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BBQ Catering for Pentonville
BBQ catering for events in Pentonville: grilled on site and served by our team, so you can enjoy the day.
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Street parties
- Retirement do’s
A barbecue near Pentonville
BBQ catering in Pentonville, served hot
From the grill come burgers, sausages and chicken skewers, with sticky ribs, pulled pork and sliced brisket alongside. Pick the meats that suit your guests. Whether it is charity fundraisers and work barbecues, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, beef burgers and chicken skewers for your guests.
Around Pentonville, 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 photo helps us check. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Where
- Pentonville (N1, N1P, EC1V)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the grill
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Extras
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Planning a barbecue in Pentonville
Pentonville is about 1 mile north-east of St Pancras, in Greater London. Pentonville is well within our area for events. We cater 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
If guests are travelling by rail, Essex Road station, about 0.5 miles north-east, is the nearest station. For a fundraiser at a school like St John Evangelist RC Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school.
Events anywhere in N1, N1P and EC1V start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue. We can cater an event on streets such as City Road, Noel Road and Dewey Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the barbecue. You’ll find Pentonville on the A1200, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. We also bring barbecues to events in Angel (1 mile south-west), Islington (1 mile north), Clerkenwell (1 mile south), Barnsbury (1 mile north-west) and St Pancras (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in City of Westminster (3 miles south-west), Kensington (5 miles south-west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles west), Ruislip (13 miles west) and Brompton (4 miles south-west).
A little further out are Royal Chest Hospital (0.6 miles south-east) and Montfichet's Tower (1.5 miles south). The countryside around Pentonville includes Ludgate Hill and St. James's Park Lake.
- Local schools include City of London Academy Islington (under half a mile east) and Islington Green School (under half a mile east)
- Local pubs include The Camden Head Public House (under half a mile north)
- Other local spots include Metropolitan Borough of Islington (0.5 miles north) and Pilsudski Institute of London (1.2 miles south-west)
Towns and villages near Pentonville
What else we do in Pentonville
What we serve, dish by dish
Chicken skewers
Our chef grills chicken on skewers, a lighter choice than burgers.
Sausages
Cooked through and browned on the grill, sausages are simple and satisfying.
How the day works
A barbecue is cooked as people eat, so we time our arrival around your serving time. That keeps everything hot and fresh. For an evening barbecue in Pentonville, think about light: daylight lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:05pm. 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.
- We cook and serve when you are ready to eat.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
How to prepare
- Let us know about children’s numbers
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Let us know about tight access
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
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FAQs for Pentonville
Can you get a barbecue into a London garden in Pentonville?
Frequently, if there’s a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Which station is closest to Pentonville?
Essex Road station, about 0.5 miles north-east of the centre.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
What do children normally eat?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who doesn’t eat meat. Let us know numbers for children.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
Summer is the busiest time, but we cook all year, with cover over the grill. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
Yes. Many bigger events have both. Ask and we will quote for the mix.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
What the cooking area needs
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what we look for:
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- Permission from the venue or landowner
As a London location, Pentonville 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with ordering takeaway, a barbecue becomes part of the event, with the smell drawing people over. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Planned to your running order
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
Read how we price and our barbecue menu ideas.
Why choose BBQ catering in Pentonville?
Meat-free choices that aren’t an afterthought
People around Pentonville book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Community fun days
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Sports clubs and team events
If you had Barnard Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: barbecues are often restricted in parks.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether plates or china are included
What BBQ catering costs
Things that change the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- The date and time of year
- Whether you want china
- How many people are eating
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
Here’s what we will ask:
- Allergies we should know about
- The venue or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
We bring everything we need to cook and serve, so there is no need to borrow a grill.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards