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Event Catering in Newhaven
From weddings to wakes, we cater events across Newhaven, with a hog roast or a barbecue cooked on site.
- Corporate days
- School fairs and sports days
- Christmas parties
Event catering for Newhaven
What catering costs
Your quote depends on:
- Travel to Newhaven
- Access to the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Crockery choices
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- Roughly how many people
- Dietary requirements
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The address or postcode
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
About our event catering in Newhaven
Most people looking for caterers in Newhaven want the same things: good food, on time, with no mess left behind. That is our job, whether it’s a hog roast or a barbecue. We serve salads, rotisserie chicken and beef brisket, and we are often booked for crew lunches and wakes.
Venues in Newhaven range from village-style halls and clubs to hotels and function rooms. If yours has outdoor space, we can cater there, and we will check the venue is happy with an outside caterer. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Location
- Newhaven (BN9)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast and BBQ menus
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Caterers in Newhaven: venues and local tips
Newhaven is about 8 miles east of Brighton, in East Sussex. Planning caterers in Newhaven? We cover the whole area. We cover all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 8 miles away.
Churches such as Church of St Michael and All Angels rarely have room to cook, but a hall or garden nearby generally does. If guests are travelling by rail, there is a station right in Newhaven: Newhaven Town station. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Newhaven. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules for outside caterers and cooking, so check with yours. With the coast within about 3 miles of Newhaven, wind is worth planning for: we choose a sheltered cooking spot and secure our cover.
Wherever your event is in BN9, we can roast on site for your guests. From High Street, Station Road and Dacre Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Newhaven sits on or near the A26 and A259, so getting the roaster to your event is simple. Other places close to Newhaven we cover include Seaford (3 miles south-east), Lewes (6 miles north), Brighton (8 miles west), Eastbourne (10 miles east) and Hailsham (10 miles north-east). Newhaven is one of the larger places we cover in East Sussex, with lots of choice for events.
Well-known places in the area include Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (1.2 miles south-east) and Newhaven Museum (0.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Newhaven includes Itford Hill.
- Nearby schools include Harbour Primary and Nursery School (under half a mile south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Ship Hotel (less than half a mile north)
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- Flat ground outdoors for the cooking
- Space to serve as well as cook
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Potatoes
- Sausages
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- Spit-roast lamb
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
If timings change on the day, tell your contact as early as you can, and we will adjust where we can.
Add spit-roast lamb or rotisserie chicken to a hog roast.
Step by step
Running late? Tell us as early as you can, and we will work around it. Winter events in Newhaven are dark by about 3:55pm, so think about lights and shelter for guests.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and the kind of event.
- You get a menu suggestion and a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time and set up under cover.
- We cook and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Newhaven
How far is Newhaven from London?
About 49 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Newhaven?
Newhaven Town station, in Newhaven itself.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Is there anything for vegans?
Yes. There is always a vegetarian and a vegan choice, cooked separately from the meat.
Is it just hog roast?
No: there is a full barbecue menu as well, with vegetarian and vegan options on each.
Is crockery included?
Yes, plates are included. China is available on request.
What if our venue is indoors?
We always cook outside, though guests can eat inside.
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Occasions we serve in Newhaven
Two menus to choose from, or mix them
In Newhaven and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Gatherings after a service
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Corporate days
- Crew lunches
Nearby historic houses include Monk's House (3.4 miles north-west) and Firle Place (4 miles north-east). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The full menu and the sides
- Any travel or access charges
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Hog roast, BBQ or something else?
Compared with a traditional caterer, we’re more relaxed and need no kitchen. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book us in Newhaven
- Timed around your day
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Two menus to choose from
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast and BBQ comparison.
Nearby places to Newhaven
Also in Newhaven
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards