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Barbecue Catering in South Malling, East Sussex
Hosting a barbecue in South Malling without doing the cooking: the food, the grill and the team are all on us.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Summer staff days
- Club open days
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Common questions in South Malling
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Could you cook in Railway Land?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What do children usually eat?
Yes, generally: simple food in a roll suits most children. Tell us how many children to expect.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
How many meats should we choose?
Most events choose three or four meats, plus the meat-free options. Fewer items keeps service quick.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Let us know about allergies before the day.
How our BBQ catering works in South Malling
Whether it is twenty friends in a garden or a whole workforce in a car park, a barbecue can be planned around the size of your event. Give us an idea of numbers and we’ll suggest a menu. On the menu are halloumi skewers, pulled pork and chicken skewers, and we’re often booked for team days and staff summer parties and informal weddings.
Barbecues around South Malling are frequently relaxed garden affairs. A catered barbecue fits right in, and you will not spend it cooking. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
- Area
- South Malling (BN7, BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Extras
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Before you choose a spot
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what we look for:
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- BBQ ribs
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
- Access to the cooking area
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
Step by step
Running late? Tell us as early as you can, and we’ll work around it. Barbecue food is cooked through service, so it is flexible. In South Malling, late May sunsets come at about 8:50pm and midsummer ones at about 9:15pm, so an early-evening barbecue is typically in daylight.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check availability and the space for the barbecue and send a clear quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We cook and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
How to prepare
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Name a contact for the day
- Let us know about tight access
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or BN7 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in South Malling
You enjoy the barbecue instead of cooking it
People around South Malling book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Garden parties
- Charity fundraisers
- Evening wedding food
For a fundraiser at a school like South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- The full menu and the sides
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with a sit-down meal, a barbecue is relaxed and sociable, and needs no kitchen at the venue. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why South Malling hosts choose us
- Served at the time you choose
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
Read our pricing or our barbecue menu ideas.
About the food
Beef burgers
A burger is the barbecue classic, loved by most ages.
BBQ ribs
Glazed ribs turn a barbecue into a proper spread, served alongside the burgers and sausages.
A catered BBQ in South Malling: what to know
South Malling is about 1 mile north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. South Malling and the surrounding area are covered for events. South Malling is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from South Malling to Brighton (about 7 miles away).
Historic houses near South Malling include Anne of Cleves House (0.8 miles south-west) and Glyndebourne (2.2 miles east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. Clubs and leisure centres near South Malling can host a barbecue if there is outdoor space. The South Downs National Park is within about a mile of South Malling, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
We cover events in every part of BN7 and BN8 and the streets around it. From Lee Road, New Road and Mill Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and cook there. Main roads around South Malling include the A26 and A2029, which makes travel to your event easy. Other places close to South Malling we cover include Lewes (1 mile south-west), Cliffe (1 mile south-east), Southover (1 mile south), Hamsey (1 mile north) and Offham (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (6 miles south).
A little further out are St John under the Castle Lewes (under half a mile south-west) and Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.6 miles east). The countryside around South Malling includes Malling Down and Cliffe Hill.
- Nearby schools include Lewes Old Grammar School (0.6 miles south-west) and Priory School (0.8 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Elephant and Castle pub (within half a mile south-west)
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the moment service begins, which takes the pressure off the grill.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away