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Barbecue Catering in Pollards Hill, Greater London
Hosting a barbecue in Pollards Hill without doing the cooking: we bring the barbecue, the food and the staff.
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Fundraising barbecues
- Work barbecues
A barbecue near Pollards Hill
Questions from Pollards Hill
Could you cook in Grangewood Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Pollards Hill?
Norbury station, about 0.6 miles west of the centre.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
Yes. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
We do. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
We bring cover for the grill, but guests will want shelter too.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
Is the food cooked safely?
That is one of the best reasons to have it catered: raw and cooked food are kept apart, with separate tongs and boards.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
About our BBQ catering in Pollards Hill
BBQ catering means we bring the barbecue and do the cooking. We cook on site at your event in Pollards Hill, outdoors under cover, while our staff serve your guests and tidy up. Popular choices include pulled pork, sausages and coleslaw, and we’re often booked for garden parties and birthdays and milestone parties.
London gardens around Pollards Hill are frequently small and close to neighbours, so placing the grill so smoke clears the houses matters. Warn the neighbours: barbecue smoke travels. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Location
- Pollards Hill (CR7, SW16, SE19)
- County
- Greater London
- From the grill
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Extras
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Pollards Hill
Other occasions in Pollards Hill
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
- Season and day of the week
- Site access
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
- The address or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Pollards Hill
You enjoy the barbecue instead of cooking it
Hosts in Pollards Hill book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Evening wedding food
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
Clubs and leisure centres near Pollards Hill can host a barbecue if there is outdoor space.
What your quote should include
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What crockery is supplied
- Whether VAT is included
What we serve, dish by dish
Chicken skewers
Skewers are easy to serve and easy to eat, with salad or in a roll.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
A catered BBQ in Pollards Hill: what to know
Pollards Hill is about 1 mile north of Thornton Heath, in Greater London. We cover Pollards Hill and its neighbours for events. Pollards Hill is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cater. Our nearest city page is London, about 6 miles away.
Parks such as Grangewood Park frequently have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Kensington Avenue Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
Here we cover the CR7, SW16 and SE19 postcode area. We can cater an event on streets such as Green Lane, Croft Road and Downs Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater events in Norbury (1 mile north), Thornton Heath (1 mile south), Streatham (2 miles north-west), Streatham Park (2 miles north-west) and Mitcham (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (6 miles north), City of Westminster (8 miles north), Marylebone (8 miles north), Kensington (7 miles north-west), St Pancras (8 miles north) and Shoreditch (8 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Croydon University Hospital (1.3 miles south) and Centrale Croydon (2.3 miles south). The countryside around Pollards Hill includes Knight's Hill and Biggin Wood.
- Nearby schools include Norbury Manor Business and Enterprise College for Girls (less than half a mile north-west) and Silburn Reid (0.9 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Moon Under Water pub (0.6 miles west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include St Leonard's (1.7 miles north-west)
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with a DIY barbecue, no host is stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the cooking is in experienced hands. The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Why book with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Our chef at the grill, not you
Take a look at our pricing and our barbecue menu ideas.
Where the barbecue can go in Pollards Hill
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what we look for:
- Parking near the grill
- A spot well clear of buildings
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
Pollards Hill 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.
Popular choices
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Salads
Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we position the grill under cover and get it up to heat. From there, we cook as your guests come up, worked around your serving time. By late September, sunset in Pollards Hill is about 7:05pm; in December it’s about 3:55pm. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Send final numbers in good time
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or CR7 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
All the cooking and serving equipment comes with us, so there’s no need to borrow a grill.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards