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BBQ Catering in Locksbottom
Hosting a barbecue in Locksbottom without doing the cooking: we bring the barbecue, the food and the staff.
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Big birthday parties
- Informal weddings
BBQ catering for Locksbottom
The menu, dish by dish
Pulled pork
Pulled pork in a roll with coleslaw is hard to beat, filling and easy to eat.
BBQ ribs
Sticky, glazed ribs are the messy treat of the menu.
About our BBQ catering in Locksbottom
BBQ catering means we bring the barbecue and do the cooking. Our chef grills on site in Locksbottom, under cover, while our staff serve your guests and tidy up. We serve sausages, pulled pork and chicken skewers, and we’re often booked for fundraising days and team days and staff summer parties.
In a London neighbourhood like Locksbottom, 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 photo helps us check. All the barbecue, none of the effort: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
- Location
- Locksbottom (BR6, BR2, BR5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
We get there well before service, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue if a few things are right. A quick checklist:
- Parking near the grill
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
Locksbottom 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 will advise before you book.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with food vans, a single barbecue feeds your group together, with a menu planned around your guests. 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.
Why book our barbecue in Locksbottom
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A full barbecue menu
- Timed around your day
- Cooked on site by our chef
See our pricing and BBQ menu ideas.
Barbecue venues around Locksbottom
Locksbottom is about 2 miles south-west of Orpington, in Greater London. We cater events of every size in Locksbottom. We cater all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
If the day starts at a church like St Paul, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. Thinking of a barbecue in South Park? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, normally the council’s. Locksbottom is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
We bring barbecues to events all over the BR6, BR2 and BR5 postcode area. From Mada Road, Winton Road and Park Avenue or anywhere nearby, we can set up and cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Crofton (1 mile east), Farnborough (1 mile south-east), Petts Wood (1 mile north-east), Bromley Common (1 mile north-west) and Keston (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles north-west), City of Westminster (14 miles north-west), Marylebone (14 miles north-west), Kensington (14 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find The Mall (2.9 miles north-west) and Princess Royal University Hospital (0.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Locksbottom includes Summer Hill and Downe Bank Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Darrick Wood School (under half a mile south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Bromley (2.8 miles north-west)
Occasions we serve in Locksbottom
Add a hog roast for bigger events
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Locksbottom. Some of the most common are:
- Sports clubs and team events
- Summer staff days
- Fundraising days
- Community fun days
If guests are travelling by rail, Orpington station is about 1.2 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The full menu and the sides
Organising for someone else?
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Towns and villages near Locksbottom
More for events in Locksbottom
Locksbottom questions
Which station is closest to Locksbottom?
Orpington station, about 1.2 miles east of the centre.
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Yes, on plates with salads, coleslaw and potatoes, and china is available on request.
What do you need from the venue?
Mostly space and access: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We’ll check anything else with you.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Beef burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Sides include salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Is the food cooked safely?
That’s one of the best reasons to have it catered: raw and cooked food are kept apart, with separate tongs and boards.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Let us know how many to expect.
What BBQ catering costs
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
- The date and time of year
- Plates or china
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
Step by step
Most barbecue food is cooked through service, so we arrive ahead of food time and cook to demand. It means food comes off the grill hot. In Locksbottom, late May sunsets come at about 8:50pm and midsummer ones at about 9:20pm, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- Send a photo of where the barbecue could go.
- We check it and send a price.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We clear up so you do not have to.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Related guides
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards