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BBQ Catering for Rotherfield
A catered barbecue for your event in Rotherfield: grilled on site with staff to serve and clear, so you can enjoy the day.
- Evening wedding food
- Club open days
- Birthdays and milestone parties
A barbecue near Rotherfield
How our BBQ catering works in Rotherfield
Burgers, sausages and chicken skewers come straight off the grill, and pulled pork, brisket and ribs make it a proper feast. You choose the mix that suits your event. Whether it’s fundraising days and school fairs and summer fêtes, we will put together a menu of beef burgers, beef brisket and coleslaw for your guests.
In a small place like Rotherfield, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Location
- Rotherfield (TN6)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Alongside
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Working with your venue
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Events we cater in Rotherfield
Six meats to choose from
In Rotherfield, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Family celebrations
- Charity fundraisers
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Leaving and retirement parties
For a fundraiser at a school like Rotherfield Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school.
Questions to ask before you book
- What crockery is supplied
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
About the food
Chicken skewers
Chicken skewers are grilled on site, a lighter choice than burgers.
Beef brisket
Slow-cooked beef brisket, sliced to serve, rich and tender.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
Slow-cooked meats such as pulled pork and brisket are ready to serve from the start, so nobody waits for the first burgers.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Rotherfield barbecues: local tips
Rotherfield is about 2 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Events in Rotherfield are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We cover 289 places across East Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Rotherfield to Brighton (about 21 miles away).
For anyone arriving by rail, Crowborough station is about 1.3 miles away. After a christening at a church such as The Parish Church of St Denys, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Rotherfield is within about 3 miles of the High Weald National Landscape. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Here we cover the TN6 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a house on Church Road, Station Road and Church Walk or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. We also bring barbecues to events in High Cross (1 mile south-east), Town Row (1 mile north-east), Argos Hill (1 mile south-east), Mark Cross (2 miles north-east) and Woolbridge (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles south), Uckfield (7 miles south-west), South Malling (15 miles south-west), Heathfield (6 miles south) and Southover (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (2.7 miles west). Open spaces near Rotherfield include Crowborough Country Park.
- Local schools include St Joseph Seminary (1.4 miles north-east) and Beacon Academy (2.1 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The King's Arms Public House (less than half a mile east)
Nearby places to Rotherfield
Other occasions in Rotherfield
Where the barbecue can go in Rotherfield
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what we look for:
- A green light from whoever owns the site
- A spot where smoke won’t blow into the house or marquee
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- Salads
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with a barbecue cooked by friends, nobody is left cooking while the party happens, and food safety is in professional hands. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Six meats to choose from
Take a look at our prices page or menu ideas for your barbecue.
What affects the price in Rotherfield
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- How many people are eating
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
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.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
How it works
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 Rotherfield need a little planning: daylight lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:05pm. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- We tidy up before we go.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Include children in your numbers
- Give us a contact number for the day
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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Questions from Rotherfield
What’s the nearest station to Rotherfield?
Crowborough station, about 1.3 miles west of the centre.
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Do you need anything from us?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Let us know about the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Yes, generally: simple food in a roll suits most children. Give us a rough number of children.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
Can you do halal?
No, we don’t offer halal meat. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards