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BBQ Catering in Finsbury
Fresh from the grill, served at your event in Finsbury: a full barbecue menu, with salads and potatoes on the side.
- Street parties
- Family celebrations
- Leaving and retirement parties
Planning an event in Finsbury?
BBQ catering for your event in Finsbury
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. Typical bookings include leaving parties and evening wedding food, with sausages, halloumi skewers and BBQ ribs.
In a London neighbourhood like Finsbury, the big question for a barbecue is where the grill can go. If there is no side passage, a rear gate or yard may work, and a picture helps us check. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Finsbury (EC1V, N1, EC2A)
- County
- Greater London
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Also available
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
Finsbury is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access can be tight: let us know how we reach the cooking spot and where we can park.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Finsbury
- Chicken skewers
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
Barbecue venues around Finsbury
Finsbury is about 2 miles north of London, in Greater London. Hosts in Finsbury book us for events of all sizes. We bring barbecues to all 764 towns and villages across Greater London.
Thinking of a barbecue in Artillery Ground? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, generally the council’s. After a christening at a church such as Jewin Welsh Presbyterian Chapel or St Mary-at-Hill, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
We bring barbecues to events all over EC1V, N1 and EC2A and the streets around it. Your event could be at a house on Oat Lane, Long Lane and Love Lane or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the barbecue. You will find Finsbury on the A1 and A501, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. Neighbouring places where we cater events include St Luke's (1 mile north), Barbican Estate (1 mile south), City of London (1 mile south), Bishopsgate (1 mile south-east) and Shoreditch (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in City of Westminster (3 miles west), Kensington (5 miles west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west) and Brompton (4 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include St Luke's Hospital for Lunatics (within half a mile north-east) and County of London (0.5 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Barnsbury Wood and Ludgate Hill.
- Nearby schools include Central Foundation Boys' School (under half a mile north-east) and Charterhouse Square School (within half a mile south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Jugged Hare pub (within half a mile south)
- Other local spots include Barts Health Archives (0.5 miles south-west)
How the day works
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, so nobody waits for the first round. Autumn and winter barbecues in Finsbury get dark early: about 7:05pm by late September and 3:55pm by December. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and get the grill hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Include children in your numbers
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
- The date and time of year
- Site access
The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Any venue rules
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies we should know about
- Roughly how many people
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area and pack away, so there’s very little left for you to do.
China crockery is available on request, at extra cost.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Sausages
Sausages go down well with younger guests, and they’re easy to eat standing up.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, depending on the occasion.
Finsbury questions
Can you get a barbecue into a London garden in Finsbury?
Often, if there is a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Could you cook in Artillery Ground?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
How many meats should we choose?
Three or four meats plus the vegetarian and vegan options suits most groups. Fewer items keeps service quick.
Is clearing up included?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes. There’s a halloumi option and a vegan option.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, on site at your venue in Finsbury. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
Do you offer halal meat?
No, we do not offer halal meat. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
A barbecue or other catering?
Next to a hog roast, a barbecue gives more choice, which helps when some guests don’t eat pork. A hog roast feeds everyone at once and makes a centrepiece, so for bigger events, why not both?. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- Six meats to choose from
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Timed around your day
Take a look at our pricing and our barbecue menu ideas.
Who books BBQ catering in Finsbury?
Cooked in front of your guests
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Finsbury and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Summer staff days
- Street parties
- Birthdays and milestone parties
For guests coming by train, Old Street station serves Finsbury directly.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- What crockery is supplied
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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