East Sussex · England
Barbecue Catering in Sandy Cross, East Sussex
Thinking about a catered barbecue in Sandy Cross? Our chef cooks on site, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
BBQ catering for Sandy Cross
What comes off the grill
Beef brisket
For beef lovers, brisket is the one to choose, in a roll or with sides.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, depending on the occasion.
BBQ catering in Sandy Cross, served hot
A home barbecue means hours at the grill and a pile of washing up. With BBQ catering, all of that is done for you, so you can enjoy your own event. Whether it’s fundraising days and engagement and anniversary parties, we will put together a menu of chicken skewers, sausages and pulled pork for your guests.
In a place like Sandy Cross, a barbecue at home is normally the easiest option. Tell us about the drive and the garden, and we will bring everything else. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Sandy Cross (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Extras
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Sandy Cross
Also in Sandy Cross
Sandy Cross: your questions answered
How far is Sandy Cross from London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
What do children normally eat?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who does not eat meat. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Meat is cooked until it is steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, following Food Standards Agency advice.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes. A barbecue works as a plated meal with sides.
Will you clear up afterwards?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
Is there anything for vegans?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Let us know how many to expect.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Events we cater in Sandy Cross
Barbecue and hog roast together, if you like
In Sandy Cross and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Garden parties
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Parkside Community Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether plates or china are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel or access charges
What BBQ catering costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How many people are eating
- Travel to Sandy Cross
- Crockery choices
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- The venue or postcode
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
- An estimate of numbers
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
How it works
One of us cooks, the others serve, so service stays steady. When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area. At midsummer, it’s light in Sandy Cross until about 9:15pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:00pm.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
- At serving time, the chef grills and the team serves.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
- Think about where the smoke will drift
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
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Where the barbecue can go in Sandy Cross
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue with a little planning. Check these:
- A clear way in from where we park
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- Permission from the venue or landowner
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the grill
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Sausages
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Instead of asking a friend to man the grill, nobody is left cooking while the party happens, and food safety is in professional hands. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Planned to your running order
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Cooked on site by our chef
Read our prices page 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:
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
The barbecue goes where we agreed, leaving the rest of the space to you.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
A catered BBQ in Sandy Cross: what to know
Sandy Cross is about 7 miles east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Sandy Cross and the surrounding area are covered for events. Sandy Cross is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 19 miles away.
Churches such as St Richards Church rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby normally does. Sandy Cross is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Here we cover the TN21 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Local streets include Park Road, Ghyll Road and Green Lane; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Sandy Cross, we also cover Heathfield (1 mile north), Old Heathfield (1 mile east), Maynard's Green (1 mile south), Cade Street (1 mile north-east) and Broad Oak (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (12 miles south), Hastings (15 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south-east), Seaford (14 miles south-west), Lewes (12 miles south-west) and Hailsham (7 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Sussex Farm Museum (1.9 miles south) and Hellingly Hospital (5 miles south). The countryside around Sandy Cross includes Selwyns Wood.
- Nearby schools include Heathfield Community College (1.1 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Runt-in-Tun pub (0.5 miles south)
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away