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BBQ Catering in Skippers Hill
Hosting a barbecue in Skippers Hill without doing the cooking: the food, the grill and the team are all on us.
- Informal weddings
- Big birthday parties
- Team days and staff summer parties
Book a BBQ in Skippers Hill
About the food
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, depending on the occasion.
BBQ ribs
Ribs make a barbecue feel like a feast, alongside the other meats.
BBQ catering in Skippers Hill, cooked on site
We cook outdoors, under cover, on a spot we agree with you, well clear of walls, marquee sides and trees. Tell us about the space in Skippers Hill and we’ll check it works. Typical bookings include summer staff days and cricket, football and rugby club days, with beef burgers, halloumi skewers and BBQ ribs.
Near Skippers Hill, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. All the barbecue, none of the effort: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
- Location
- Skippers Hill (TN20)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Skippers Hill
Is Skippers Hill too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Skippers Hill?
Crowborough station, about 3.1 miles north-west of the centre.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Of course. With salads and potatoes, it is a proper meal on a plate; ask about china if you’d like it.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
Once your date is fixed, particularly for a summer weekend. But ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Tell us numbers so there is enough.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve, and we can label the vegetarian and vegan options.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
Events we cater in Skippers Hill
Proper vegetarian and vegan options
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Skippers Hill. For example:
- Fundraising days
- Summer staff days
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
Churches such as Church of the Good Shepherd rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby usually does.
Questions to ask before booking
- The full menu and the sides
- Any travel or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for every dish
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
How we price a catered barbecue
Things that change the price:
- Travel to Skippers Hill
- Numbers
- Crockery choices
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies we should know about
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Places near Skippers Hill
Other occasions in Skippers Hill
How the day works
Our chef runs the grill while our staff serve, so the queue keeps moving. After service, we clear up and pack away. A summer barbecue in Skippers Hill stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it is dark by about 7:05pm.
- Show us the space.
- We check it and send a price.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We clear up so you do not have to.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or TN20 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Barbecues in Skippers Hill: gardens, clubs and local tips
Skippers Hill is about 4 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Hosts in Skippers Hill book us for events of all sizes. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Skippers Hill to Brighton (about 19 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Skippers Hill Manor School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. Coming by train? The nearest station is Crowborough station, about 3.1 miles north-west. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Skippers Hill, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Anywhere in TN20, we can cook on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Queensmount, Criers Lane and Holly Beech Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the barbecue to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Butcher's Cross (1 mile north-east), Five Ashes (1 mile south), Woolbridge (1 mile north-east), Wellbrook (1 mile north-east) and Mayfield (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (15 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Lewes (13 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles north-west) and Uckfield (6 miles south-west).
A little further out are Tickerage Castle (3.9 miles south-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Selwyns Wood.
- Local schools include Five Ashes CofE Primary School (under half a mile south)
- Local pubs include The Five Ashes Inn (within half a mile south)
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we will adjust where we can.
China crockery is available on request, at extra cost.
A barbecue or other catering?
Next to a formal plated meal, a barbecue keeps things informal, and it doesn’t need a kitchen. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why Skippers Hill hosts choose us
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Timed around your day
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
Take a look at our prices page and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards