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Barbecue Catering in Arkley, Greater London
Six barbecue meats and proper vegetarian and vegan options, cooked on site in Arkley by our chef. We serve and tidy up.
- Family celebrations
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Big birthday parties
Planning an event in Arkley?
BBQ catering in Arkley, cooked on site
A barbecue is one of the easiest ways to feed a crowd in Arkley: familiar food, lots of choice and no formality. The difference with a catered barbecue is that nobody from your party is stuck at the grill. Typical bookings include engagement and anniversary parties and club open days, serving pulled pork, coleslaw and BBQ ribs.
In Arkley, the barbecue might go in a garden, a school playground or a works yard. Tell us how we get the equipment in, including steps, narrow gates and parking for our vehicle. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
- Location
- Arkley (EN5, NW7)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Also available
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- A green light from whoever owns the site
As a London location, Arkley is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: tell us about side or rear access, steps and parking for our vehicle.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- Coleslaw
- Salads
Step by step
Our chef runs the grill while our staff serve, so service stays steady. After service, we clear up and pack away. For an evening barbecue in Arkley, think about light: it is light until about 9:20pm in June but only about 7:05pm in late September. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover before service.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
- Let us know about children’s numbers
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Arkley
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The journey to the venue
- The number of people
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Roughly how many people
- The date and time of the event
- The address or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Nearby places to Arkley
Other occasions in Arkley
Barbecue venues around Arkley
Arkley is about 2 miles west of Barnet, in Greater London. We are happy to travel to Arkley for events and the places nearby. Arkley is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 12 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Whitings Hill Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. Coming by train? Elstree & Borehamwood station, about 2.1 miles west, is the nearest station.
Anywhere in EN5 and NW7, we can bring the barbecue to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Well Road, Glebe Lane and Brett Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Being close to the A411, Arkley is easy for us to reach. We also bring barbecues to events in Rowley Green (1 mile north-west), High Barnet (1 mile north-east), Hadley (1 mile north-east), Totteridge (2 miles south-east) and Mill Hill (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include London (12 miles south-east), City of Westminster (10 miles south), Marylebone (10 miles south), Kensington (10 miles south), St Pancras (10 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Hertfordshire Scout Museum (1.9 miles north-west) and Barnet General Hospital (0.7 miles east). Open spaces near Arkley include Glebe Lane Pastures and Darland's Lake.
- Local schools include Queen Elizabeth's School (0.9 miles north-east) and Susi Earnshaw Theatre School (1.4 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Arkley pub (0.6 miles north-east)
- Local facilities include Barnet Urban District (1.3 miles east)
Who books BBQ catering in Arkley?
Meat-free choices that are not an afterthought
In Arkley, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Sports clubs and team events
- Retirement do’s
- Charity fundraisers
- Community fun days
Nearby historic houses include Wyllyotts Manor (3.7 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
Questions to ask before booking
- Travel and any London charges
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
A closer look at the menu
BBQ ribs
Ribs make a barbecue feel like a feast, alongside the other meats.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes turn a barbecue into a full meal.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Tell us about children’s numbers
Running late? Let us know, and we will work around it where possible.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
FAQs for Arkley
What’s the nearest station to Arkley?
The closest is Elstree & Borehamwood station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Could you cook in Whitings Hill Open Space?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
The cooking area is covered, so it is guests who need a wet-weather plan.
Do you come to Arkley?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Arkley and the rest of Greater London included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes, and china is available on request.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
Yes, we clear up after service, so there’s very little washing up. Ask if you’d like china.
How many meats should we choose?
You don’t need everything. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats and we’ll advise on the rest.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: use our quote form.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Next to a hog roast, a barbecue offers more variety, with beef, chicken and pork rather than one main meat. A hog roast is the bigger spectacle, so for bigger events, why not both?. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our barbecue in Arkley
- Planned to your running order
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- An itemised quote
Read our pricing or menu ideas for your barbecue.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- 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