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BBQ Catering in Downham
Planning a barbecue in Downham and don’t want to cook? Our chef and team handle everything, with burgers, ribs, pulled pork and more.
- Evening wedding food
- Work barbecues
- Leaving parties
BBQ catering for Downham
How our BBQ catering works in Downham
Burgers, sausages and chicken skewers come straight off the grill, with sticky ribs, pulled pork and sliced brisket alongside. You choose the mix that suits your event. We are often asked to cater community fun days and leaving parties, serving chicken skewers, halloumi skewers and pulled pork.
From a family garden to an office courtyard, barbecues in Downham come in all shapes. Tell us how we get the equipment in. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
- Location
- Downham (BR1, SE6, SE12)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the grill
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what helps:
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
As a London location, Downham is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: let us know how we reach the cooking spot and where we can park.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we’ll adjust where we can.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken skewers
For anyone avoiding pork or beef, chicken skewers are the answer.
Sausages
Children typically head straight for the sausages, and they’re easy to eat standing up.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether you want china
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Season and day of the week
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.
Details that help
When you contact us, please mention:
- Dietary requirements
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Anything the venue has asked for
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Why choose BBQ catering in Downham?
A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Downham. For example:
- Evening wedding food
- Charity fundraisers
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
If your garden is too small, a club or hall near Downham with outdoor space frequently works.
What your quote should include
- Travel and any London charges
- Plates, china and cutlery
- A clear list of what’s included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
How the day works
If timings shift on the day, let your contact know, and we will adjust where we can. Barbecue food is cooked through service, so it’s flexible. At midsummer, it’s light in Downham until about 9:20pm, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. In late September, it’s dark by about 7:05pm.
- Show us the space.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Think about shelter for your guests
Get a quote
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with hiring a venue’s in-house menu, you pick the meats, the sides and the meat-free options yourself. 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.
Why book with us
- Six meats to choose from
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See our pricing and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Nearby places to Downham
More for events in Downham
Common questions in Downham
Can you do a barbecue in Downham Fields?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Which station is closest to Downham?
The closest is Grove Park station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
Summer is the busiest time, but we cook all year, with cover over the grill. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
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.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
Yes. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
How do you handle food safety?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, following Food Standards Agency advice.
Will you clear up afterwards?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
Downham barbecues: local tips
Downham is about 2 miles north of Bromley, in Greater London. Thinking about a catered barbecue in Downham? We can help. We cover 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Downham to London (about 7 miles away).
Churches such as St Barnabas rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby typically does. A green space like Downham Fields is tempting, but a catered barbecue there needs the landowner’s say-so.
Wherever your event is in BR1, SE6 and SE12, we can cook on site for your guests. Local streets include Shaw Road, Arcus Road and Brook Lane; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover events in Plaistow (1 mile south), Grove Park (1 mile north-east), Sundridge (1 mile south-east), Chinbrook (1 mile east) and Bellingham (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in London (7 miles north-west), City of Westminster (9 miles north-west), Marylebone (9 miles north-west), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (9 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Municipal Borough of Bromley (1.8 miles south) and Prefab Museum (0.7 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Summer Hill and Downham Woodland Walk.
- Nearby schools include Bonus Pastor Catholic College (under half a mile west) and Holy Trinity College Bromley (1.4 miles south-east)
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- 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