Greater London · England
BBQ Catering for London
Planning a catered barbecue in London? Our chef cooks on site, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Work barbecues
- Neighbourhood parties
BBQ catering for London
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
Our staff keep the serving table tidy and topped up, so the barbecue looks as good at the end as at the start.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
BBQ catering in London, cooked on site
The point of a catered barbecue is that you get to enjoy it. Our chef cooks, our staff serve and we tidy up afterwards, so your time goes on your guests, not the food. We’re frequently asked to cater work barbecues and relaxed weddings and evening receptions, with BBQ ribs, beef brisket and chicken skewers.
There’s no shortage of places for a barbecue in London, from business parks and sports clubs to gardens and function venues. Each needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Everything is cooked through properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
- Area
- London (CR0, E14, CR4, SW11)
- County
- Greater London
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Extras
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
London barbecues: local tips
London is in Greater London. London is well within our area for events and the places nearby. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London.
Within reach of London are historic houses such as Mansion House (1 mile north) and Dr Johnson's House (1.2 miles north-west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Charles Dickens Primary School, often want a barbecue.
For events in CR0, E14, CR4 and SW11, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and a serving time. Your event could be at a house on Walcot Square, Surrey Square and Sutherland Square or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Main roads around London include the A2 and A10, which makes travel to your event easy. Other places close to London we cover include Walworth (1 mile south), Bermondsey (1 mile east), Camberwell (2 miles south), South Bermondsey (2 miles south-east) and Surrey Canal (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include City of Westminster (3 miles west), Marylebone (3 miles north-west), Kensington (5 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west) and Ruislip (14 miles west). As one of the bigger places in Greater London, London has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Other landmarks nearby include Gabriel's Wharf (0.8 miles north-west) and Museum of Life Sciences (within half a mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Bellenden Road Nature Garden and St. James's Park Lake.
- Schools near London include London School of Musical Theatre (within half a mile west) and Ark Globe Academy (less than half a mile south)
- Pubs nearby include Trinity Arms Public House (under half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include The BFI Reuben Library (1 mile north-west) and County of London (1.1 miles north)
What affects the price in London
The biggest factors are:
- Access to the cooking area
- The date and time of year
- The journey to the venue
- Crockery choices
The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The address or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
Send us the date, the address or CR0 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Common questions in London
Which station is closest to London?
London has its own station: Elephant & Castle station.
Can you do a barbecue in Newington Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Most events pick three or four.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes. Our chef cooks outdoors, under cover, at your event, and our staff serve and clear.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve, and we can label the vegetarian and vegan options.
Do you cover London?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, London and the rest of Greater London included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Should we have every meat?
You do not need everything. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats.
A closer look at the menu
Beef brisket
Brisket is a favourite with people who like their beef, in a roll or with sides.
BBQ ribs
Ribs are a favourite with keen barbecue fans.
Occasions we serve in London
Nobody in your party stuck at the grill
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around London. Popular choices:
- Work barbecues
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
Thinking of a barbecue in Newington Gardens? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, usually the council’s.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether plates or china are included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
The process
One of us cooks, the others serve, so service stays steady. After service, we clear up and pack away. A summer barbecue in London stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:05pm.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We set up under cover before service.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Think about shelter for your guests
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Where the barbecue can go in London
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what helps:
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the grill
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Next to doing the barbecue yourself, no host is stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the food is cooked properly by people who do it every week. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- A full barbecue menu
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Serving and clearing done for you
See our pricing and BBQ menu ideas.
Other occasions in London
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away