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Barbecue Catering in Crofton, Greater London
A catered barbecue for your event in Crofton: cooked outdoors under cover with staff to serve and clear, so you can relax with your guests.
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Charity fundraisers
- Summer parties in the garden
BBQ catering in Crofton
Crofton questions
What’s the nearest station to Crofton?
Crofton has its own station: Orpington station.
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is the food cooked safely?
Cooking properly is our job: raw and cooked food are kept apart, with separate tongs and boards.
Is the meat halal?
We don’t. If guests need halal, arrange that separately.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
The cooking area is covered, but guests will want shelter too.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Of course. With salads and potatoes, it is a proper meal on a plate; ask about china if you’d like it.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Ask and we will quote for the mix.
BBQ catering in Crofton, cooked on site
A barbecue suits mixed groups well, with beef, chicken and pork on the menu, and proper vegetarian and vegan options too. We’re often asked to cater school fairs and summer fêtes and street parties, with coleslaw, BBQ ribs and beef brisket.
From a family garden to an office courtyard, barbecues in Crofton come in all shapes. Let us know about the route in, including steps, narrow gates and parking for our vehicle. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Location
- Crofton (BR6, BR5)
- County
- Greater London
- From the grill
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Extras
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Where the barbecue can go in Crofton
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what helps:
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
Crofton 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.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the grill
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- Jacket potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
What affects the price in Crofton
Each price is built from:
- Access to the cooking area
- The number of people
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- Dietary requirements
- The address or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the moment service begins, so nobody waits for the first burgers.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Perfect for your event in Crofton
Barbecue and hog roast together, if you like
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Crofton and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Fundraising barbecues
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
If guests are travelling by rail, Crofton has its own station, Orpington station.
What to look for in a quote
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether VAT is included
- How dietary needs are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
A closer look at the menu
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are quick to grill, so they keep the queue moving alongside the slow-cooked meats.
Beef brisket
Slow-cooked beef brisket, sliced to serve, rich and tender.
Towns and villages near Crofton
Other occasions in Crofton
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Next to a row of street-food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, with a menu planned around your guests. The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why Crofton hosts choose us
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Serving and clearing done for you
- An itemised quote
- A full barbecue menu
Read our pricing and BBQ menu ideas.
Barbecue venues around Crofton
Crofton is about 1 mile south-west of Orpington, in Greater London. Planning a catered barbecue in Crofton? We can help. Crofton is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cater. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Crofton Infant School, frequently want a barbecue. Churches such as Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby generally does. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Crofton, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Anywhere in BR6 and BR5, we can cook on site for your guests. From Grange Road, Reed Avenue and Gumping Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the barbecue to you. If your venue is just outside Crofton, we also cover Broom Hill (1 mile north-east), Locksbottom (1 mile west), Petts Wood (1 mile north), Farnborough (1 mile south) and Green Street Green (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as London (11 miles north-west), City of Westminster (14 miles north-west), Marylebone (14 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (14 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Orpington Hospital (1.1 miles south-east) and Crofton Roman Villa (less than half a mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include Summer Hill and The Warren.
- Schools near Crofton include Newstead Wood School (0.6 miles south) and The Priory School (1.5 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Maxwell pub (0.5 miles south-east)
How the day works
A barbecue is cooked as people eat, so we arrive ahead of food time and cook to demand. That keeps everything hot and fresh. Sunset in Crofton is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so an early-evening barbecue is usually in daylight.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- We serve as people come up.
- We tidy up before we go.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
- Name a contact for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
Read more
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards