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BBQ Catering in St Helen's
Give your guests a proper barbecue at your event in St Helen's. Our chef grills on site, so nobody you know is stuck at the barbecue.
- Family celebrations
- Garden parties
- Big birthday parties
Book a BBQ in St Helen's
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to a formal plated meal, a barbecue keeps things informal, and it does not need a kitchen. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why St Helen's hosts choose us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Six meats to choose from
Read our prices page and BBQ menu ideas.
How our BBQ catering works in St Helen's
A good barbecue is about more than burgers: pulled pork, brisket and ribs turn it into a proper meal, with salads, coleslaw and potatoes on the side. Whether it is garden parties and leaving and retirement parties, we can cook sausages, halloumi skewers and coleslaw for your guests.
Around St Helen's, a garden with room to spare is all you need. A catered barbecue fits right in, with nobody you know stuck at the grill. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
- Area
- St Helen's (TN34, TN37)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Also available
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to St Helen's
What else we do in St Helen's
St Helen's barbecues: local tips
St Helen's is about 1 mile north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Hosts in St Helen's book us for events of all sizes. St Helen's is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cater. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 31 miles away.
Thinking of a barbecue in Old Roar Gill and Coronation Wood? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, typically the council’s. After a christening at a church such as St Peter & St Paul, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. With the coast within about 2 miles of St Helen's, wind is the thing to plan for: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN34 and TN37, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Park Avenue, Keppel Road and Down's Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. Nearby, we also cater events in Blacklands (1 mile south), Hastings (1 mile south-west), Silverhill (1 mile south-west), Belmont (1 mile south-east) and Hollington (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (14 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles west), Hailsham (14 miles west), Polegate (15 miles west), Old Town (15 miles south-west) and Heathfield (15 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (1.2 miles south) and Hastings Old Town Hall Museum (1.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Nearby schools include William Parker Sports College (under half a mile west) and University School (1.3 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Duke pub (0.9 miles west)
The menu, dish by dish
BBQ ribs
Ribs make a barbecue feel like a feast, alongside the other meats.
Beef burgers
Our chef grills beef burgers to order, straight from the grill to the bun.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in St Helen's
Can you barbecue near the sea around St Helen's?
Yes. We cook under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Is St Helen's close to London?
About 52 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is there anything for vegans?
We do. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
That is one of the best reasons to have it catered: separate equipment for raw and cooked food, and everything cooked through.
Will you clear up afterwards?
We tidy the serving area. China is available on request.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, with our staff serving and clearing.
For event organisers in St Helen's
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? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- A clear way in from where we park
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Jacket potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
What happens on the day
Most barbecue food is cooked through service, so we arrive ahead of food time and cook to demand. It means food comes off the grill hot. A summer barbecue in St Helen's stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:00pm.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and get the grill hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
- Think about where the smoke will drift
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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How we price a catered barbecue
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery choices
- Season and day of the week
- Site access
- Travel to St Helen's
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary requirements
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
Slow-cooked meats such as pulled pork and brisket are ready to serve from the start, so nobody waits for the first burgers.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Occasions we serve in St Helen's
Cooked in front of your guests
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in St Helen's. Some of the most common are:
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Sports clubs and team events
- Community fun days
Coming by train? Ore station is about 0.8 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and any London charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- The full menu and the sides
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away