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Barbecue Catering in Bow Common, Greater London
Thinking about a catered barbecue in Bow Common? Our chef cooks on site, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
- Retirement do’s
- Evening wedding food
- Summer parties in the garden
Book a BBQ in Bow Common
How our BBQ catering works in Bow Common
The point of a catered barbecue is that you get to enjoy it. Our chef cooks, our staff serve and we tidy up afterwards, so your time goes on your guests, not the food. On the menu are chicken skewers, pulled pork and halloumi skewers, and we’re often booked for school fairs and summer fêtes and leaving parties.
From a family garden to an office courtyard, barbecues in Bow Common come in all shapes. Tell us how we get the equipment in, including steps, narrow gates and parking for our vehicle. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
- Location
- Bow Common (E14, E3, E1)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Extras
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, with a menu planned around your guests. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- An itemised quote
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Planned to your running order
See our prices page and our barbecue menu ideas.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue if a few things are right. Check these:
- A clear way in from where we park
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- A spot well clear of buildings
Bow Common is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access can be tight: tell us about side or rear access, steps and parking for our vehicle.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the grill
- Sausages
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
A catered BBQ in Bow Common: what to know
Bow Common is about 2 miles east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. Hosts in Bow Common book us for events of all sizes. Bow Common is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
Within reach of Bow Common are historic houses such as Sutton House (2.4 miles north-west) and Queen's House (2.7 miles south). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Limehouse station, roughly 0.8 miles south-west of the centre.
We cater events across the E14, E3 and E1 postcode area. Local streets include Market Way, Knapp Road and Thomas Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For events just outside Bow Common, we cover Limehouse (1 mile west), Bromley (1 mile north-east), Mile End (1 mile north-west), Poplar (1 mile south) and Canary Wharf (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in London (3 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (5 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Walthamstow (5 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Museum of the Book (0.5 miles south-west) and Tower of London (2.4 miles west). Open spaces near Bow Common include Tower Hill and Hollow Pond.
- Nearby schools include Stebon Primary School (less than half a mile south-west) and Langdon Park Secondary School (0.5 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Widow's Son pub (under half a mile north-east)
- Local facilities include Holy Trinity (1.1 miles north-west)
Why choose BBQ catering in Bow Common?
Halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Bow Common. Popular choices:
- Evening wedding food
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Work barbecues
- School fairs and summer fêtes
A green space like Bartlett Park is tempting, but a catered barbecue there needs the landowner’s say-so.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
FAQs for Bow Common
Can you do a barbecue in Bartlett Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Bow Common?
Limehouse station, about 0.8 miles south-west of the centre.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Tell us numbers so there’s enough.
What meats do you barbecue?
Beef burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Sides include salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
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.
What does the venue need to provide?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Let us know about the site and we will confirm what we need.
About the food
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Crunchy coleslaw suits barbecue food, and salads add freshness.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Whether you want china
- How many people are eating
- Distance from us
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Request gluten-free rolls
Slow-cooked meats such as pulled pork and brisket are ready to serve from the start, so nobody waits for the first burgers.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
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What happens on the day
Barbecue food is best straight off the grill, so we cook to order through service. Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the start, so nobody waits for the first round. At midsummer, it’s light in Bow Common until about 9:20pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:05pm.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We set up under cover before service.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Let us know about children’s numbers
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
Planning help
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors 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