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BBQ Catering for Wadhurst

A catered barbecue for events around Wadhurst: burgers, ribs and brisket with salads and potatoes, served by our staff.

  • Charity fundraisers
  • Community fun days
  • Summer parties in the garden

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A barbecue near Wadhurst

BBQ catering in Wadhurst, cooked on site

In Wadhurst, a barbecue is a favourite for relaxed events: plenty of choice, nothing fussy and everyone happy. With us cooking, nobody you know spends the afternoon at the grill. Whether it’s work barbecues and school fairs and summer fêtes, we can cook beef burgers, BBQ ribs and chicken skewers for your guests.

Around Wadhurst, a garden with room to spare is all you need. It suits that kind of day, and you will not spend it cooking. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.

Where
Wadhurst (TN5)
Region
East Sussex
On the menu
Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
Also available
Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
Quote
Ask us for a quote
Updated
27 October 2026
Chicken skewers lined up on a barbecue

What the cooking area needs

The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what we look for:

  • Permission from the venue or landowner
  • Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
  • A spot where smoke will not blow into the house or marquee

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

  • Jacket potatoes
  • Coleslaw
  • Salads
  • Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
  • Pulled pork
  • Chicken skewers
  • Sausages
  • Beef brisket
  • New potatoes
  • BBQ ribs
  • Halloumi skewers (V)
  • Beef burgers

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Planning a barbecue in Wadhurst

Wadhurst is about 6 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. We cover events in Wadhurst, along with the towns and villages around it. Wadhurst is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Wadhurst to Brighton (about 26 miles away).

If guests are travelling by rail, Wadhurst station is about 1 mile away. Historic houses near Wadhurst include Wadhurst Castle (within half a mile south) and Scotney Castle (3.8 miles north-east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. Wadhurst is within about a mile of the High Weald National Landscape. 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. We can cater an event on streets such as Green Square, High Street and Old Station Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. With the B2099 and B2100 close by, Wadhurst is easy for us to reach for your event. For events just outside Wadhurst, we cover Pell Green (1 mile north-east), Best Beech Hill (1 mile west), Newbury's (1 mile north-east), Cousley Wood (2 miles north-east) and Shover's Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Hailsham (14 miles south), Crowborough (7 miles west), Uckfield (12 miles south-west), Heathfield (8 miles south-west), Upper Horsebridge (13 miles south) and Hellingly (13 miles south).

Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (3.1 miles east) and Old Scotney Castle (3.9 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Bewl Water.

  • Schools near Wadhurst include Uplands Community College (0.5 miles south-east)
  • Local pubs include White Hart pub (within half a mile south-east)
Map of Wadhurst © OpenStreetMap contributors

Allergies and dietary needs

A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:

  • Let us know roughly how many children are coming
  • Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
  • Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
  • Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces

The barbecue goes where we agreed, leaving the rest of the space to you.

Gluten-free rolls are available on request.

Why choose BBQ catering in Wadhurst?

Cooked properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart

A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Wadhurst. Popular bookings include:

  • Summer parties in the garden
  • Birthdays and milestone parties
  • Community fun days
  • Reunions and family get-togethers

After a christening at a church such as The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.

Questions to ask before booking

  • When payments are due and what happens if plans change
  • Whether travel is included
  • Which meats, sides and extras are included
  • VAT, if it applies

Read the planning guide

Organising for someone else?

Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.

If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.

What comes off the grill

Beef brisket

Brisket makes a barbecue feel like a proper meal, especially at a wedding or work event.

Sausages

Sausages are a barbecue favourite, served in a roll or with sides.

Why choose BBQ catering in Wadhurst?

Compared with a DIY barbecue, no host is stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the cooking is in experienced hands. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.

Why us?

  • Our staff serve and clear
  • Sides to make it a full meal
  • Timed around your day
  • Six meats to choose from

Take a look at our pricing or our barbecue menu ideas.

How the day works

We arrive in good time before service, so the grill is hot by the time you want to eat. The smell soon brings people over. For an evening barbecue in Wadhurst, think about light: it is light until about 9:15pm in June but only about 7:00pm in late September. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.

  1. Tell us what kind of event it is.
  2. We suggest a menu and send a quote.
  3. We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
  4. Hot food is served through the agreed time.
  5. We tidy up before we go.

Before we arrive

  • Let us know about children’s numbers
  • Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
  • Choose the menu a week or so before

How to get a price

A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.

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Prices and what affects them

We work out each quote from:

  • Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
  • Travel to Wadhurst
  • Access to the cooking area
  • Plates or china

The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.

Getting an accurate quote

When you enquire, please mention:

  • Your date and serving time
  • Roughly how many people
  • The address or postcode
  • Any dietary needs or allergies

Send us the date, the address or TN5 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.

Wadhurst: your questions answered

How far is Wadhurst from London?

About 35 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.

Do you cater at venues 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.

How far ahead should we book?

As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.

Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?

Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Let us know how many to expect.

When should we book BBQ catering?

As soon as you know the date, especially for June to September. Short notice is still worth a try: use our quote form.

What do children generally eat?

Generally, yes: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Tell us how many children to expect.

Is the meat halal?

We don’t. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.

Do we have to eat from rolls?

Of course. With salads and potatoes, it is a proper meal on a plate; ask about china if you’d like it.

  • Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
  • Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
  • Meat-free choices cooked separately
  • Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards

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