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BBQ Catering in Tidebrook
Want a barbecue in Tidebrook without standing at the grill? Our chef and team handle everything, from burgers to brisket.
- Sports clubs and team events
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Street parties
Book a BBQ in Tidebrook
BBQ catering for your event in Tidebrook
BBQ catering means we bring the barbecue and do the cooking. Our chef grills on site in Tidebrook, under cover, and our staff serve and clear. For fundraising barbecues and big birthday parties, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, beef brisket and pulled pork for your guests.
In a small place like Tidebrook, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will plan the route. You get a barbecue without the work: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
- Where
- Tidebrook (TN5)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Also available
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Sausages
Grilled until golden and cooked right through, sausages are simple and satisfying.
Beef burgers
Our chef grills beef burgers to order, hot off the barbecue.
Tidebrook questions
What’s the nearest station to Tidebrook?
Wadhurst station, about 2.4 miles north 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 work to whatever the site needs.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes. With salads and potatoes, it’s a proper meal on a plate.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, on site at your venue in Tidebrook. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Weekday and off-season dates are often easier. Fill in our quote form.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
How do you handle food safety?
Meat is cooked until it’s steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
Is the meat halal?
We do not offer halal. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
Nearby places to Tidebrook
Also in Tidebrook
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with a sit-down meal, a barbecue keeps things informal, and needs no kitchen at the venue. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our barbecue in Tidebrook
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- A full barbecue menu
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read our pricing or menu ideas for your barbecue.
Step by step
Barbecue food is best straight off the grill, so we cook and serve through the agreed time. Slow-cooked meats are ready as soon as service begins, which keeps the queue moving. Sunset in Tidebrook is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check availability and the space for the barbecue and send a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
Running late? Let us know, and we’ll adjust where we can.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
Where the barbecue can go in Tidebrook
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- A spot where smoke will not blow into the house or marquee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Tidebrook
- New potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
Occasions we serve in Tidebrook
Six meats to choose from
People around Tidebrook book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Work barbecues
- Garden parties
- Community fun days
- Reunions and family get-togethers
Thinking of a barbecue in Wadhurst Park? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, normally the council’s.
What to look for in a quote
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Any travel or access charges
- How dietary needs are handled
- A clear list of what’s included
Barbecue venues around Tidebrook
Tidebrook is about 6 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We cater events of every size in Tidebrook. We cater 289 places across East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 23 miles away.
Within reach of Tidebrook are historic houses such as Wadhurst Castle (2.3 miles north-east). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. Coming by train? Wadhurst station, about 2.4 miles north, is the nearest station. Tidebrook is within about 2 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, 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.
For events in TN5, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and a serving time. For events just outside Tidebrook, we cover Rusher's Cross (1 mile south-west), Coggins Mill (1 mile south-west), Mayfield (2 miles south-west), Mark Cross (2 miles north-west) and Argos Hill (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles south), Crowborough (6 miles west), Uckfield (10 miles south-west), Polegate (15 miles south) and Heathfield (5 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (4.5 miles east). Open spaces near Tidebrook include Bewl Water.
What BBQ catering costs
We do not use a fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- The journey to the venue
- Crockery choices
- Site access
- Numbers
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What to tell us
When you contact us, please mention:
- The address or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
- 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