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BBQ Catering in Monkhams
Want a barbecue in Monkhams without standing at the grill? Our chef and team handle everything, with burgers, ribs, pulled pork and more.
- Summer parties in the garden
- Club open days
- School fairs and summer fêtes
BBQ catering for Monkhams
For event organisers in Monkhams
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
BBQ catering for your event in Monkhams
BBQ catering means we bring the barbecue and do the cooking. Our chef grills on site in Monkhams, under cover, and our staff serve and clear. For 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays and club open days, we’ll put together a menu of chicken skewers, beef burgers and pulled pork.
From a family garden to an office courtyard, barbecues in Monkhams come in all shapes. Tell us how we get the equipment in, including steps, narrow gates and parking for our vehicle. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
- Location
- Monkhams (IG8, IG9, E4)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Extras
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
As a London location, Monkhams is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: let us know how we reach the cooking spot and where we can park.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
We set up on the spot we agreed and stay out of the way, so the event carries on around us.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
Questions from Monkhams
What’s the nearest station to Monkhams?
Highams Park station, about 1.2 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you do a barbecue in The Highams Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you label the food for allergies?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What if it rains?
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop it. Plan somewhere dry for your guests to eat.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
We can. The hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and the barbecue adds choice.
How many meats should we choose?
Three or four meats plus the vegetarian and vegan options suits most groups. A shorter menu also speeds up service.
The process
The barbecue goes on the agreed spot, and the rest of the space is yours. We’ll place the grill so smoke drifts away from guests. Evening barbecues in Monkhams need a little planning: it is light until about 9:20pm in June but only about 7:05pm in late September. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check availability and the space for the barbecue and send a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
- At serving time, the chef grills and the team serves.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Name a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with a cold buffet, everything is hot and freshly cooked, and nothing sits out all afternoon. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why Monkhams hosts choose us
- An itemised quote
- Hot food straight off the grill
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at our pricing and menu ideas for your barbecue.
A catered BBQ in Monkhams: what to know
Monkhams is about 1 mile north of Woodford, in Greater London. We cover events in Monkhams, as well as the surrounding area. Monkhams is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Monkhams to London (10 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, Highams Park station is about 1.2 miles away. Clubs and leisure centres near Monkhams can host a barbecue if there’s outdoor space.
We cater events across IG8, IG9 and E4 and the streets around it. That could mean an event in a garden on Oak Lane, Wood Lane and Mill Lane, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Main roads around Monkhams include the A121, so getting the barbecue to your event is simple. We also bring barbecues to events in Woodford Wells (1 mile east), Friday Hill (1 mile west), Woodford (1 mile south), Chingford Hatch (1 mile west) and Waltham Forest (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover London (10 miles south-west), City of Westminster (10 miles south-west), Marylebone (10 miles south-west), Kensington (13 miles south-west), St Pancras (9 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Claybury Hospital (2.1 miles south-east) and 17 & Central (3.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Monkhams include Highams Park Lake and Pole Hill.
- Schools near Monkhams include Trinity Catholic High School (within half a mile west) and Woodford Green Preparatory School (0.6 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Monkhams pub (0.8 miles east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Buckhurst Hill East (1.1 miles north-east)
About the food
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are quick to grill, which helps at busy times.
BBQ ribs
Sticky, glazed ribs are the messy treat of the menu.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- The number of people
- The date and time of year
- Travel to Monkhams
- Whether you want china
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- An estimate of numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
- Where the event is
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or IG8 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Also near Monkhams
More for events in Monkhams
Occasions we serve in Monkhams
Cooked in front of your guests
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Monkhams. Popular choices:
- Fundraising days
- Leaving parties
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Evening wedding food
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Wells Primary School, frequently want a barbecue.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether VAT is included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- What crockery is supplied
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards