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Barbecue Catering in Downe, Greater London
Fresh from the grill, served at your event in Downe: burgers, sausages, chicken skewers and ribs, with salads and potatoes on the side.
- Charity fundraisers
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Leaving parties
Planning an event in Downe?
Downe: your questions answered
Could you cook in South Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Downe?
The closest is Chelsfield station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes, and china is available on request.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Most events pick three or four.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
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 barbecued chicken safe?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
BBQ catering for your event in Downe
A barbecue is one of the easiest ways to feed a crowd in Downe: familiar food, lots of choice and no formality. With us cooking, nobody you know spends the afternoon at the grill. For close and cul-de-sac parties and family celebrations, we will put together a menu of pulled pork, halloumi skewers and chicken skewers for your guests.
In Downe, the barbecue might go in a garden, a school playground or a works yard. Let us know about the route in, including steps, narrow gates and parking for our vehicle. Our staff serve and clear, so you are not left handing out rolls.
- Where
- Downe (BR6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Extras
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What BBQ catering costs
Things that change the price:
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- Plates or china
- Site access
The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
What we need to know
When you contact us, please mention:
- The address or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
- Allergies we should know about
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
What comes off the grill
Chicken skewers
Chicken gives guests who don’t eat pork or beef a meat option, cooked until it is hot all the way through.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Barbecues in Downe: gardens, clubs and local tips
Downe is about 4 miles south-west of Orpington, in Greater London. Downe and the surrounding area are covered for events. Downe is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Downe to London (13 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Chelsfield station is about 2.6 miles away. If you had South Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: barbecues are often restricted in parks. Downe is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
We cater events across BR6. Local streets include High Street, North End Lane and Belle Vue Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Farthing Street (1 mile north-west), Hazelwood (1 mile east), Luxted (1 mile south), Leaves Green (1 mile west) and Single Street (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in London (13 miles north-west), City of Westminster (15 miles north-west), Marylebone (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (15 miles north-west), Shoreditch (14 miles north-west) and Hoxton (15 miles north-west).
A little further out are Crofton Roman Villa (2.7 miles north-east) and Princess Royal University Hospital (1.8 miles north). The countryside around Downe includes Downe Bank Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Charles Darwin School (1.8 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Queens Head pub (under half a mile south)
Perfect for your event in Downe
Meat-free choices that are not an afterthought
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- Garden parties
- Work barbecues
- Informal weddings
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
Among the historic houses close to Downe are Down House (0.6 miles south) and Addington Palace (4.3 miles west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking.
What to look for in a quote
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What crockery is supplied
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether travel is included
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
On the day, we arrive in good time to set up, so the grill is up to heat when you’re ready to eat.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
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Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to a buffet, everything is hot and freshly cooked. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why Downe hosts choose us
- Served at the time you choose
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at our pricing and menu ideas for your barbecue.
The process
Grilled food is at its best when it is hot, so we cook to order through service. Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the start, so nobody waits for the first round. Autumn and winter barbecues in Downe get dark early: about 7:05pm by late September and 3:55pm by December. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check availability and the space for the barbecue and send a clear quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and get the grill hot.
- At serving time, the chef grills and the team serves.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Where the barbecue can go in Downe
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A spot well clear of buildings
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- Parking near the grill
Downe 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.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Beef burgers
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
Working with your venue
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away