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Barbecue Catering in Maypole, Greater London
Planning a catered barbecue in Maypole? We cook outdoors under cover, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
- Garden parties
- Community fun days
- Fundraising days
Planning an event in Maypole?
BBQ catering in Maypole, served hot
A barbecue suits mixed groups well, with beef, chicken and pork on the menu, plus halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. We’re often asked to cater fundraising days and community fun days, with coleslaw, halloumi skewers and sausages.
Around Maypole, 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 the people to serve and clear up, so you’re not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
- Location
- Maypole (BR6)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
All the cooking and serving equipment comes with us, so there is no need to borrow a grill.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue if a few things are right. A quick checklist:
- A clear way in from where we park
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
- Permission from the venue or landowner
Maypole is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access can be tight: tell us about side or rear access, steps and parking for our vehicle.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the grill
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to doing the barbecue yourself, no host is stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the cooking is in experienced hands. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
Take a look at our pricing or BBQ menu ideas.
Perfect for your event in Maypole
Food safety taken care of
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Maypole. Some of the most common are:
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Leaving parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Community fun days
For a fundraiser at a school like Chelsfield Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school.
What to look for in a quote
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Questions from Maypole
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What if our house in Maypole has no side access?
Often, if there’s a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we’ll advise.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Is there anything for vegans?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Let us know how many to expect.
What do you need from the venue?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Let us know about the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
How it works
We arrive in good time before service, so the grill is hot by the time you want to eat. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Evening barbecues in Maypole 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.
- 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.
- We tidy up before we go.
How to prepare
- Choose the menu a week or so before
- Send final numbers in good time
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or BR6 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Beef burgers
No barbecue is complete without burgers, and they’re a safe bet for children and adults alike.
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- The journey to the venue
- Crockery choices
- Site access
- Numbers
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Dietary requirements
- The address or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Places near Maypole
Also in Maypole
A catered BBQ in Maypole: what to know
Maypole is about 3 miles south-east of Orpington, in Greater London. Planning a catered barbecue in Maypole? We cover the whole area. We bring barbecues to 764 places across Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 14 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Maypole are Lullingstone Castle (2.4 miles east) and Down House (4.1 miles south-west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. After a christening at a church such as Mission Chapel, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Maypole is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Anywhere in BR6, we can cook on site for your guests. Local streets include Jubilee Road, Hollybush Lane and Maypole Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For events just outside Maypole, we cover Bopeep (1 mile south), Well Hill (1 mile east), Chelsfield (1 mile north-west), Badgers Mount (1 mile south) and Goddington (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (14 miles north-west), Shoreditch (15 miles north-west), Whitechapel (14 miles north-west), Stockwell (14 miles north-west), Orpington (3 miles north-west) and Plaistow (13 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Lullingstone Castle (2.4 miles east) and Orpington Hospital (2 miles west). Within reach you will find The Warren and Summer Hill.
- Local schools include Harris Academy Orpington (1.8 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bo-Peep pub (less than half a mile south)
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards