East Sussex · England
BBQ Catering in Tide Mills
Planning a barbecue in Tide Mills and do not want to cook? Our chef and team handle everything, from burgers to brisket.
- Retirement do’s
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Summer parties in the garden
Planning an event in Tide Mills?
Questions from Tide Mills
Could you cook in Castle Hill?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
Do you come out to small places like Tide Mills?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage.
Will children like the BBQ?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who doesn’t eat meat. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
Is the meat halal?
We do not offer halal. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
Is the food cooked safely?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
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.
Can you cater in Tide Mills?
We do. Send us the address and we will check the date.
About our BBQ catering in Tide Mills
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 retirement do’s and family celebrations, we can cook beef burgers, halloumi skewers and chicken skewers for your guests.
Country barbecues near Tide Mills are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Tide Mills (BN25, BN9)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Extras
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Sausages
Barbecued sausages are always popular, served in a roll or with sides.
Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- Travel to Tide Mills
- Season and day of the week
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- An estimate of numbers
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Why choose BBQ catering in Tide Mills?
Instead of a takeaway delivery, a barbecue becomes part of the event, with the smell drawing people over. 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 us?
- Timed around your day
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- An itemised quote
Read our pricing or BBQ menu ideas.
Step by step
If timings shift on the day, let your contact know, and we’ll work around it. Barbecue food is cooked through service, so it is flexible. Sunset in Tide Mills is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so an early-evening barbecue is generally in daylight.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover before service.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Tell us about children’s numbers
Our chef cooks through the agreed service time, while our staff serve and keep things flowing.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
Tide Mills barbecues: local tips
Tide Mills is about 1 mile south-east of Newhaven, in East Sussex. Hosts in Tide Mills book us for events of all sizes. We bring barbecues to 289 places in East Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Tide Mills to Brighton (9 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, Bishopstone (Sussex) station, about 0.6 miles east, is the nearest station. If the day starts at a church like Church of St Andrew, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. Tide Mills is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. The sea is within about 2 miles of Tide Mills, so breezy days are common: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
Events anywhere in BN25 and BN9 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and a serving time. We can cater an event on streets such as Hurdis Road, Seaford Road and Newhaven Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Other places close to Tide Mills we cover include Bishopstone (1 mile north-east), Norton (1 mile north-east), Newhaven (1 mile north-west), Denton (1 mile north) and South Heighton (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (9 miles east), Lewes (7 miles north-west), Hailsham (10 miles north-east), Uckfield (13 miles north), Peacehaven (3 miles west) and Telscombe (4 miles west).
A little further out are Arlington Castle (4.8 miles north-east) and Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (under half a mile south-west). The countryside around Tide Mills includes Itford Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Peter's School (1.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Hope Inn (0.6 miles west)
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Also near Tide Mills
What else we do in Tide Mills
Events we cater in Tide Mills
Barbecue and hog roast together, if you like
Hosts in Tide Mills book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Leaving parties
- Fundraising days
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Family celebrations
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as UTC@Harbourside, often want a barbecue.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Any travel or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
- The full menu and the sides
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards