East Sussex · England
Barbecue Catering in South Chailey, East Sussex
Planning a barbecue in South Chailey and do not want to cook? We bring the food, the barbecue and the staff, from burgers to brisket.
- Fundraising barbecues
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Community fun days
Book a BBQ in South Chailey
BBQ catering for your event in South Chailey
A barbecue is one of the easiest ways to feed a crowd in South Chailey: familiar food, lots of choice and no formality. The difference with a catered barbecue is that nobody from your party is stuck at the grill. Whether it is garden parties and community fun days, we can cook beef burgers, coleslaw and chicken skewers and more.
In a small place like South Chailey, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Where
- South Chailey (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Extras
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Planning the cooking spot
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. 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
- Space for our vehicle nearby
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
What happens on the day
One of us cooks, the others serve, so the queue keeps moving. When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area. Sunset in South Chailey is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so an early-evening barbecue is typically in daylight.
- Send a photo of where the barbecue could go.
- We check it and send a price.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in South Chailey
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Site access
- The number of people
- Distance from us
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
When you contact us, please mention:
- Roughly how many people
- The address or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
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.
Questions from South Chailey
Do you come out to small places like South Chailey?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is South Chailey from London?
About 39 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is the food cooked safely?
Meat is cooked until it’s steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
Do you label the food for allergies?
We give you allergen information for every dish, and we will label the meat-free choices clearly.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
Is the meat halal?
We do not offer halal. Our meat-free options are there, or halal food would need to be arranged separately.
Should we have every meat?
Three or four meats plus the vegetarian and vegan options suits most groups. A shorter menu also speeds up service.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
All the cooking and serving equipment comes with us, so you do not need to find grills or tongs.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, at extra cost.
Who books BBQ catering in South Chailey?
Can be paired with a hog roast
People around South Chailey book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Retirement do’s
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Family celebrations
For a fundraiser at a school like Chailey School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- How dietary needs are handled
- Travel and any London charges
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Why choose BBQ catering in South Chailey?
Compared with a hog roast, a barbecue offers more variety, with beef, chicken and pork rather than one main meat. A hog roast feeds everyone at once and makes a centrepiece, so some events have both. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why us?
- Timed around your day
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Hot food straight off the grill
Read our pricing or our barbecue menu ideas.
About the food
BBQ ribs
Sticky, glazed ribs are the messy treat of the menu.
Beef burgers
Our chef grills beef burgers to order, hot off the barbecue.
Barbecue venues around South Chailey
South Chailey is about 4 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. We are happy to travel to South Chailey for events and the places nearby. We bring barbecues to all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. Our bookings stretch from South Chailey to Brighton (9 miles away).
For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Plumpton station, roughly 1.7 miles south-west of the centre. Historic houses near South Chailey include Anne of Cleves House (5 miles south). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of South Chailey. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Here we cover the BN8 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. From Mill Brooks, Whitegates Close and Brickyard Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the barbecue to you. Nearby, we also cater events in South Street (1 mile north), Chiltington (1 mile south), Chailey (2 miles north-east), East Chiltington (2 miles south-west) and Plumpton Green (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Seaford (13 miles south-east), Lewes (4 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east), Uckfield (6 miles east) and Newhaven (11 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Lewes Castle (4.8 miles south) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (4.5 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Blackcap and Malling Down.
- Nearby, you will find Swan Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
Places near South Chailey
More for events in South Chailey
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards