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BBQ Catering in Lower Holloway
BBQ catering in Lower Holloway for your event: burgers, ribs and brisket with salads and potatoes, and staff to serve.
- Summer staff days
- Community fun days
- Summer parties in the garden
Book a BBQ in Lower Holloway
BBQ catering in Lower Holloway, served hot
BBQ catering means we bring the barbecue and do the cooking. We cook on site at your event in Lower Holloway, outdoors under cover, and our staff serve and clear. Typical bookings include street parties and family celebrations, serving BBQ ribs, beef brisket and halloumi skewers.
London gardens around Lower Holloway are frequently small and close to neighbours, so we look for a spot where smoke drifts away from windows and fences. A word with the neighbours beforehand always helps. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Location
- Lower Holloway (N7, N1, N5)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Extras
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
BBQ ribs
For guests who love barbecue, the ribs are often the highlight.
Sausages
Children typically head straight for the sausages, and they’re easy to eat standing up.
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Why choose BBQ catering in Lower Holloway?
Cooked properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart
In Lower Holloway, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Community fun days
- Sports clubs and team events
- Summer staff days
- Informal weddings
For anyone arriving by rail, Caledonian Road & Barnsbury station, about 0.5 miles south, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- How dietary needs are handled
- The full menu and the sides
- A clear list of what’s included
What happens on the day
We start by setting up the barbecue and a serving table where we agreed. Then it’s a case of cooking and serving for as long as we’ve agreed. Autumn and winter barbecues in Lower Holloway get dark early: about 7:05pm by late September and 3:55pm by December. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Send final numbers in good time
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What BBQ catering costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- Distance from us
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Any venue rules
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Tell us about children’s numbers
When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area and pack away, so there is very little left for you to do.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Planning the cooking spot
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- A clear way in from where we park
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
Lower Holloway 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 you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the grill
- Beef burgers
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Lower Holloway
What’s the nearest station to Lower Holloway?
Caledonian Road & Barnsbury station, about 0.5 miles south of the centre.
Could you cook in St Mary Magdalene Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What meats do you barbecue?
Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
How many meats should we choose?
Most events choose three or four meats, plus the meat-free options. A shorter menu also speeds up service.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
We do. There is a halloumi option and a vegan option, cooked separately from the meat.
Is the food cooked safely?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Do you offer halal meat?
No, we do not offer halal meat. Our meat-free options are there, or halal food would need to be arranged separately.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Next to doing the barbecue yourself, 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. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Timed around your day
- Hot food straight off the grill
Read our prices page or BBQ menu ideas.
Barbecue venues around Lower Holloway
Lower Holloway is about 2 miles north of St Pancras, in Greater London. Planning a catered barbecue in Lower Holloway? We cover the whole area. Lower Holloway is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cater.
No room at home? A club near Lower Holloway with a terrace or field can be a good alternative. If you had St Mary Magdalene Gardens in mind, ask the council or landowner first: barbecues are often restricted in parks.
We cover events in every part of the N7, N1 and N5 postcode area and the streets around it. From Penn Road, Cliff Road and Lough Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the barbecue to you. Lower Holloway is on the A5203, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Barnsbury (1 mile south), Holloway (1 mile north), Nag's Head (1 mile north), Tufnell Park (1 mile north-west) and Islington (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (4 miles south), City of Westminster (3 miles south-west), Marylebone (3 miles south-west), Kensington (5 miles south-west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east) and Whitechapel (3 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find King's College Hospital Charity (0.5 miles south) and Arsenal Football Club Museum (0.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Dartmouth Park Hill and Barnsbury Wood.
- Nearby schools include St Mary Magdalene Academy (under half a mile south-east) and Musical Theatre Academy (0.5 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Lamb Tavern Public House (less than half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Metropolitan Borough of Islington (0.9 miles south-east) and Vaughan Williams Memorial Library (1.6 miles south-west)
Places near Lower Holloway
Also in Lower Holloway
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards