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BBQ Catering in Barking Riverside
A barbecue in Barking Riverside, without you at the grill: the food, the grill and the team are all on us.
- Leaving parties
- Big birthday parties
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
BBQ catering in Barking Riverside
Why choose BBQ catering in Barking Riverside?
Compared with hiring a venue’s in-house menu, a catered barbecue lets you choose exactly what’s served. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Our staff serve and clear
- Timed around your day
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
Take a look at our pricing or BBQ menu ideas.
BBQ catering for your event in Barking Riverside
Hosting a barbecue normally means shopping, prepping, cooking and clearing. With BBQ catering, all of that is done for you, so you can spend the time with your guests. We are often asked to cater work barbecues and fundraising barbecues, with sausages, coleslaw and chicken skewers.
Gardens in Barking Riverside tend to be compact, with neighbours on both sides, so placing the grill so smoke clears the houses matters. A word with the neighbours beforehand always helps. You get a barbecue without the work: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
- Where
- Barking Riverside (IG11, RM9)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Alongside
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Perfect for your event in Barking Riverside
Proper vegetarian and vegan options
Hosts in Barking Riverside book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Big birthday parties
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Summer parties in the garden
Among the historic houses close to Barking Riverside are Eastbury Manor House (1 mile north-west) and Rainham Hall (3.4 miles east). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How dietary needs are handled
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
How we price a catered barbecue
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The address or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
Send us the date, the address or IG11 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower will not stop it, but plan somewhere dry for people to eat. At midsummer, it is light in Barking Riverside until about 9:20pm, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:05pm.
- Send a photo of where the barbecue could go.
- We check it and send a price.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Let us know about tight access
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
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Barbecues in Barking Riverside: gardens, clubs and local tips
Barking Riverside is about 1 mile south-east of Barking, in Greater London. We’re happy to travel to Barking Riverside for events and the places nearby. Barking Riverside is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our bookings stretch from Barking Riverside to London (9 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like George Carey Church of England Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. Coming by train? Barking Riverside station is in Barking Riverside itself.
Wherever your event is in IG11 and RM9, we can bring the barbecue to you. Local streets include Minter Road, Thames Road and Hugget Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater events in Thames View Estate (1 mile north-west), Castle Green (1 mile north-east), Dagenham Dock (1 mile east), Thamesmead (1 mile south-east) and Dagenham Green (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (9 miles west), City of Westminster (11 miles west), Marylebone (11 miles west), Kensington (14 miles west), St Pancras (10 miles west) and Shoreditch (8 miles west).
A little further out are Barking Community Hospital (1.2 miles north-west) and East End Women's Museum (1.8 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Ripple Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Riverside School (less than half a mile east)
- Other local spots include River (1.8 miles east)
FAQs for Barking Riverside
Which station is closest to Barking Riverside?
Barking Riverside station, in Barking Riverside itself.
Can you get a barbecue into a London garden in Barking Riverside?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard generally works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we will advise.
How many meats should we choose?
Most events choose three or four meats, plus the meat-free options. Fewer items keeps service quick.
When should we book BBQ catering?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Midweek dates are generally easier to get. Send us your details through our quote form.
Is the food cooked safely?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
Will you clear up afterwards?
We tidy the serving area. China is available on request.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
Nearby places to Barking Riverside
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A closer look at the menu
BBQ ribs
For guests who love barbecue, the ribs are frequently the highlight.
Beef burgers
Our chef grills beef burgers to order, straight from the grill to the bun.
Planning the cooking spot
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- A spot well clear of buildings
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
As a London location, Barking Riverside 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.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
Running late? Let us know, and we will adjust where we can.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away