East Sussex · England
BBQ Catering for Ripe
A barbecue in Ripe, without you at the grill: we bring the barbecue, the food and the staff.
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Street parties
BBQ catering in Ripe
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue with a little planning. A quick checklist:
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- Salads
About our BBQ catering in Ripe
The point of a catered barbecue is that you get to enjoy it. Our chef cooks, our staff serve and we tidy up afterwards, so your time goes on your guests, not the food. We’re often asked to cater fundraising days and garden parties, with beef brisket, pulled pork and coleslaw.
In a small place like Ripe, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve.
- Where
- Ripe (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What comes off the grill
Chicken skewers
Our chef grills chicken on skewers, for guests who prefer chicken.
Pulled pork
A pulled pork roll is a barbecue favourite, filling and easy to eat.
What affects the price in Ripe
We work out each quote from:
- The journey to the venue
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
- The date and time of year
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies we should know about
- Rough numbers
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Ripe
What else we do in Ripe
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with a sit-down meal, a barbecue keeps things informal, and it doesn’t need a kitchen. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our barbecue in Ripe
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Six meats to choose from
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Read our pricing and our barbecue menu ideas.
For event organisers in Ripe
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Planning a barbecue in Ripe
Ripe is about 5 miles west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Events in Ripe are part of our patch. We cater 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Ripe to Brighton (about 12 miles away).
Historic houses near Ripe include Charleston Farmhouse (2.3 miles south-west) and Firle Place (2.9 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. After a christening at a church such as The Parish Church of St John the Baptist, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Ripe, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Events anywhere in BN8 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and a serving time. Local streets include Carriage Mews, Channers Lane and Church Lane; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Ripe we cover include Selmeston (2 miles south), Wickstreet (2 miles south-east), Laughton (2 miles north), Golden Cross (2 miles north-east) and Berwick (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (8 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (7 miles south), Lewes (6 miles west), Hailsham (5 miles east) and Crowborough (13 miles north).
A little further out are Hellingly Hospital Railway (5.1 miles east) and Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3 miles north-west). The countryside around Ripe includes Firle Beacon.
- Pubs nearby include Lamb Inn (under half a mile north-west)
Ripe: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Ripe?
The closest is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
How far is Ripe from London?
About 45 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is there anything for vegans?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Tell us numbers so there’s enough.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, and our staff serve and clear.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop it. Have a gazebo, marquee or room indoors for eating.
Do you cover Ripe?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Ripe and the rest of East Sussex included. Send us the address for a quote.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
Step by step
A barbecue is cooked as people eat, so we arrive ahead of food time and cook to demand. It means food comes off the grill hot. Evening barbecues in Ripe 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.
- Show us the space.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We clear up so you don’t have to.
Preparing for the day
- Think about where the smoke will drift
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Events we cater in Ripe
Halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
In Ripe and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Leaving parties
- Fundraising days
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Sports clubs and team events
For guests coming by train, Berwick (Sussex) station, about 2.2 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- A clear list of what’s included
- What crockery is supplied
- The full menu and the sides
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
Our chef cooks through the agreed service time, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- 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