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Barbecue Catering in Kensington, Greater London
A catered barbecue for events around Kensington: hot food off the grill, salads and sides, served by our staff.
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Fundraising barbecues
- Team days and staff summer parties
Book a BBQ in Kensington
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
About our BBQ catering in Kensington
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. We are frequently asked to cater work barbecues and big birthday parties, with pulled pork, sausages and halloumi skewers.
Gardens in Kensington tend to be compact, with neighbours on both sides, so we look for a spot where smoke drifts away from windows and fences. Warn the neighbours: barbecue smoke travels. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Where
- Kensington (W11, W8, W14, SW7)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Extras
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Step by step
We start by setting up the barbecue and a serving table where we agreed. Then our chef cooks and the team serves for as long as we have agreed. Evening barbecues in Kensington need a little planning: daylight lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:05pm. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- 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
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
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Where the barbecue can go in Kensington
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
Kensington 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.
On the menu in Kensington
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with a cold buffet, barbecue food is hot and cooked to order. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book our barbecue in Kensington
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- A full barbecue menu
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
Take a look at our pricing and BBQ menu ideas.
What we serve, dish by dish
Chicken skewers
Chicken on skewers suits mingling guests, with salad or in a roll.
Sausages
Cooked through and browned on the grill, they’re the easy crowd-pleaser.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
We get there well before service, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
Occasions we serve in Kensington
Food handled by a professional team
In Kensington, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Street parties
- Fundraising days
- Sports clubs and team events
- Summer parties in the garden
Nearby historic houses include Leighton House (under half a mile south) and Sambourne House (under half a mile east). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking.
What to look for in a quote
- The full menu and the sides
- If the price includes VAT
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What the price includes, item by item
Questions from Kensington
Could you cook in Holland Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Which station is closest to Kensington?
Kensington has its own station: Kensington Olympia station.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, on site at your venue in Kensington. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
What do you need from the venue?
Space and a way in, mainly: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We’ll check anything else with you.
When should we book BBQ catering?
Once your date is fixed, especially for June to September. Short notice is still worth a try: use our quote form.
Is there anything for vegans?
We do. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage, cooked separately from the meat.
Places near Kensington
Other occasions in Kensington
What BBQ catering costs
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Travel to Kensington
- Season and day of the week
- Numbers
- Access to the cooking area
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- An estimate of numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Kensington barbecues: local tips
Kensington is about 5 miles west of London, in Greater London. We cover events in Kensington, along with the towns and villages around it. Kensington is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
Clubs and leisure centres near Kensington can host a barbecue if there is outdoor space. Coming by train? Kensington Olympia station is in Kensington itself.
We cater events across W11, W8, W14 and SW7 and the streets around it. From Kensington High Street, Edwardes Square and Somerset Square or anywhere nearby, we can set up and cook there. Kensington is on the A402 and B316, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Kensington, we also cover Holland Park (1 mile north), Notting Hill (1 mile north), Shepherd's Bush (1 mile west), Notting Dale (1 mile north) and White City (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in London (5 miles east), Marylebone (3 miles north-east), St Pancras (4 miles north-east), Shoreditch (6 miles east), Walthamstow (10 miles north-east) and Hoxton (6 miles north-east). Kensington is among the bigger towns we cover in Greater London, with plenty of venues for events.
Nearby you will also find Ladbroke Estate (0.9 miles north) and St Mary Abbot's Hospital (0.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include WWT London Wetland Centre and The Long Water.
- Local schools include Holland Park School (less than half a mile north) and Kensington School (0.5 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Scarsdale Tavern (less than half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include Abdus Salam Library (1 mile east)
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards