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BBQ Catering for Kenley
A catered barbecue for events around Kenley: hot food off the grill, salads and sides, and staff to serve.
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Evening wedding food
- Back-garden get-togethers
Planning an event in Kenley?
Why choose BBQ catering in Kenley?
You enjoy the barbecue instead of cooking it
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Kenley. Popular choices:
- Leaving parties
- Fundraising barbecues
- Informal weddings
- Team days and staff summer parties
After a christening at a church such as Church of All Saints, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Before booking anyone
- What crockery is supplied
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Exactly what’s included in the price
BBQ catering in Kenley, served hot
Hosting a barbecue generally means shopping, prepping, cooking and clearing. A catered barbecue takes all of that off your hands, so you can spend the time with your guests. Typical bookings include work barbecues and Fêtes, fairs and sports days, with chicken skewers, pulled pork and beef brisket.
London gardens around Kenley are often small and close to neighbours, so placing the grill so smoke clears the houses matters. Warn the neighbours: barbecue smoke travels. All the barbecue, none of the effort: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
- Area
- Kenley (CR8, CR2)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Extras
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What comes off the grill
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with a DIY barbecue, no host is stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the cooking is in experienced hands. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read our prices page and BBQ menu ideas.
What affects the price in Kenley
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The number of people
- Travel to Kenley
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
As a London location, Kenley 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 are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
The process
We set up where we agreed and keep out of the way, and the rest of the space is yours. We will place the grill so smoke drifts away from guests. Autumn and winter barbecues in Kenley get dark early: about 7:05pm by late September and 3:55pm by December. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Name a contact for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the moment service begins, which takes the pressure off the grill.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
A catered BBQ in Kenley: what to know
Kenley is about 1 mile south-east of Purley, in Greater London. Kenley is well within our area for events and the places nearby. We bring barbecues to all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 12 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Addington Palace (3.3 miles north-east). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. If guests are travelling by rail, Kenley station is in Kenley itself.
For events in CR8 and CR2, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and a serving time. Whether your event is on Oaks Road, Park Road and Roke Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the barbecue to you. Kenley is on the A22, which makes the journey straightforward. For events just outside Kenley, we cover Riddlesdown (1 mile north), Sanderstead (1 mile north-east), Whyteleafe (1 mile south-east), Hamsey Green (1 mile east) and South Croydon (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as London (12 miles north), City of Westminster (13 miles north), Marylebone (14 miles north), Kensington (13 miles north), St Pancras (14 miles north) and Shoreditch (14 miles north).
A little further out are St George's Walk (3.4 miles north) and Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (2.4 miles north). The countryside around Kenley includes Duppas Hill and Foxley Wood.
- Schools near Kenley include Riddlesdown Collegiate (within half a mile east)
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Common questions in Kenley
What’s the nearest station to Kenley?
Kenley has its own station: Kenley station.
Can you do a barbecue in Dollypers Hill?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
We can. The hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and the barbecue adds choice.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season. Plan shelter for your guests.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage, cooked separately from the meat.
Do you label the food for allergies?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How much choice do we need?
Most events choose three or four meats, plus the meat-free options. Fewer items keeps service quick.
Nearby places to Kenley
Other occasions in Kenley
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards