East Sussex · England
Barbecue Catering in Upperton, East Sussex
Planning a catered barbecue in Upperton? Our chef cooks on site, with halloumi skewers and a vegan option for non-meat eaters.
- Neighbourhood parties
- Retirement do’s
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
BBQ catering for Upperton
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with food vans, a single barbecue feeds your group together, with a menu planned around your guests. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Our staff serve and clear
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Timed around your day
- Meat-free choices on every menu
Take a look at our prices page or our barbecue menu ideas.
About our BBQ catering in Upperton
There’s more to a catered barbecue than burgers: pulled pork, brisket and ribs turn it into a proper meal, served with salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Whether it is big birthday parties and summer staff days, we can cook chicken skewers, sausages and pulled pork.
Around Upperton, a garden with room to spare is all you need. A catered barbecue fits right in, with nobody you know stuck at the grill. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you’re not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
- Area
- Upperton (BN21, BN22, BN20)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Also available
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Working with your venue
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Upperton
Which station is closest to Upperton?
Eastbourne station, in Upperton itself.
How far is Upperton from London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you need anything from us?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Tell us what’s available on site and we’ll confirm the rest when we quote.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Yes, on plates with salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Tell us numbers so there is enough.
Can you do halal?
No. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Yes, generally: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Give us a rough number of children.
What meats do you barbecue?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Most events pick three or four.
What BBQ catering costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The date and time of year
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Rough numbers
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
- Your date and serving time
Send us the date, the address or BN21 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Step by step
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower will not stop it, though your guests will want shelter if it rains. For an evening barbecue in Upperton, think about light: daylight lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:00pm. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- At serving time, the chef grills and the team serves.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Choose the menu a week or so before
- Let us know about children’s numbers
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning a barbecue in Upperton
Upperton is about 1 mile south-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. We cater events of every size in Upperton. Upperton is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cater. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 18 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Eastbourne station serves Upperton directly. Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School, frequently want a barbecue. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Upperton. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. The sea is within about a mile of Upperton, so breezy days are common: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN21, BN22 and BN20, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Love Lane, Hyde Road and York Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. Upperton is on the A2021 and A2040, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. Nearby, we also cater events in Old Town (1 mile west), Eastbourne (1 mile north-east), Meads (1 mile south), Holywell (1 mile south) and Ratton Village (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Hastings (14 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles north-east), Seaford (7 miles west), Lewes (14 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north) and St Leonards (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Eastbourne District General Hospital (0.9 miles north-west) and Pevensey Castle (4 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Combe Hill.
- Local schools include Gildredge House (0.5 miles south-west) and WMG Academy for Young Engineers (0.5 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Rainbow pub (under half a mile west)
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- A clear way in from where we park
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
What we serve, dish by dish
Beef brisket
Brisket is a favourite with people who like their beef, served on a plate or in a roll.
Sausages
Sausages go down well with younger guests.
Events we cater in Upperton
Can be paired with a hog roast
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Upperton. Some of the most common are:
- Community fun days
- Charity fundraisers
- Garden parties
- Retirement do’s
A green space like Gildrege Park is tempting, but a catered barbecue there needs the landowner’s say-so.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether plates or china are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
We set up on the spot we agreed and stay out of the way, so the event carries on around us.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Also near Upperton
Also in Upperton
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away