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BBQ Catering in North Ockendon
A catered barbecue for events around North Ockendon: hot food off the grill, salads and sides, and staff to serve.
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Summer parties in the garden
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
Planning an event in North Ockendon?
BBQ catering in North Ockendon, cooked on site
Barbecue food is at its best straight from the grill, so we cook and serve through the agreed service time. Tell us when you’d like to eat and we’ll work to it. Typical bookings include back-garden get-togethers and sports clubs and team events, with chicken skewers, pulled pork and halloumi skewers.
In North Ockendon, the barbecue might go in a garden, a school playground or a works yard. Tell us how we get the equipment in, including steps, narrow gates and parking for our vehicle. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Where
- North Ockendon (RM14)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in North Ockendon
What’s the nearest station to North Ockendon?
Ockendon station, about 1.5 miles south of the centre.
Can you get a barbecue into a London garden in North Ockendon?
Frequently, if there is a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
Is the meat halal?
We don’t. If guests need halal, arrange that separately.
Will children like the BBQ?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
Should we have every meat?
Three or four meats plus the vegetarian and vegan options suits most groups. A shorter menu also speeds up service.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Do you need anything from us?
Mostly space and access: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We will confirm details when we quote.
Places near North Ockendon
More for events in North Ockendon
Who books BBQ catering in North Ockendon?
Six meats to choose from
In North Ockendon and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Work barbecues
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Street parties
Within reach of North Ockendon are historic houses such as Hare Hall (4.5 miles north-west) and Rainham Hall (4.5 miles south-west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What crockery is supplied
North Ockendon barbecues: local tips
North Ockendon is about 3 miles east of Hornchurch, in Greater London. North Ockendon and the surrounding area are covered for events. We cover 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 17 miles away.
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as The James Oglethorpe Primary School, frequently want a barbecue. Coming by train? The closest railway station is Ockendon station, roughly 1.5 miles south of the centre.
Anywhere in RM14, we can cook on site for your guests. Nearby, we also cater events in Puddle Dock (1 mile north), Cranham (2 miles north-west), Upminster (2 miles north-west), Upminster Bridge (2 miles north-west) and Hacton (3 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Walthamstow (14 miles west), Whitechapel (15 miles west), Orpington (14 miles south-west), Plaistow (11 miles west), Leyton (13 miles west) and New Cross (15 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (2.1 miles north-west) and St George's Hospital (3 miles west). Open spaces near North Ockendon include Cranham Marsh.
- Local schools include Eastbrook School (1.5 miles north-west)
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Instead of asking a friend to man the grill, nobody is left cooking while the party happens, and the food is cooked by people who do it every week. What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Served at the time you choose
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See our prices page and our barbecue menu ideas.
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
The serving table is kept tidy and stocked, so the barbecue looks as good at the end as at the start.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
What BBQ catering costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
- Travel to North Ockendon
- Access to the cooking area
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
To get the best quote, send us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in our quote form.
Where the barbecue can go in North Ockendon
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
North Ockendon 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 you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Jacket potatoes
- Sausages
- New potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
- Chicken skewers
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
A closer look at the menu
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Coleslaw is the natural partner for pulled pork, and salads add freshness.
Beef brisket
Brisket is a favourite with people who like their beef, in a roll or with sides.
How the day works
Before service, we set up the grill and the serving table on the agreed spot. Then it’s a case of cooking and serving through the time you’ve chosen. Autumn and winter barbecues in North Ockendon get dark early: about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away