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Barbecue Catering in St Leonards, East Sussex
Treat your guests to a proper barbecue at your event in St Leonards. We cook on site and serve it hot.
- Fundraising days
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Birthdays and milestone parties
A barbecue near St Leonards
About our BBQ catering in St Leonards
BBQ catering means we bring the barbecue and do the cooking. We cook on site at your event in St Leonards, outdoors under cover, and our staff serve and clear. Popular choices include chicken skewers, pulled pork and beef burgers, and we are regularly asked to cater club open days and school fairs and summer fêtes.
In a town like St Leonards, a garden barbecue is a summer favourite, with a club, hall or pub garden as a good alternative. We need a level spot away from the house. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
- Area
- St Leonards (TN38, TN37, TN34)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Also available
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why choose BBQ catering in St Leonards?
Cooked properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around St Leonards. For example:
- Community fun days
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Summer parties in the garden
Parks such as Summerfields Wood frequently have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- The full menu and the sides
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel and any London charges
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the grill
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
A catered BBQ in St Leonards: what to know
St Leonards is about 1 mile south-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. St Leonards is well within our area for events. St Leonards is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 30 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as St Leonard's Church of England Primary Academy often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. If the day starts at a church like St John the Evangelist's Church, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. The sea is within about 2 miles of St Leonards, so breezy days are common: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
Wherever your event is in TN38, TN37 and TN34, we can cook on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as Sea Road, Fern Road and Dane Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the barbecue. With the A259 and A2102 close by, St Leonards is simple for us to get to for your event. Nearby, we also cater events in Silverhill (1 mile north), Hastings (1 mile north-east), America Ground (1 mile east), Bulverhythe (1 mile west) and Hollington (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (4 miles west), Hailsham (13 miles west), Polegate (13 miles west), Old Town (14 miles south-west) and Heathfield (15 miles north-west). St Leonards is one of the larger places we cover in East Sussex, with plenty of venues for events.
Well-known places in the area include Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (1.2 miles east) and Conquest Hospital (2.2 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Nearby schools include The St Leonards Academy (0.8 miles west) and University School (0.9 miles east)
- Local pubs include Horse And Groom Public House (within half a mile south-east)
St Leonards questions
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What’s the nearest station to St Leonards?
St Leonards Warrior Square station, in St Leonards itself.
When should we book BBQ catering?
Once your date is fixed, especially for June to September. Short notice is still worth a try: use our quote form.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Let us know about allergies before the day.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
We cook under cover, so the season doesn’t stop us. In winter, plan lighting and somewhere warm for guests to eat.
What do you need from the venue?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Let us know about the site and we will confirm what we need.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
How we price a catered barbecue
Each price is built from:
- How many people are eating
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
- Season and day of the week
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Rough numbers
- The address or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
The process
We set up where we agreed and keep out of the way, so your event carries on around us. Smoke drifts, so we will think about the wind with you. Sunset in St Leonards is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We serve as people come up.
- We tidy up before we go.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about children’s numbers
- Think about where the smoke will drift
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
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Other occasions in St Leonards
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with a DIY barbecue, nobody you know spends the event at the grill, and the food is cooked properly by people who do it every week. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why St Leonards hosts choose us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at our prices page or our barbecue menu ideas.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
All the cooking and serving equipment comes with us, so there is no need to borrow a grill.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
A closer look at the menu
Beef brisket
Beef brisket is slow-cooked and sliced, for a more substantial plate.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, depending on the occasion.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards