Greater London · England
Barbecue Catering in Islington, Greater London
BBQ catering in Islington: our chef cooks on site, from burgers and sausages to ribs, pulled pork and brisket, served hot by our staff.
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Community fun days
- Sports clubs and team events
A barbecue near Islington
About our BBQ catering in Islington
There’s more to a catered barbecue than burgers: slow-cooked pulled pork, sliced beef brisket and glazed ribs make it feel like a meal, with salads, coleslaw and potatoes on the side. We serve BBQ ribs, chicken skewers and pulled pork, and we are regularly asked to cater 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays and work barbecues.
In Islington, the barbecue might go in a garden, a school playground or a works yard. Let us know about the route in. Everything is cooked through properly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
- Location
- Islington (N1, N7, NW1, EC1V)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Also available
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
BBQ ribs
BBQ ribs bring a sticky, glazed favourite to the table; have napkins ready.
Sausages
Sausages go down well with younger guests.
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with hiring a venue’s in-house menu, a catered barbecue lets you choose exactly what’s served. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book our barbecue in Islington
- Our staff serve and clear
- An itemised quote
- Timed around your day
- Six meats to choose from
Take a look at our pricing or BBQ menu ideas.
How we price a catered barbecue
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Access to the cooking area
- Crockery choices
- Travel to Islington
- Season and day of the week
The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- Your date and serving time
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Islington questions
What if our house in Islington has no side access?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard usually works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we’ll advise.
Can you do a barbecue in Barnard Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes, on plates with salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, on site at your venue in Islington. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
What if it rains?
The cooking area is covered, but guests will want shelter too.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
Do you come to Islington?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
The process
One of us cooks, the others serve, so service stays steady. When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area. At midsummer, it is light in Islington until about 9:20pm, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. In late September, it’s dark by about 7:05pm.
- Show us the space.
- We check it and send a price.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or N1 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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Where the barbecue can go in Islington
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue if a few things are right. Check these:
- A clear way in from where we park
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- A spot well clear of buildings
Islington 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.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the grill
- Beef brisket
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
Planning a barbecue in Islington
Islington is about 3 miles north-east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Hosts in Islington book us for events of all sizes. We cover 764 places across Greater London.
If the day starts at a church like St Mary's Church, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. PTAs at schools such as Islington Proprietary School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days.
We bring barbecues to events all over N1, N7, NW1 and EC1V. That could mean an event in a garden on Gibson Square, Old Royal Free Square and Cloudesley Square or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the barbecue. With the B515 and A5203 close by, Islington is easy for us to reach with the barbecue. Close by, we cover events in Pentonville (1 mile south), Angel (1 mile south), Barnsbury (1 mile north-west), Clerkenwell (1 mile south) and Lower Holloway (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (3 miles south), City of Westminster (3 miles south-west), Kensington (5 miles south-west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (3 miles west) and Ruislip (13 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Brunswick Centre (1.3 miles south-west) and Queer Britain (0.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Barnsbury Wood and Ludgate Hill.
- Schools near Islington include St Mary's CofE Primary School (under half a mile east) and Islington Green School (within half a mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The King's Head Public House (within half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Metropolitan Borough of Islington (within half a mile north-east) and Pilsudski Institute of London (1.4 miles south-west)
Places near Islington
Other occasions in Islington
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
All the cooking and serving equipment comes with us, so you don’t need to find grills or tongs.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, quoted separately.
Perfect for your event in Islington
Can be paired with a hog roast
In Islington, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Leaving parties
- Family celebrations
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- School fairs and summer fêtes
Historic houses near Islington include Dr Johnson's House (1.6 miles south) and Mansion House (1.9 miles south). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one.
Comparing caterers
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether travel is included
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away