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BBQ Catering in Southover
Thinking about a catered barbecue in Southover? We cook outdoors under cover, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Informal weddings
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
A barbecue near Southover
BBQ catering for your event in Southover
Food from a barbecue is best eaten hot off the grill, so we cook and serve through the agreed service time. Give us your serving time and we’ll work to it. On the menu are beef brisket, BBQ ribs and sausages, and we’re regularly asked to cater cricket, football and rugby club days and back-garden get-togethers.
Around Southover, a garden with room to spare is all you need. A catered barbecue fits right in, with nobody you know stuck at the grill. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
- Area
- Southover (BN7, BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Extras
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Southover
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Southover?
Southover has its own station: Lewes station.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Tell us about allergies in advance.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
Do you offer halal meat?
No, we don’t offer halal meat. Our meat-free options are there, or halal food would need to be arranged separately.
Is the food cooked safely?
Meat is cooked until it’s steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, following Food Standards Agency advice.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, on site at your venue in Southover. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
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About the food
Chicken skewers
Chicken skewers are grilled on site, a lighter choice than burgers.
Beef burgers
No barbecue is complete without burgers, and they’re a safe bet for children and adults alike.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with a barbecue cooked by friends, nobody is left cooking while the party happens, and food safety is in professional hands. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What you get with us
- Hot food straight off the grill
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Served at the time you choose
Occasions we serve in Southover
Cooked in front of your guests
In Southover and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Family celebrations
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Big birthday parties
If you had Railway Land in mind, ask the council or landowner first: barbecues are frequently restricted in parks.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How dietary needs are handled
- Any travel or access charges
- The menu, including sides and any extras
A catered BBQ in Southover: what to know
Southover is about 1 mile south-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. Planning a catered barbecue in Southover? We cover the whole area. We cover 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 7 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Western Road Community Primary School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. For guests coming by train, Lewes station is in Southover itself. Southover is within about a mile of the South Downs National Park, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
We cater events across BN7 and BN8. That could mean an event in a garden on Ham Lane, New Road and Bell Lane, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the barbecue. You’ll find Southover on the A277 and A2029, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. Other places close to Southover we cover include Cliffe (1 mile north-east), Lewes (1 mile north-west), South Malling (1 mile north), Iford (2 miles south-west) and Offham (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north-east), Uckfield (8 miles north-east) and Newhaven (6 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.9 miles north-east) and Lewes Castle (within half a mile north-west). The countryside around Southover includes Cliffe Hill and Southerham Farm.
- Local schools include Lewes Old Grammar School (under half a mile north-west) and Priory School (under half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include Kings Head pub (within half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include St Michael (less than half a mile north-west)
Organising for someone else?
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Request gluten-free rolls
Running late? Let us know, and we will work around it where possible.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, at extra cost.
The process
We get there well ahead of food time, so the grill is hot by the time you want to eat. The smell soon brings people over. By late September, sunset in Southover is about 7:05pm; in December it is about 3:55pm. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We check the space and quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Include children in your numbers
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Choose the menu a week or so before
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or BN7 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What BBQ catering costs
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- The number of people
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
- Season and day of the week
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
- The venue or postcode
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.
What the cooking area needs
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what helps:
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away