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BBQ Catering for Vines Cross
Thinking about a catered barbecue in Vines Cross? Our chef cooks on site, with halloumi skewers and a vegan option for non-meat eaters.
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Community fun days
- Fundraising days
A barbecue near Vines Cross
How our BBQ catering works in Vines Cross
There’s something about a barbecue that gets people talking: people gather round the grill and come back for seconds. We’ll find the right spot at your venue in Vines Cross. Popular choices include beef burgers, pulled pork and beef brisket, and we are often booked for fundraising days and school fairs and summer fêtes.
In a small place like Vines Cross, 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. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
- Area
- Vines Cross (TN21)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Also available
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the day works
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, so nobody waits for the first round. A summer barbecue in Vines Cross stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. In late September, it’s dark by about 7:00pm.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill 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.
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Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
We bring everything we need to cook and serve, so there is no need to borrow a grill.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
Planning a barbecue in Vines Cross
Vines Cross is about 5 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We cover Vines Cross and its neighbours for events. Vines Cross is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Vines Cross to Brighton (about 19 miles away).
Churches such as The Parish Church of St Mary rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby typically does. Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Maynards Green Community Primary School, often want a barbecue. Vines Cross is within about 6 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.
We bring barbecues to events all over TN21 and the streets around it. Close by, we cover events in Warbleton (1 mile north-east), Horam (1 mile west), Maynard's Green (1 mile north-west), Burlow (2 miles south-west) and Old Heathfield (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (10 miles south), Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Seaford (13 miles south-west), Lewes (12 miles west) and Hailsham (5 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Old Castle (3.9 miles east) and Sussex Farm Museum (1.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Selwyns Wood.
- Nearby schools include Heathfield Community College (2.2 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Brewers Arms (within half a mile north)
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Vines Cross
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Vines Cross too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do halal?
No. If guests need halal, arrange that separately; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Tell us numbers so there is enough.
What do children usually eat?
Yes, generally: simple food in a roll suits most children. Give us a rough number of children.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
We give you allergen information for every dish, and we’ll label the meat-free choices clearly.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Site access
- Plates or china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of people
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Vines Cross
Cooked properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart
In Vines Cross and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Community fun days
- Club open days
- Garden parties
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
Nearby historic houses include Horselunges Manor (3.6 miles south). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking.
Before you book anyone
- Whether plates or china are included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
A barbecue or other catering?
Next to a fixed venue menu, a catered barbecue lets you choose exactly what’s served. 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.
Why Vines Cross hosts choose us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Cooked on site by our chef
See how we price or BBQ menu ideas.
About the food
Beef brisket
For beef lovers, brisket is the one to choose, served on a plate or in a roll.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Coleslaw is the natural partner for pulled pork, while salads keep it light.
Where the barbecue can go in Vines Cross
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the grill
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
For event organisers in Vines Cross
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away