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BBQ Catering in Selmeston
BBQ catering in Selmeston: a barbecue cooked at your event, with burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, served hot by our staff.
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BBQ catering for Selmeston
What affects the price in Selmeston
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Crockery choices
- Distance from us
- Numbers
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Roughly how many people
- Dietary requirements
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
BBQ catering in Selmeston, cooked on site
A good barbecue is about more than burgers: slow-cooked pulled pork, sliced beef brisket and glazed ribs make it feel like a meal, served with salads, coleslaw and potatoes. On the menu are chicken skewers, beef burgers and BBQ ribs, and we are regularly asked to cater neighbourhood parties and leaving parties.
Country barbecues near Selmeston are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
- Area
- Selmeston (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Extras
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Instead of asking a friend to man the grill, nobody is left cooking while the party happens, and food safety is in professional hands. 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.
Why us?
- An itemised quote
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Hot food straight off the grill
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at how we price and our barbecue menu ideas.
Selmeston barbecues: local tips
Selmeston is about 5 miles north of Seaford, in East Sussex. Selmeston and the surrounding area are covered for events. We bring barbecues to 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Selmeston to Brighton (about 12 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Charleston Farmhouse (1.2 miles west) and Firle Place (2.3 miles west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. Churches such as The Parish Church of St Mary rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby generally does. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Selmeston. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first. With the coast within about 6 miles of Selmeston, wind is the thing to plan for: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
We cater events across the BN26 postcode area. Whether your event is on The Street and Lewes Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Alciston (1 mile south), Berwick (1 mile east), Ripe (2 miles north), Winton (2 miles south) and Wickstreet (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (5 miles south), Lewes (6 miles west), Hailsham (5 miles east) and Crowborough (14 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Drusillas Museum (1.8 miles south-east) and Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (5.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Selmeston includes Firle Beacon.
- Pubs nearby include The Barley Mow pub (within half a mile south-west)
Also in Selmeston
What comes off the grill
Pulled pork
Pulled pork is slow-cooked until it falls apart, and served in a soft roll.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, depending on the occasion.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Ask which items contain gluten
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we’ll work around it where possible.
China crockery is available on request, at extra cost.
What happens on the day
The barbecue goes on the agreed spot, so your event carries on around us. Smoke drifts, so we’ll think about the wind with you. Sunset in Selmeston is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- Send a picture of where the barbecue could go.
- We check it and send a price.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We clear up so you don’t have to.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Where the barbecue can go in Selmeston
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
Selmeston: your questions answered
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Which station is closest to Selmeston?
The closest is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 1 mile away.
Should we have every meat?
You do not need everything. Mix quick-grilled items with pulled pork or brisket and we’ll advise on the rest.
Do you label the food for allergies?
You will get allergen information for everything we serve, and we can label the vegetarian and vegan options.
What meats do you barbecue?
Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Yes. A barbecue works as a plated meal with sides.
How do you handle food safety?
That’s one of the best reasons to have it catered: separate equipment for raw and cooked food, and everything cooked through.
Can you cater in Selmeston?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Selmeston and the rest of East Sussex included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Perfect for your event in Selmeston
Halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
Hosts in Selmeston book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Club open days
- Summer parties in the garden
- Neighbourhood parties
- Evening wedding food
If guests are travelling by rail, Berwick (Sussex) station is about 1 mile away.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How dietary needs are handled
- The full menu and the sides
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards