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BBQ Catering for Highbury
BBQ catering in Highbury: a barbecue cooked at your event, with burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, served hot by our staff.
- Sports clubs and team events
- Fundraising barbecues
- School fairs and summer fêtes
Book a BBQ in Highbury
How the day works
If timings shift on the day, let your contact know, and we will adjust where we can. A barbecue is easy to time, as most of it is cooked as people eat. In Highbury, late May sunsets come at about 8:50pm and midsummer ones at about 9:20pm, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We cook and serve when you are ready to eat.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Getting ready for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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BBQ catering in Highbury, cooked on site
A barbecue is one of the easiest ways to feed a crowd in Highbury: familiar food, lots of choice and no formality. The difference with a catered barbecue is that nobody from your party is stuck at the grill. We’re often asked to cater big birthday parties and retirement do’s, serving beef burgers, sausages and coleslaw.
Gardens in Highbury tend to be compact, with neighbours on both sides, so placing the grill so smoke clears the houses matters. A word with the neighbours beforehand always helps. Everything is cooked through properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
- Location
- Highbury (N1, N16, N5)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Extras
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What comes off the grill
Chicken skewers
Chicken gives guests who don’t eat pork or beef a meat option.
Beef brisket
Beef brisket is slow-cooked and sliced, rich and tender.
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Places near Highbury
Other occasions in Highbury
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
We set up on the spot we agreed and stay out of the way, so the event carries on around us.
China crockery is available on request, at extra cost.
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with a DIY barbecue, no host is stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the food is cooked properly by people who do it every week. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why Highbury hosts choose us
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
Take a look at how we price and BBQ menu ideas.
Who books BBQ catering in Highbury?
You enjoy the barbecue instead of cooking it
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Highbury. Popular bookings include:
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Club open days
- Big birthday parties
Within reach of Highbury are historic houses such as Sutton House (2 miles east) and Dr Johnson's House (2.6 miles south). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What crockery is supplied
- How dietary needs are handled
Highbury: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Highbury?
Highbury has its own station: Canonbury station.
Can you get a barbecue into a London garden in Highbury?
Frequently, if there’s a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, with our staff serving and clearing.
How much choice do we need?
You do not need everything. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
We bring cover for the grill, but guests will want shelter too.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
Once your date is fixed, particularly for a summer weekend. Short notice is still worth a try: use our quote form.
Do you come to Highbury?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Highbury and Greater London. Send us the address for a quote.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Generally, yes: simple food in a roll suits most children. Give us a rough number of children.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A spot where smoke will not blow into the house or marquee
- A green light from whoever owns the site
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
As a London location, Highbury 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.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the grill
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
Highbury barbecues: local tips
Highbury is about 4 miles north-east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Planning a catered barbecue in Highbury? We cover the whole area. Highbury is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cater.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Highbury Quadrant Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. For anyone arriving by rail, Highbury has its own station, Canonbury station.
Here we cover the N1, N16 and N5 postcode area. Whether your event is on Prah Road, Dove Road and Lough Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the barbecue to you. Being close to the A1199, Highbury is simple for us to get to for your event. We also bring barbecues to events in Newington Green (1 mile east), Mildmay (1 mile east), Canonbury (1 mile south-east), De Beauvoir Town (1 mile south-east) and Stoke Newington (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in London (4 miles south), City of Westminster (4 miles south-west), Marylebone (3 miles south-west), Kensington (6 miles south-west), Walthamstow (4 miles north-east) and Whitechapel (3 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include King's College Hospital Charity (1.1 miles south-west) and Montfichet's Tower (2.7 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Gillespie Park and Dartmouth Park Hill.
- Local schools include City of London Academy Highbury Grove (less than half a mile south) and Musical Theatre Academy (0.5 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Snooty Fox pub (under half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include Stoke Newington (0.6 miles east)
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Season and day of the week
- The number of people
- Plates or china
- Site access
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Roughly how many people
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards