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Barbecue Catering in Coldharbour, Greater London
Planning a barbecue in Coldharbour and don’t want to cook? Our chef and team handle everything, from burgers to brisket.
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Birthdays and milestone parties
Book a BBQ in Coldharbour
Step by step
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower won’t stop it, though your guests will want shelter if it rains. Evening barbecues in Coldharbour need a little planning: daylight lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:05pm. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and the space for the barbecue and send a clear quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- At serving time, the chef grills and the team serves.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
BBQ catering in Coldharbour, served hot
Barbecue food is sociable food: people gather round the grill and come back for seconds. In Coldharbour, we’ll set up where it suits your event. Typical bookings include summer staff days and school fairs and summer fêtes, serving chicken skewers, beef brisket and BBQ ribs.
Gardens in Coldharbour tend to be compact, with neighbours on both sides, so we look for a spot where smoke drifts away from windows and fences. Warn the neighbours: barbecue smoke travels. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
- Location
- Coldharbour (SE9, BR7)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Also available
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Next to a fixed venue menu, you pick the meats, the sides and the meat-free options yourself. 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 book with us
- Timed around your day
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Our staff serve and clear
- Our chef at the grill, not you
Read how we price or BBQ menu ideas.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
Space, access and the venue
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what we look for:
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- A spot where smoke won’t blow into the house or marquee
- A spot well clear of buildings
As a London location, Coldharbour is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: tell us about side or rear access, steps and parking for our vehicle.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the grill
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Coldharbour: your questions answered
Can you do a barbecue in Elmstead Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you get a barbecue into a London garden in Coldharbour?
Frequently, if there is a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we will advise.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: 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.
How much choice do we need?
Not normally. Mix quick-grilled items with pulled pork or brisket.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
What does the venue need to provide?
Mostly space and access: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We’ll confirm details when we quote.
What do children generally eat?
Normally, yes: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Give us a rough number of children.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
On the day, we arrive in good time to set up, so the grill is up to heat when you’re ready to eat.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes for a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Barbecues in Coldharbour: gardens, clubs and local tips
Coldharbour is about 4 miles north-west of Orpington, in Greater London. We cover events in Coldharbour. Coldharbour is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cater. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Eltham Palace (1.1 miles north) and Bromley Palace (2.3 miles south-west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. If your garden is too small, a club or hall near Coldharbour with outdoor space frequently works.
This part of Greater London takes in SE9 and BR7. Whether your event is on Green Lane, Horley Road and Dorset Road or a nearby road, we can set up and cook there. Other places close to Coldharbour we cover include Mottingham (1 mile west), Chinbrook (1 mile west), New Eltham (1 mile north-east), Eltham (1 mile north) and Middle Park (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles north-west), City of Westminster (11 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north-west), Kensington (12 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Municipal Borough of Bromley (2.6 miles south-west) and Eltham Community Hospital (1.3 miles north). The countryside around Coldharbour includes The Tarn and Summer Hill.
- Local schools include St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School (1.2 miles north)
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Perfect for your event in Coldharbour
A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Coldharbour. Some of the most common are:
- Leaving parties
- Informal weddings
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Neighbourhood parties
A green space like Elmstead Wood is tempting, but a catered barbecue there needs the landowner’s say-so.
What to look for in a quote
- The full menu and the sides
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- What the price includes, item by item
- How dietary needs are handled
How we price a catered barbecue
Each price is built from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
- Plates or china
- Distance from us
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The address or postcode
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away