potatoes, it’s a proper meal on a plate.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Weekday and off-season dates are frequently easier. Send us your details through our quote form.
Do you offer halal meat?
No, we do not offer halal meat. Our meat-free options are there, or halal food would need to be arranged separately.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
What comes off the grill
BBQ ribs
BBQ ribs bring a sticky, glazed favourite to the table.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with a DIY barbecue, no host is stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the cooking is in experienced hands. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Cooked on site by our chef
See our pricing and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area and pack away, so there is very little left for you to do.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Nearby places to Ratton Village
What else we do in Ratton Village
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you do not 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 can fit around your other suppliers.
The process
Most barbecue food is cooked through service, so we time our arrival around your serving time. That keeps everything hot and fresh. In Ratton Village, late May sunsets come at about 8:50pm and midsummer ones at about 9:15pm, so an early-evening barbecue is generally in daylight.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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Who books BBQ catering in Ratton Village?
Nobody in your party stuck at the grill
Hosts in Ratton Village book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Neighbourhood parties
- Garden parties
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Fundraising days
Nearby historic houses include Alfriston Clergy House (4.3 miles west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How dietary needs are handled
Where the barbecue can go in Ratton Village
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- A clear way in from where we park
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards