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BBQ Catering for Sweethaws
Give your guests a proper barbecue at your event in Sweethaws. We cook on site and serve it hot.
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Leaving parties
- Informal weddings
Book a BBQ in Sweethaws
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- The journey to the venue
- Crockery choices
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of people
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any venue rules
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary requirements
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
About our BBQ catering in Sweethaws
From a small family gathering to a big club day, a catered barbecue scales to the occasion. Give us an idea of numbers and we’ll suggest a menu. Whether it is summer staff days and street parties, we’ll put together a menu of sausages, BBQ ribs and chicken skewers for your guests.
Country barbecues near Sweethaws are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Sweethaws (TN6)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the grill
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Alongside
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
About the food
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are quick to grill, which helps at busy times alongside the slow-cooked meats.
Chicken skewers
Chicken skewers are grilled on site, for guests who prefer chicken.
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Questions from Sweethaws
What’s the nearest station to Sweethaws?
Crowborough station, about 2.2 miles east of the centre.
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
Summer is the busiest time, but we cook all year. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tell us your numbers and we will suggest a split.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Let us know about allergies before the day.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Yes. With salads and potatoes, it is a proper meal on a plate.
Do you cover Sweethaws?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Sweethaws and the rest of East Sussex included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Instead of a takeaway delivery, a barbecue becomes part of the event, and the grill becomes a gathering point. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why us?
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Planned to your running order
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Cooked on site by our chef
Read how we price and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue with a little planning. A quick checklist:
- A spot well clear of buildings
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the grill
- Sausages
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- Jacket potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
Working with your venue
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Barbecues in Sweethaws: gardens, clubs and local tips
Sweethaws is about 2 miles south-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We are happy to travel to Sweethaws for events and the places nearby. Sweethaws is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Sweethaws to Brighton (about 18 miles away).
For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Crowborough station, roughly 2.2 miles east of the centre. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Sweethaws, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
We cover events in every part of the TN6 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we cater events include High Hurstwood (1 mile south), Crowborough (2 miles north-east), Fairwarp (2 miles south-west), Jarvis Brook (2 miles north-east) and Marden's Hill (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Lewes (12 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Uckfield (5 miles south), South Malling (12 miles south-west), Heathfield (7 miles south-east) and Southover (13 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Tickerage Castle (4.6 miles south) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Sweethaws include Crowborough Country Park.
- Local pubs include The Crow & Gate inn (0.6 miles north-west)
What happens on the day
One of us cooks, the others serve, so service stays steady. When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area. In Sweethaws, late May sunsets come at about 8:50pm and midsummer ones at about 9:15pm, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- Send a picture of where the barbecue could go.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We clear up so you don’t have to.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
- Let us know about children’s numbers
Get a quote
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
The serving table is kept tidy and stocked, right through the service.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
Perfect for your event in Sweethaws
Six meats to choose from
In Sweethaws and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Club open days
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Evening wedding food
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Beacon Academy, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether VAT is included
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards