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BBQ Catering in Dalston
A catered barbecue for your event in Dalston: cooked outdoors under cover and served by our team, so you can relax with your guests.
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Summer parties in the garden
- Summer staff days
BBQ catering in Dalston
BBQ catering for your event in Dalston
From a small family gathering to a big club day, a catered barbecue scales to the occasion. Give us an idea of numbers and we will suggest a menu. Popular choices include pulled pork, BBQ ribs and halloumi skewers, and we are often booked for sports clubs and team events and evening wedding food.
Gardens in Dalston tend to be compact, with neighbours on both sides, so placing the grill so smoke clears the houses matters. A word with the neighbours beforehand always helps. All the barbecue, none of the effort: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
- Location
- Dalston (E8, N1, N16)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Extras
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Dalston: your questions answered
What if our house in Dalston has no side access?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard usually works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we will advise.
Could you cook in Haggerston Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, and our staff serve and clear.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tell us your numbers and we’ll suggest a split.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes. There is a halloumi option and a vegan option, cooked separately from the meat.
What do you need from the venue?
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 will confirm what we need.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
We cook under cover, so the season does not stop us. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Working with your venue
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Barbecue venues around Dalston
Dalston is about 1 mile north-east of Hoxton, in Greater London. We’re happy to travel to Dalston for events and the places nearby. Dalston is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
Historic houses near Dalston include Sutton House (0.9 miles east) and Mansion House (2.4 miles south). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. A green space like Haggerston Park is tempting, but a catered barbecue there needs the landowner’s say-so.
Here we cover the E8, N1 and N16 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Local streets include Glebe Road, Forest Road and Boleyn Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. You’ll find Dalston on the A107 and A1207, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. Nearby, we also cater events in Kingsland (1 mile west), De Beauvoir Town (1 mile west), Hackney Central (1 mile east), London Fields (1 mile south-east) and Shacklewell (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include London (3 miles south), City of Westminster (4 miles south-west), Marylebone (4 miles south-west), Kensington (6 miles south-west), Walthamstow (4 miles north-east) and Hampstead (5 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include German Hospital (under half a mile north-east) and Montfichet's Tower (2.6 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Gillespie Park and Ludgate Hill.
- Schools near Dalston include The Petchey Academy (0.5 miles north) and Kingsland Secondary School (0.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Duke Of Richmond Public House (within half a mile south)
- Other local spots include Hackney (0.7 miles east) and Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1.9 miles south)
Where the barbecue can go in Dalston
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
As a London location, Dalston 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’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Travel to Dalston
- Season and day of the week
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The number of people
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- An estimate of numbers
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
BBQ ribs
Glazed ribs turn a barbecue into a proper spread, served alongside the burgers and sausages.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
We set up on the spot we agreed and stay out of the way, so the event carries on around us.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to a row of street-food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, with a menu planned around your guests. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Timed around your day
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
See how we price and our barbecue menu ideas.
What else we do in Dalston
Perfect for your event in Dalston
Six meats to choose from
In Dalston and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Fundraising barbecues
- Family celebrations
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What crockery is supplied
Step by step
If timings shift on the day, let your contact know, and we will adjust where we can. A barbecue is easy to time, as most of it is cooked as people eat. A summer barbecue in Dalston stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. In late September, it’s dark by about 7:05pm.
- Show us the space.
- We check it and send a price.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
- Let us know about children’s numbers
How to get a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning help
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards