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Barbecue Catering in Forest Hill, Greater London
Planning a catered barbecue in Forest Hill? We cook outdoors under cover, with halloumi skewers and a vegan option for non-meat eaters.
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Community fun days
BBQ catering in Forest Hill
How our BBQ catering works in Forest Hill
Barbecues are good at pleasing everyone, with beef, chicken and pork on the menu, and proper vegetarian and vegan options too. Whether it is summer staff days and charity fundraisers, we’ll put together a menu of coleslaw, pulled pork and beef brisket for your guests.
From a family garden to an office courtyard, barbecues in Forest Hill come in all shapes. Tell us how we get the equipment in. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Area
- Forest Hill (SE23, SE22, SE26)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Also available
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Forest Hill barbecues: local tips
Forest Hill is about 2 miles south-east of East Dulwich, in Greater London. Forest Hill is well within our area for events and the places nearby. Forest Hill is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cater.
If the day starts at a church like Honor Oak Christian Fellowship Centre, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. Nearby historic houses include Kingswood House (1.6 miles south-west) and Queen's House (3.2 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
Anywhere in SE23, SE22 and SE26, we can bring the barbecue to you. Your event could be at a house on Ewart Road, London Road and Rojack Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Nearby, we also cater events in Honor Oak (1 mile north), Perry Vale (1 mile south-east), Brockley (1 mile north-east), Crofton Park (1 mile north-east) and Dulwich (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in London (4 miles north-west), City of Westminster (6 miles north-west), Marylebone (6 miles north-west), Kensington (7 miles north-west), St Pancras (6 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (6 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Greenwich Castle (3.1 miles north-east) and Horniman Museum and Gardens (0.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Forest Hill includes One Tree Hill and Knight's Hill.
- Schools near Forest Hill include Allenby Tutorial Trust (within half a mile south-east) and Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich (0.8 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Capitol Cinema pub (0.5 miles south)
- Other local spots include Nunhead (1.5 miles north)
Places near Forest Hill
Other occasions in Forest Hill
Who books BBQ catering in Forest Hill?
Cooked in front of your guests
Hosts in Forest Hill book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Fundraising barbecues
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Retirement do’s
- Back-garden get-togethers
No room at home? A club near Forest Hill with a terrace or field can be a good alternative.
Before you book anyone
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
Our staff keep the serving table tidy and topped up, right through the service.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
- Parking near the grill
- A green light from whoever owns the site
Forest Hill 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’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the grill
- Pulled pork
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
Why choose BBQ catering in Forest Hill?
Instead of asking a friend to man the grill, nobody is left cooking while the party happens, and the food is cooked by people who do it every week. What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
What you get with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Our staff serve and clear
Read our prices page or our barbecue menu ideas.
How the day works
Most barbecue food is cooked through service, so we time our arrival around your serving time. That keeps everything hot and fresh. By late September, sunset in Forest Hill is about 7:05pm; in December it’s about 3:55pm. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
How to prepare
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Common questions in Forest Hill
What if our house in Forest Hill has no side access?
Frequently, if there’s a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What’s the nearest station to Forest Hill?
Honor Oak Park station, about 0.5 miles north-east of the centre.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Weekday and off-season dates are frequently easier. Fill in our quote form.
Is the food cooked safely?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
Yes, we clear up after service. China is available on request.
Do you need anything from us?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Tell us what’s available on site and we’ll confirm the rest when we quote.
Do you come to Forest Hill?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Forest Hill and the rest of Greater London included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tell us your numbers and we will suggest a split.
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Numbers
- Whether you want china
- Access to the cooking area
- Season and day of the week
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
When you contact us, please mention:
- The address or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- An estimate of numbers
Send us the date, the address or SE23 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
What we serve, dish by dish
Beef burgers
Burgers cook quickly on the grill, so they keep the queue moving alongside the slow-cooked meats.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away