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BBQ Catering in Custom House
A catered barbecue for events around Custom House: burgers, ribs and brisket with salads and potatoes, served by our staff.
- Work barbecues
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Summer parties in the garden
Book a BBQ in Custom House
Where the barbecue can go in Custom House
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- A green light from whoever owns the site
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
Custom House 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 picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Custom House
- BBQ ribs
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
How our BBQ catering works in Custom House
Some of the best barbecues are the ones where the host gets to sit down. We look after the grill, the serving and the clearing, so your time goes on your guests, not the food. Typical bookings include evening wedding food and leaving parties, serving chicken skewers, beef brisket and beef burgers.
London gardens around Custom House are frequently small and close to neighbours, so placing the grill so smoke clears the houses matters. A word with the neighbours beforehand always helps. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Where
- Custom House (E16, E13)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Also available
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Custom House: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Custom House?
Custom House station, in Custom House itself.
Can you do a barbecue in Thames Barrier Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
Is the meat halal?
We do not. If guests need halal, arrange that separately; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Yes, generally: simple food in a roll suits most children. Tell us how many children to expect.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
We cook under cover, so the season does not stop us. In winter, plan lighting and somewhere warm for guests to eat.
What does the venue need to provide?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Let us know about the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Yes. A barbecue works as a plated meal with sides.
Perfect for your event in Custom House
No host spending the day cooking
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Custom House and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Fundraising barbecues
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
No room at home? A club near Custom House with a terrace or field can be a good alternative.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel or access charges
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- What the price includes, item by item
What we serve, dish by dish
Sausages
Cooked through and browned on the grill, they’re the easy crowd-pleaser.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes for a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
- Season and day of the week
- Access to the cooking area
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- An estimate of numbers
- The address or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Nearby places to Custom House
Other occasions in Custom House
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
Our chef cooks through the agreed service time, while our staff serve and keep things flowing.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
What happens on the day
Barbecue food is best straight off the grill, so we cook and serve through the agreed time. Slow-cooked meats are ready as soon as service begins, which keeps the queue moving. Sunset in Custom House is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so an early-evening barbecue is normally 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.
Before we arrive
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Choose the menu a week or so before
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Custom House barbecues: local tips
Custom House is about 1 mile south of Canning Town, in Greater London. Custom House is well within our area for events and the places nearby. We bring barbecues to all 764 towns and villages across Greater London.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like St Joachim's Catholic Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. Historic houses near Custom House include Queen's House (2.3 miles south-west) and Eastbury Manor House (3.5 miles north-east). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book.
This part of Greater London takes in E16 and E13, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as Tree Road, Ethel Road and Booth Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Custom House sits on or near the A1020, so getting the barbecue to your event is simple. We also bring barbecues to events in West Silvertown (1 mile south-west), Silvertown (1 mile south), Canning Town (1 mile north), Royal Docks (1 mile east) and Limmo Peninsula (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in London (5 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include East Ham (2 miles north-east) and Greenwich Castle (2.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Custom House include Gilbert's Pit and Tower Hill.
- Nearby schools include Royal Docks Academy (under half a mile north-east) and The Royal Docks Community School (within half a mile north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Connaught Tavern (within half a mile east)
For event organisers in Custom House
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with a DIY barbecue, no host is stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the cooking is in experienced hands. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our barbecue in Custom House
- An itemised quote
- Our staff serve and clear
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Add a hog roast alongside
See our prices page and BBQ menu ideas.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards