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BBQ Catering for Hackney Central
A barbecue in Hackney Central, without you at the grill: the food, the grill and the team are all on us.
- Sports clubs and team events
- Street parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
Planning an event in Hackney Central?
BBQ catering in Hackney Central, served hot
Barbecue food is sociable food: people gather round the grill and come back for seconds. In Hackney Central, we will set up where it suits your event. Typical bookings include reunions and family get-togethers and neighbourhood parties, serving halloumi skewers, chicken skewers and coleslaw.
London gardens around Hackney Central are often small and close to neighbours, so we look for a spot where smoke drifts away from windows and fences. A word with the neighbours beforehand always helps. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
- Area
- Hackney Central (E8, E9, E2)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Alongside
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the day works
Before service, we set up the grill and the serving table on the agreed spot. Then it’s a case of cooking and serving through the time you’ve chosen. At midsummer, it is light in Hackney Central until about 9:20pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:05pm.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We check the space and quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
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Hackney Central: your questions answered
Can you get a barbecue into a London garden in Hackney Central?
Often, if there’s a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we’ll advise.
Which station is closest to Hackney Central?
London Fields station, in Hackney Central itself.
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. Ask and we’ll check.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
Yes. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage, cooked separately from the meat.
Should we have every meat?
Three or four meats plus the vegetarian and vegan options suits most groups. Fewer items keeps service quick.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Choose from salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Sausages
Sausages go down well with younger guests.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
Our chef cooks through the agreed service time, while our staff serve and keep things flowing.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
Towns and villages near Hackney Central
Also in Hackney Central
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue if a few things are right. A quick checklist:
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- Parking near the grill
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
As a London location, Hackney Central is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: tell us about side or rear access, steps and parking for our vehicle.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Hackney Central
- New potatoes
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
A catered BBQ in Hackney Central: what to know
Hackney Central is about 1 mile north-east of Hoxton, in Greater London. Events in Hackney Central are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. We bring barbecues to 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
For guests coming by train, London Fields station is in Hackney Central itself. If you had Haggerston Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: barbecues are frequently restricted in parks.
Here we cover the E8, E9 and E2 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as Brett Road, Tudor Road and Forest Road, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Hackney Central is on the A107 and A1207, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. For events just outside Hackney Central, we cover London Fields (1 mile south), Dalston (1 mile west), Hackney (1 mile east), Cambridge Heath (1 mile south) and Kingsland (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (3 miles south-west), City of Westminster (4 miles south-west), Marylebone (4 miles south-west), Kensington (7 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles south-west) and Walthamstow (3 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tower of London (2.5 miles south) and Hackney Walk (0.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Hackney Central include Old Ford Island and Tower Hill.
- Local schools include The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School (under half a mile east) and The Urswick School (less than half a mile east)
- Nearby, you will find Baxter's Court pub (under half a mile north-east)
- Local facilities include Hackney (within half a mile north-east) and Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1.9 miles south-west)
Events we cater in Hackney Central
Add a hog roast for bigger events
Hosts in Hackney Central book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Fundraising barbecues
- Street parties
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Summer staff days
Among the historic houses close to Hackney Central are Sutton House (0.5 miles north-east) and Mansion House (2.4 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Why choose BBQ catering in Hackney Central?
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. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- Our staff serve and clear
- Served at the time you choose
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
See our pricing or BBQ menu ideas.
What affects the price in Hackney Central
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether you want china
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the event is
- An estimate of numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away