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Barbecue Catering in Coombe, Greater London
A catered barbecue for your event in Coombe: cooked outdoors under cover and served by our team, so you can enjoy the day.
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
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Barbecues in Coombe: gardens, clubs and local tips
Coombe is about 1 mile east of Croydon, in Greater London. We cover Coombe and its neighbours for events. We bring barbecues to all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 9 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is South Croydon station, roughly 1 mile west of the centre. Within reach of Coombe are historic houses such as Addington Palace (1.3 miles east) and Kingswood House (4.7 miles north). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Wherever your event is in CR0, CR2 and CR9, we can bring the barbecue to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as Oaks Road, Coombe Road and Coombe Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Coombe, we also cover Croydon (1 mile west), Addiscombe (1 mile north), South Croydon (1 mile south-west), Shirley Oaks (1 mile north-east) and Shirley (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles north), City of Westminster (11 miles north), Marylebone (11 miles north), Kensington (11 miles north-west), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Addiscombe (1.3 miles north) and National Psychosis Unit (2.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Bramley Bank and Duppas Hill.
- Nearby schools include Royal Russell School (within half a mile south) and St Peter's Primary School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Coombe Lodge pub (under half a mile south-west)
About our BBQ catering in Coombe
With BBQ catering, the barbecue, the food and the cooking are all on us. We cook on site at your event in Coombe, outdoors under cover, and our staff serve and clear. Typical bookings include reunions and family get-togethers and street parties, serving beef brisket, chicken skewers and beef burgers.
London gardens around Coombe are frequently small and close to neighbours, so we look for a spot where smoke drifts away from windows and fences. Warn the neighbours: barbecue smoke travels. Everything is cooked through properly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
- Area
- Coombe (CR0, CR2, CR9)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Also available
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
On the day, we arrive in good time to set up, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
China crockery is available on request, at extra cost.
Events we cater in Coombe
You enjoy the barbecue instead of cooking it
People around Coombe book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Neighbourhood parties
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Fundraising days
PTAs at schools such as Coombe Wood School frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days.
What to look for in a quote
- What crockery is supplied
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- A clear way in from where we park
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
As a London location, Coombe 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 you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- Sausages
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with a hog roast, a barbecue gives more choice, which helps when some guests do not eat pork. A hog roast is the bigger spectacle, so for bigger events, why not both?. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why Coombe hosts choose us
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Planned to your running order
Towns and villages near Coombe
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What happens on the day
Barbecue food is best straight off the grill, so we cook and serve through the agreed time. Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the start, so nobody waits for the first round. Autumn and winter barbecues in Coombe get dark early: about 7:05pm by late September and 3:55pm by December. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Think about where the smoke will drift
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or CR0 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Coombe
Could you cook in Addington Hills?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you get a barbecue into a London garden in Coombe?
Often, if there’s a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we’ll advise.
What if it rains?
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop it. Have a gazebo, marquee or room indoors for eating.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Let us know how many to expect.
What does the venue need to provide?
Mostly space and access: somewhere level outside for the barbecue and the serving table. We will check anything else with you.
Do you cover Coombe?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Coombe and Greater London. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
We cook under cover, so the season does not stop us. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Let us know about allergies before the day.
How we price a catered barbecue
We work out each quote from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Season and day of the week
- Travel to Coombe
- The number of people
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- Allergies we should know about
- The venue or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Crunchy coleslaw suits barbecue food, and salads add freshness.
Pulled pork
Slow-cooked pork, pulled apart, and served in a soft roll, frequently with coleslaw.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards