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BBQ Catering for Blackfriars
A catered barbecue for your event in Blackfriars: cooked outdoors under cover with staff to serve and clear, so you can enjoy the day.
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Family celebrations
- Work barbecues
Book a BBQ in Blackfriars
How our BBQ catering works in Blackfriars
A barbecue is one of the easiest ways to feed a crowd in Blackfriars: 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. Whether it is cricket, football and rugby club days and fundraising days, we can cook chicken skewers, halloumi skewers and sausages for your guests.
London gardens around Blackfriars are often small and close to neighbours, so placing the grill so smoke clears the houses matters. A word with the neighbours beforehand always helps. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Location
- Blackfriars (SE1, EC1M, EC1N)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Who books BBQ catering in Blackfriars?
Add a hog roast for bigger events
In Blackfriars and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Summer parties in the garden
- Work barbecues
Coming by train? There is a station right in Blackfriars: London Blackfriars station.
Before you book anyone
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Towns and villages near Blackfriars
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Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue with a little planning. Check these:
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
Blackfriars is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access can be tight: let us know how we reach the cooking spot and where we can park.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Sausages
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Beef burgers
Burgers cook quickly on the grill, so they keep the queue moving alongside the slow-cooked meats.
For event organisers in Blackfriars
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Common questions in Blackfriars
Could you cook in Bernie Spain Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Blackfriars?
London Blackfriars station, in Blackfriars itself.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, on site at your venue in Blackfriars. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
We tidy the serving area, so there’s very little washing up. China is available on request.
When should we book BBQ catering?
As soon as you know the date, particularly for a summer weekend. But ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
What meats do you barbecue?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Most events pick three or four.
Do you cover Blackfriars?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
How we price a catered barbecue
The biggest factors are:
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
- The date and time of year
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Rough numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The address or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Barbecues in Blackfriars: gardens, clubs and local tips
Blackfriars is about 1 mile north-west of London, in Greater London. We cater events of every size in Blackfriars. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Mercers' School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. Among the historic houses close to Blackfriars are Dr Johnson's House (less than half a mile north-west) and Mansion House (0.6 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
For events in SE1, EC1M and EC1N, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook. Local streets include Oat Lane, Bear Lane and Shoe Lane; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Being close to the A4 and A40, Blackfriars is easy for us to reach for your event. We also bring barbecues to events in Temple (1 mile west), Temple Bar (1 mile west), Bankside (1 mile south-east), Smithfield (1 mile north) and Clare Market (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (3 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include St Brides Crypt Museum (less than half a mile north-west) and St Philip's Hospital (0.6 miles west). The countryside around Blackfriars includes Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Local schools include London Nautical School (0.5 miles south-west) and St Alban's Church of England Primary School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Black Friar pub (less than half a mile south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Barts Health Archives (less than half a mile north-east) and County of London (0.6 miles east)
Step by step
Barbecue food is best straight off the grill, so we cook and serve through the agreed time. Slow-cooked meats are ready as soon as service begins, which keeps the queue moving. A summer barbecue in Blackfriars stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. In late September, it is dark by about 7:05pm.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
On the day, we arrive in good time to set up, so the grill is up to heat when you’re ready to eat.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Instead of asking a friend to man the grill, nobody is left cooking while the party happens, and food safety is in professional hands. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- No surprises: everything in writing
See our pricing and BBQ menu ideas.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away