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BBQ Catering in Ridgewood
Planning a catered barbecue in Ridgewood? We cook outdoors under cover, with halloumi skewers and a vegan option for non-meat eaters.
- Family celebrations
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Leaving and retirement parties
BBQ catering in Ridgewood
BBQ catering in Ridgewood, served hot
Barbecue food is sociable food: the smell, the queue and the plates piled high. In Ridgewood, we will set up where it suits your event. We serve chicken skewers, coleslaw and beef burgers, and we are regularly asked to cater club open days and close and cul-de-sac parties.
Barbecues around Ridgewood are often relaxed garden affairs. It suits that kind of day, and you won’t spend it cooking. Everything is cooked through properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
- Where
- Ridgewood (TN22)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Also available
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to a formal plated meal, a barbecue is relaxed and sociable, and needs no kitchen at the venue. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- Cooked on site by our chef
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Add a hog roast alongside
Take a look at how we price and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Ridgewood
Which station is closest to Ridgewood?
Uckfield station, about 0.8 miles north of the centre.
How far is Ridgewood from London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, on site at your venue in Ridgewood. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower does not stop it. Have a gazebo, marquee or room indoors for eating.
Can you cater in Ridgewood?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Ridgewood and East Sussex. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Let us know numbers for children.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A spot well clear of buildings
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- Parking near the grill
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the grill
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
The menu, dish by dish
BBQ ribs
Ribs make a barbecue feel like a feast, alongside the other meats.
Chicken skewers
Our chef grills chicken on skewers, for guests who prefer chicken.
Ridgewood barbecues: local tips
Ridgewood is about 1 mile south of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Planning a catered barbecue in Ridgewood? We can help. Ridgewood is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Ridgewood to Brighton (13 miles away).
For anyone arriving by rail, Uckfield station is about 0.8 miles away. PTAs at schools such as Harlands Primary School frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. Ridgewood is within about 7 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.
Anywhere in TN22, we can cook on site for your guests. From New Road, Lewes Road and Wares Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the barbecue to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Little Horsted (1 mile south-west), Isfield (2 miles south-west), Budlett's Common (2 miles north), Rose Hill (2 miles south-west) and Maresfield (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south), Lewes (7 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles south-east), Crowborough (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (11 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Uckfield Community Hospital (0.7 miles north-east) and Tickerage Castle (2.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Brickfield Meadow.
- Schools near Ridgewood include Uckfield College (1.2 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Highlands pub (less than half a mile north)
Towns and villages near Ridgewood
Other occasions in Ridgewood
What BBQ catering costs
The price comes down to:
- The date and time of year
- Site access
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any dietary needs or allergies
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before service, so the grill is hot by the time you want to eat. Your guests will smell it before they see it. In Ridgewood, late May sunsets come at about 8:50pm and midsummer ones at about 9:15pm, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- 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.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We cook and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Ridgewood
A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- Sports clubs and team events
- Street parties
- Leaving parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
Churches such as St Saviour rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby generally does.
What your quote should include
- Travel and any London charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
We get there well before service, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away