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Barbecue Catering in Windmill Hill, East Sussex
BBQ catering in Windmill Hill: a barbecue cooked at your event, from burgers and sausages to ribs, pulled pork and brisket, served hot by our staff.
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BBQ catering in Windmill Hill
BBQ catering for your event in Windmill Hill
Some hosts in Windmill Hill pair a barbecue with a hog roast, so there is a centrepiece and plenty of choice. Ask and we’ll quote for both. For back-garden get-togethers and engagement and anniversary parties, we will put together a menu of BBQ ribs, coleslaw and beef brisket for your guests.
Country barbecues near Windmill Hill are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains. You get a barbecue without the work: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
- Area
- Windmill Hill (BN27)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the grill
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Next to a formal plated meal, a barbecue keeps things informal, and needs no kitchen at the venue. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why us?
- Timed around your day
- A full barbecue menu
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at how we price or our barbecue menu ideas.
What affects the price in Windmill Hill
Your quote depends on:
- How many people are eating
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
- Travel to Windmill Hill
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Dietary requirements
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
After service, our staff clear up, leaving the spot tidy.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue if a few things are right. Check these:
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
About the food
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes for a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Beef brisket
Brisket makes a barbecue feel like a proper meal.
FAQs for Windmill Hill
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 follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Windmill Hill?
The closest is Normans Bay station, roughly 4.7 miles away.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes. There’s a halloumi option and a vegan option.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
Yes. The hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and the barbecue adds choice.
Do you need anything from us?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Tell us what’s available on site and we will confirm the rest when we quote.
Should we have every meat?
You don’t need everything. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats and we’ll advise on the rest.
How do you handle food safety?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, following Food Standards Agency advice.
Nearby places to Windmill Hill
What else we do in Windmill Hill
Events we cater in Windmill Hill
Cooked on site, served hot
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Community fun days
- Club open days
- Neighbourhood parties
After a christening at a church such as Herstmonceux Free Church, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Before you book anyone
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether VAT is included
- What crockery is supplied
How it works
When we arrive, we set up the barbecue on the agreed spot, put the cover up and get it hot. Then our chef cooks through the service time, timed to when you want to eat. For an evening barbecue in Windmill Hill, think about light: it’s light until about 9:15pm in June but only about 7:00pm in late September. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- We tidy up before we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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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.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Barbecues in Windmill Hill: gardens, clubs and local tips
Windmill Hill is about 4 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We cover events in Windmill Hill. Windmill Hill is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 21 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Windmill Hill are Horselunges Manor (4 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. PTAs at schools such as Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Windmill Hill, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Wherever your event is in BN27, we can bring the barbecue to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Middleway, Dales Close and Victoria Road or a nearby road, we can set up and cook there. You will find Windmill Hill on the A271, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Windmill Hill, we also cover Chapel Row (1 mile west), Flowers Green (1 mile south-west), Herstmonceux (1 mile west), Golden Cross (1 mile south-west) and Stunts Green (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (7 miles south), Hastings (10 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles south-east), Seaford (13 miles south-west), Lewes (15 miles west) and Hailsham (4 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Herstmonceux Castle (1.1 miles south) and Amberstone Hospital (2.8 miles west).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Brewers' Arms Inn (0.7 miles west)
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away