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Barbecue Catering in Hooley, Greater London
Six barbecue meats and proper vegetarian and vegan options, grilled at your venue in Hooley by our team. We serve and tidy up.
- Sports clubs and team events
- Big birthday parties
- Summer parties in the garden
BBQ catering for Hooley
How our BBQ catering works in Hooley
A good barbecue is about more than burgers: pulled pork, brisket and ribs turn it into a proper meal, served with salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Popular choices include sausages, coleslaw and chicken skewers, and we are frequently booked for club open days and work barbecues.
In a London neighbourhood like Hooley, the big question for a barbecue is where the grill can go. Many terraced houses have no side access, so tell us about a rear gate, a front garden or a yard, and a picture helps us check. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Where
- Hooley (CR5, RH1)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Also available
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to a row of street-food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, with a menu planned around your guests. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Hooley hosts choose us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- No surprises: everything in writing
See our pricing or our barbecue menu ideas.
What we serve, dish by dish
Sausages
Sausages go down well with younger guests.
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are grilled on site and served in a bun, straight from the grill to the bun.
Space, access and the venue
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- A spot well clear of buildings
Hooley 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’ll advise.
What we serve
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Occasions we serve in Hooley
Food handled by a professional team
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Hooley. Popular choices:
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Charity fundraisers
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Coulsdon Sixth Form College, often want a barbecue.
Before you book anyone
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- The full menu and the sides
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
The serving table is kept tidy and stocked, so the barbecue looks as good at the end as at the start.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
A catered BBQ in Hooley: what to know
Hooley is about 2 miles south-west of Coulsdon, in Greater London. We cater events of every size in Hooley. We cater all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. We cater events right across the region, from Hooley to London (15 miles away).
Coming by train? Chipstead station is about 1.4 miles away. Churches such as Church of St Margaret rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby usually does. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Hooley, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
We cater events across CR5 and RH1 and the streets around it. That could mean an event in a garden on Church Lane Avenue, Church Lane Drive and Brighton Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater events in Netherne on-the-Hill (1 mile east), Merstham (2 miles south), Mugswell (2 miles south-west), Gatton (2 miles south) and South Merstham (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as London (15 miles north), City of Westminster (15 miles north), Kensington (15 miles north), Brompton (14 miles north), Stockwell (12 miles north) and Orpington (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include East Surrey Museum (3.4 miles east) and St Lawrence's Hospital (2.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Colley Hill and South London Downs National Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The White Hart pub (0.7 miles north-west)
Places near Hooley
Other occasions in Hooley
The process
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. Sunset in Hooley is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Choose your meats and sides.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave the area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Include children in your numbers
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The date and time of year
- The journey to the venue
- The number of people
- Plates or china
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Roughly how many people
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
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.
Hooley questions
Could you cook in Shabden Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Which station is closest to Hooley?
Chipstead station, about 1.4 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you come to Hooley?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Hooley and the rest of Greater London included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Should we have every meat?
Three or four meats plus the vegetarian and vegan options suits most groups. Fewer items keeps service quick.
How do you handle food safety?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, following Food Standards Agency advice.
Can you do halal?
We don’t. If guests need halal, arrange that separately; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
We give you allergen information for every dish, and we will label the meat-free choices clearly.
- 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