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BBQ Catering for Clerkenwell
A catered barbecue for events around Clerkenwell: burgers, ribs and brisket with salads and potatoes, and staff to serve.
- Garden parties
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
BBQ catering for Clerkenwell
BBQ catering for your event in Clerkenwell
From a small family gathering to a big club day, a catered barbecue scales to the occasion. Give us an idea of numbers and we’ll suggest a menu. For family celebrations and club open days, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, chicken skewers and beef burgers for your guests.
Around Clerkenwell, most London barbecues are in back gardens, yards, courtyards and car parks. If there’s no side passage, a rear gate or yard may work, and a picture helps us check. Everything is cooked through properly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
- Area
- Clerkenwell (N1, EC1V, WC1X)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Extras
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Barbecue venues around Clerkenwell
Clerkenwell is about 2 miles north of London, in Greater London. Thinking about a catered barbecue in Clerkenwell? We cover the whole area. Clerkenwell is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
If the day starts at a church like St James's Church, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. For a fundraiser at a school like St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school.
Events anywhere in N1, EC1V and WC1X start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Whether your event is on Long Lane, City Road and Noel Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the barbecue to you. Clerkenwell sits on or near the A1 and A5201, so getting the barbecue to your event is simple. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Farringdon (1 mile south), Angel (1 mile north), Smithfield (1 mile south), Holborn (1 mile south-west) and St Pancras (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Kensington (5 miles south-west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (4 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include County of London (0.9 miles south-east) and Museum of Funeral History (less than half a mile west). The countryside around Clerkenwell includes St. James's Park Lake and Ludgate Hill.
- Local schools include Tech City College (less than half a mile north-east) and Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Sekforde pub (within half a mile south)
- Other local spots include Barts Health Archives (0.6 miles south)
Places near Clerkenwell
More for events in Clerkenwell
What affects the price in Clerkenwell
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The date and time of year
- The number of people
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area and pack away, so there is very little left for you to do.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
Step by step
A barbecue is cooked as people eat, so we time our arrival around your serving time. It means food comes off the grill hot. At midsummer, it is light in Clerkenwell until about 9:20pm, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. In late September, it’s dark by about 7:05pm.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Name a contact for the day
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Sausages
Cooked through and browned on the grill, they’re the easy crowd-pleaser.
Chicken skewers
Chicken gives guests who do not eat pork or beef a meat option.
A barbecue or other catering?
Instead of asking a friend to man the grill, nobody is left cooking while the party happens, and the food is cooked by people who do it every week. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why Clerkenwell hosts choose us
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Timed around your day
- Our chef at the grill, not you
Take a look at our pricing or BBQ menu ideas.
Occasions we serve in Clerkenwell
Halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. For example:
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Work barbecues
- Fundraising days
- Garden parties
For guests coming by train, there is a station right in Clerkenwell: Farringdon station.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What crockery is supplied
- What the price includes, item by item
- How dietary needs are handled
Before you choose a spot
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- A green light from whoever owns the site
Clerkenwell 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 are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Clerkenwell
What’s the nearest station to Clerkenwell?
Farringdon station, in Clerkenwell itself.
Could you cook in King Square Gardens?
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.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Beef burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Sides include salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
Yes. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Let us know how many to expect.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
When should we book BBQ catering?
As soon as you know the date, especially for June to September. Short notice is still worth a try: send us your details through our quote form.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Yes. With salads and potatoes, it is a proper meal on a plate; ask about china if you’d like it.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards