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Barbecue Catering in Croydon, Greater London
Want a barbecue in Croydon without standing at the grill? We bring the food, the barbecue and the staff, with burgers, ribs, pulled pork and more.
- Evening wedding food
- Work barbecues
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
BBQ catering for Croydon
How our BBQ catering works in Croydon
Some of the best barbecues are the ones where the host gets to sit down. Our chef cooks, our staff serve and we tidy up afterwards, while you look after your guests. On the menu are beef burgers, sausages and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for family celebrations and fundraising barbecues.
Around Croydon, most London barbecues are in back gardens, yards, courtyards and car parks. Many terraced houses have no side access, so tell us about a rear gate, a front garden or a yard, and a photo helps us check. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
- Where
- Croydon (CR0, CR2, CR9, CR8)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- 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
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel to Croydon
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Site access
- Whether you want china
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.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
Send us the date, the address or CR0 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Croydon questions
Which station is closest to Croydon?
South Croydon station, in Croydon itself.
What if our house in Croydon has no side access?
Frequently, 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.
Do you label the food for allergies?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What if it rains?
We bring cover for the grill, but guests will want shelter too.
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.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
Places near Croydon
What else we do in Croydon
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Next to doing the barbecue yourself, no host is stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the cooking is in experienced hands. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
Take a look at our prices page or menu ideas for your barbecue.
Space, access and the venue
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what we look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Parking near the grill
- A spot well clear of buildings
Croydon 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the grill
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- New potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Who books BBQ catering in Croydon?
Meat-free choices that aren’t an afterthought
Hosts in Croydon book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Club open days
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Summer staff days
- Leaving and retirement parties
Thinking of a barbecue in Park Hill Recreation Ground? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, normally the council’s.
What your quote should include
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What crockery is supplied
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
What happens on the day
The barbecue goes on the agreed spot, and the rest of the space is yours. Smoke drifts, so we’ll think about the wind with you. At midsummer, it’s light in Croydon until about 9:20pm, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:05pm.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a 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.
How to prepare
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
- Choose the menu a week or so before
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
- Ask which items contain gluten
Our chef cooks through the agreed service time, while our staff serve and keep things flowing.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
A catered BBQ in Croydon: what to know
Croydon is about 9 miles south of London, in Greater London. We cater events of every size in Croydon. Croydon is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Croydon to London (about 9 miles away).
If your garden is too small, a club or hall near Croydon with outdoor space often works. Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Heathfield Academy, often want a barbecue.
Wherever your event is in CR0, CR2, CR9 and CR8, we can bring the barbecue to you. Your event could be at a house on High Street, Church Road and Ruskin Square or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Main roads around Croydon include the A235 and B243, so getting the barbecue to your event is simple. Close by, we cover events in South Croydon (1 mile south), Coombe (1 mile east), Addiscombe (2 miles north-east), Ashburton (2 miles north-east) and Woodside (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (9 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north), Marylebone (11 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (1.2 miles south-west) and Croydon University Hospital (1.7 miles north). The countryside around Croydon includes Roundshaw Downs and Duppas Hill.
- Nearby schools include Cambridge Tutors College (less than half a mile east) and Rutherford School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Keg & Grill pub (within half a mile west)
- Other local spots include County Borough of Croydon (under half a mile north-west)
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Pulled pork
Pulled pork is slow-cooked until it falls apart, piled into rolls.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away