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BBQ Catering in Rodmell
A catered barbecue for your event in Rodmell: cooked outdoors under cover and served by our team, so you can relax with your guests.
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Garden parties
A barbecue near Rodmell
BBQ catering in Rodmell, served hot
For bigger events in Rodmell, a barbecue can sit alongside a hog roast, so there is a centrepiece and plenty of choice. Ask and we’ll quote for both. Whether it’s community fun days and retirement do’s, we’ll put together a menu of BBQ ribs, beef burgers and sausages.
A barbecue in the countryside near Rodmell makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. You get a barbecue without the work: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
- Location
- Rodmell (BN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the grill
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Also available
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Perfect for your event in Rodmell
Meat-free choices that aren’t an afterthought
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Rodmell. Popular choices:
- Club open days
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Family celebrations
After a christening at a church such as St Peter's Church, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Comparing caterers
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether plates or china are included
- VAT, if it applies
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Rodmell: your questions answered
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Rodmell close to London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower does not stop it. Plan somewhere dry for your guests to eat.
Can you cater in Rodmell?
We do. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Do you offer halal meat?
We don’t. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes. With salads and potatoes, it’s a proper meal on a plate; ask about china if you’d like it.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
What do you need from the venue?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Let us know about the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Planning a barbecue in Rodmell
Rodmell is about 3 miles south of Lewes, in East Sussex. Thinking about a catered barbecue in Rodmell? We cover the whole area. Rodmell is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Rodmell to Brighton (about 6 miles away).
Thinking of a barbecue in Lewes and Laughton Levels? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, usually the council’s. If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Southease station, about 0.9 miles east. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Rodmell. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first. The sea is within about 6 miles of Rodmell, so breezy days are common: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
Anywhere in BN7, we can cook on site for your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Mill Lane, Badgers Dene and The Paddocks, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Rodmell, we also cover Northease (1 mile north-west), Iford (1 mile north-west), Piddinghoe (2 miles south-east), Kingston near Lewes (2 miles north-west) and Telscombe (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (12 miles east), Seaford (6 miles south-east), Lewes (3 miles north), Hailsham (11 miles east), Uckfield (10 miles north-east) and Newhaven (3 miles south-east).
A little further out are Lewes Castle (2.7 miles north) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (2.9 miles north). Open spaces near Rodmell include Southerham Farm and Itford Hill.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Southover Without (1.8 miles north)
What we serve, dish by dish
Sausages
Children usually head straight for the sausages.
BBQ ribs
Ribs make a barbecue feel like a feast, alongside the other meats.
Space, access and the venue
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- BBQ ribs
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the moment service begins, which takes the pressure off the grill.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
Why choose BBQ catering in Rodmell?
Compared with ordering takeaway, a barbecue becomes part of the event, with the smell drawing people over. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Rodmell hosts choose us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Served at the time you choose
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read how we price or our barbecue menu ideas.
What BBQ catering costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The date and time of year
- Crockery choices
- Numbers
- Site access
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
- The venue or postcode
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Step by step
We set up where we agreed and keep out of the way, and the rest of the space is yours. We’ll place the grill so smoke drifts away from guests. Sunset in Rodmell is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so an early-evening barbecue is normally in daylight.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- We serve as people come up.
- We tidy up before we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Also in Rodmell
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards