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BBQ Catering for Derry Downs
BBQ catering in Derry Downs: our chef cooks on site, from burgers and sausages to ribs, pulled pork and brisket, and our staff serve.
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Street parties
- Evening wedding food
A barbecue near Derry Downs
Why choose BBQ catering in Derry Downs?
Food handled by a professional team
Hosts in Derry Downs book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Community fun days
- Family celebrations
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Club open days
Coming by train? St Mary Cray station is about 0.8 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- What crockery is supplied
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What the price includes, item by item
BBQ catering in Derry Downs, served hot
Whether it is twenty friends in a garden or a whole workforce in a car park, a catered barbecue scales to the occasion. Give us an idea of numbers and we will suggest a menu. For 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays and summer staff days, we will put together a menu of sausages, chicken skewers and halloumi skewers.
Gardens in Derry Downs tend to be compact, with neighbours on both sides, so placing the grill so smoke clears the houses matters. Warn the neighbours: barbecue smoke travels. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Derry Downs (BR5, BR6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Also available
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to a row of street-food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, with a menu planned around your guests. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at our prices page and menu ideas for your barbecue.
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Pulled pork
Pulled pork is ready to serve from the start of service, which keeps the queue moving.
A catered BBQ in Derry Downs: what to know
Derry Downs is about 1 mile east of Orpington, in Greater London. Events in Derry Downs are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 12 miles away.
If the day starts at a church like St Andrew's, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. Historic houses near Derry Downs include Lullingstone Castle (3.9 miles south-east) and Bromley Palace (4.3 miles west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. Derry Downs is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
For events in BR5 and BR6, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and a serving time. Streets in the area include Kent Road, Park Road and Cross Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. Being close to the A224, Derry Downs is easy for us to reach with the barbecue. Close by, we cover events in Orpington (1 mile west), St Mary Cray (1 mile north-west), Poverest (1 mile north-west), Kevington (1 mile east) and St Paul's Cray (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in London (12 miles north-west), City of Westminster (15 miles north-west), Marylebone (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (14 miles north-west), Shoreditch (13 miles north-west) and Walthamstow (15 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include London Borough of Bromley Museum (0.7 miles south-west) and Lullingstone Castle (3.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Derry Downs includes The Warren and Summer Hill.
- Local schools include The Priory School (0.6 miles south) and Harris Academy Orpington (0.7 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Royal Albert pub (within half a mile west)
How we price a catered barbecue
Things that change the price:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Plates or china
- Site access
- Travel to Derry Downs
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Dietary requirements
- The address or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any venue rules
Send us the date, the address or BR5 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Tell us about children’s numbers
We set up on the spot we agreed and stay out of the way, leaving the rest of the space to you.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What happens on the day
A barbecue is cooked as people eat, so we time our arrival around your serving time. It means food comes off the grill hot. For an evening barbecue in Derry Downs, think about light: it’s light until about 9:20pm in June but only about 7:05pm in late September. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- We tidy up before we go.
Preparing for the day
- Choose the menu a week or so before
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Think about where the smoke will drift
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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Your questions about a catered barbecue in Derry Downs
What’s the nearest station to Derry Downs?
The closest is St Mary Cray station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
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.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
Yes. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
Do you need anything from us?
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.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
Summer is the busiest time, but we cook all year. Plan shelter for your guests.
What if it rains?
The cooking area is covered, but guests will want shelter too.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
Derry Downs 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.
On the menu in Derry Downs
- Salads
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards