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BBQ Catering in Watermill
Treat your guests to a proper barbecue at your event in Watermill. Our chef grills on site, so nobody you know is stuck at the barbecue.
- Leaving parties
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
BBQ catering in Watermill
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
How our BBQ catering works in Watermill
Food from a barbecue is best eaten hot off the grill, so we cook and serve through the agreed service time. Give us your serving time and we will work to it. We serve beef burgers, coleslaw and beef brisket, and we are regularly asked to cater reunions and family get-togethers and community fun days.
Country barbecues near Watermill are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Where
- Watermill (TN39)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Extras
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
Our staff keep the serving table tidy and topped up, right through the service.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, at extra cost.
A catered BBQ in Watermill: what to know
Watermill is about 2 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. We cover Watermill and its neighbours for events. Watermill is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 26 miles away.
If you had Highwoods in mind, ask the council or landowner first: barbecues are often restricted in parks. For anyone arriving by rail, Crowhurst station, about 1.9 miles north-east, is the nearest station. With the coast within about 6 miles of Watermill, wind is the thing to plan for: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
Anywhere in TN39, we can cook on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For events just outside Watermill, we cover Lunsford's Cross (1 mile west), Sidley (1 mile south), Catsfield (2 miles north), Bexhill-on-Sea (2 miles south) and Ninfield (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (10 miles south-west), Hastings (4 miles east), Hailsham (9 miles west), St Leonards (4 miles east), Polegate (10 miles west) and Hastings Old Town (6 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Bexhill Costume And Social History Museum (2.3 miles south) and Bexhill Hospital (1.8 miles south). The countryside around Watermill includes Senlac Hill and Gillham Wood.
A barbecue or other catering?
Next to doing the barbecue yourself, nobody you know spends the event at the grill, and the food is cooked properly by people who do it every week. The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Six meats to choose from
- An itemised quote
Take a look at our prices page and menu ideas for your barbecue.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausages
Sausages go down well with younger guests, and they’re easy to eat standing up.
Pulled pork
Because it is slow-cooked, pulled pork is ready as soon as we start serving, which keeps the queue moving.
FAQs for Watermill
Is Watermill too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Watermill?
The closest is Crowhurst station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Will you clear up afterwards?
We tidy the serving area, so there’s very little washing up. Ask if you’d like china.
What if it rains?
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower does not stop it. Have a gazebo, marquee or room indoors for eating.
Do you label the food for allergies?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What do you need from the venue?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Let us know about the site and we will confirm what we need.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes. Our chef cooks outdoors, under cover, at your event, and our staff serve and clear.
What affects the price in Watermill
Things that change the price:
- Season and day of the week
- Travel to Watermill
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
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.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Allergies we should know about
- Rough numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
How it works
Grilled food is at its best when it’s hot, so we cook to order through service. Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the start, so nobody waits for the first round. At midsummer, it is light in Watermill until about 9:15pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it is dark by about 7:00pm.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Choose your meats and sides.
- We check the space and quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We pack away and leave the area tidy.
Before we arrive
- Choose the menu a week or so before
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Let us know about children’s numbers
How to get a price
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Watermill
Cooked in front of your guests
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Watermill. For example:
- Charity fundraisers
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Leaving parties
- Evening wedding food
PTAs at schools such as Bexhill High Academy frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days.
Comparing caterers
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
- Parking near the grill
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away