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BBQ Catering for Balham
Thinking about a catered barbecue in Balham? We cook outdoors under cover, with halloumi skewers and a vegan option for non-meat eaters.
- Summer parties in the garden
- Street parties
- Fundraising days
BBQ catering in Balham
How our BBQ catering works in Balham
Burgers, sausages and chicken skewers come straight off the grill, and pulled pork, brisket and ribs make it a proper feast. You choose the mix that suits your event. Typical bookings include leaving and retirement parties and big birthday parties, serving chicken skewers, halloumi skewers and coleslaw.
Gardens in Balham tend to be compact, with neighbours on both sides, so placing the grill so smoke clears the houses matters. Warn the neighbours: barbecue smoke travels. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Location
- Balham (SW12, SW17, SW4)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Alongside
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Balham
What’s the nearest station to Balham?
Balham has its own station: Balham station.
Could you cook in Wandsworth Common?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is the food cooked safely?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
We cook under cover, so rain isn’t a problem for the food. Plan somewhere dry for your guests to eat.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, and our staff serve and clear.
Do you offer halal meat?
No. If guests need halal, arrange that separately; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
How we price a catered barbecue
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Crockery choices
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. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- An estimate of numbers
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with a barbecue cooked by friends, a catered barbecue means everyone gets to be a guest, and the food is cooked by people who do it every week. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- Cooked on site by our chef
- A full barbecue menu
- An itemised quote
- Sides to make it a full meal
See how we price or our barbecue menu ideas.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
Our chef cooks through the agreed service time, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, quoted separately.
Why choose BBQ catering in Balham?
Cooked on site, served hot
Hosts in Balham book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
Churches such as Church of St Mary rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby typically does.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether plates or china are included
- The full menu and the sides
- VAT, if it applies
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- Permission from the venue or landowner
As a London location, Balham is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: let us know how we reach the cooking spot and where we can park.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the grill
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Sausages
- Beef brisket
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
Nearby places to Balham
Also in Balham
How the day works
A barbecue is cooked as people eat, so we arrive ahead of food time and cook to demand. It means food comes off the grill hot. For an evening barbecue in Balham, think about light: it is light until about 9:20pm in June but only about 7:05pm in late September. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or SW12 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Barbecue venues around Balham
Balham is about 2 miles south-west of Stockwell, in Greater London. We cover Balham and its neighbours for events. We cater all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
For guests coming by train, there is a station right in Balham: Balham station. If you had Wandsworth Common in mind, ask the council or landowner first: barbecues are often restricted in parks.
Anywhere in SW12, SW17 and SW4, we can bring the barbecue to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as Lynn Road, Weir Road and Byrne Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Grange Mills (1 mile north-east), Hyde farm estate (1 mile east), Clapham Park (1 mile north-east), Streatham Park (1 mile south-east) and Tooting Bec (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (5 miles north-east), City of Westminster (5 miles north), Marylebone (5 miles north), Kensington (4 miles north-west), St Pancras (6 miles north) and Shoreditch (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Southside Wandsworth (1.9 miles north-west) and London Sewing Machine Museum (0.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Balham includes Knight's Hill and Battersea Park Lake.
- Nearby schools include Chestnut Grove Academy (within half a mile north-west) and Oak Lodge School (under half a mile north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Bedford pub (under half a mile east)
- Local facilities include Streatham Hill (1.3 miles east)
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away