Greater London · England
BBQ Catering for Kensal Rise
Six barbecue meats and proper vegetarian and vegan options, grilled at your venue in Kensal Rise by our chef. We serve and tidy up.
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
A barbecue near Kensal Rise
How our BBQ catering works in Kensal Rise
Hosting a barbecue usually means shopping, prepping, cooking and clearing. A catered barbecue takes all of that off your hands, so you can enjoy your own event. We are often asked to cater retirement do’s and fundraising barbecues, serving beef burgers, coleslaw and beef brisket.
Around Kensal Rise, most London barbecues are in back gardens, yards, courtyards and car parks. 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. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Location
- Kensal Rise (W10, NW10, NW6)
- County
- Greater London
- From the grill
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Kensal Rise: your questions answered
Can you do a barbecue in Queen’s Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to Kensal Rise?
Kensal Rise station, in Kensal Rise itself.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Yes, on plates with salads, coleslaw and potatoes, and china is available on request.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Weekday and off-season dates are often easier. Send us your details through our quote form.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
We can. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
We tidy the serving area. Ask if you’d like china.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season, with cover over the grill. Plan shelter for your guests.
Is the meat halal?
No. If guests need halal, arrange that separately.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- A clear way in from where we park
- Permission from the venue or landowner
As a London location, Kensal Rise 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.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Chicken skewers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
A catered BBQ in Kensal Rise: what to know
Kensal Rise is about 1 mile south-west of Kilburn, in Greater London. Thinking about a catered barbecue in Kensal Rise? We cover the whole area. We cover 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Kensal Rise to London (6 miles away).
A green space like Queen’s Park is tempting, but a catered barbecue there needs the landowner’s say-so. Within reach of Kensal Rise are historic houses such as Winfield House (2.2 miles east) and Kensington Palace (2.3 miles south-east). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one.
Events anywhere in W10, NW10 and NW6 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and a serving time. From Hazel Road, Hiley Road and Kempe Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the barbecue to you. For events just outside Kensal Rise, we cover Kensal Green (1 mile west), Kilburn (1 mile north-east), Queen's Park (1 mile east), North Kensington (1 mile south) and Kensal Town (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (6 miles south-east), City of Westminster (3 miles south-east), Marylebone (3 miles east), St Pancras (4 miles east), Shoreditch (6 miles east) and Walthamstow (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Princess Louise Hospital (0.9 miles south) and Brent Museum and Archives (1.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Kensal Rise includes The Long Water and Campden Hill.
- Local schools include Queens Park Community School (0.5 miles north) and Brondesbury College (0.7 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Paradise by Way of Kensal Green pub (less than half a mile south)
- Other local spots include Ladbroke Estate (1.5 miles south)
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with a DIY barbecue, nobody you know spends the event at the grill, and the cooking is in experienced hands. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What you get with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Serving and clearing done for you
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Add a hog roast alongside
Read our pricing or BBQ menu ideas.
The process
With cover over the grill, the weather rarely holds us up, but plan somewhere dry for people to eat. A summer barbecue in Kensal Rise stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:05pm.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Think about where the smoke will drift
- Send final numbers in good time
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
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What BBQ catering costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
- How many people are eating
- Season and day of the week
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- An estimate of numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any dietary needs or allergies
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Kensal Rise
Cooked properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart
People around Kensal Rise book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Fundraising days
- Evening wedding food
- Garden parties
- Leaving and retirement parties
For guests coming by train, Kensal Rise station serves Kensal Rise directly.
What your quote should include
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Plates, china and cutlery
- VAT, if it applies
- The menu, including sides and any extras
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Pulled pork
Pulled pork is ready to serve from the start of service, which keeps the queue moving.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Request gluten-free rolls
Running late? Let us know, and we’ll adjust where we can.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away