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BBQ Catering in Poplar
Planning a catered barbecue in Poplar? Our chef cooks on site, with halloumi skewers and a vegan option for non-meat eaters.
- Summer parties in the garden
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Family celebrations
BBQ catering for Poplar
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A spot where smoke won’t blow into the house or marquee
- A spot well clear of buildings
- Permission from the venue or landowner
Poplar 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.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
- Pulled pork
BBQ catering for your event in Poplar
Some hosts in Poplar pair a barbecue with a hog roast, giving guests both the spectacle and the variety. Ask and we’ll quote for both. Whether it’s fundraising days and evening wedding food, we can cook beef burgers, sausages and coleslaw for your guests.
From a family garden to an office courtyard, barbecues in Poplar come in all shapes. Let us know about the route in. All the barbecue, none of the effort: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
- Where
- Poplar (E14, SE16, E22)
- County
- Greater London
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Extras
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
We cook as your guests come up, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
How we price a catered barbecue
Each price is built from:
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
- Season and day of the week
- Numbers
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Rough numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Poplar barbecues: local tips
Poplar is about 2 miles south-west of Plaistow, in Greater London. Planning a catered barbecue in Poplar? We can help. We cover 764 places across Greater London.
For guests coming by train, Canary Wharf station serves Poplar directly. Parks such as Bartlett Park often have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first.
This part of Greater London takes in E14, SE16 and E22, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. From Market Way, Castor Lane and Dockyard Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and cook there. You will find Poplar on the A102 and A1261, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Poplar we cover include London Docklands (1 mile south), Canary Wharf (1 mile south-west), Heron Quays (1 mile south-west), Coldharbour (1 mile south-east) and Blackwall (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (3 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Poplar Hospital (0.6 miles north-east) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Poplar include Lavender Pond and St. James's Park Lake.
- Nearby schools include Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School (within half a mile north) and Langdon Park Secondary School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Ledger Building pub (under half a mile west)
- Other local spots include Holy Trinity (1.8 miles north-west)
What we serve, dish by dish
Beef burgers
A burger is the barbecue classic, and they’re a safe bet for children and adults alike.
BBQ ribs
BBQ ribs bring a sticky, glazed favourite to the table; have napkins ready.
Questions from Poplar
What if our house in Poplar has no side access?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard normally works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we will advise.
Which station is closest to Poplar?
Canary Wharf station, in Poplar itself.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
We give you allergen information for every dish, and we can label the vegetarian and vegan options.
Is clearing up included?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Burgers and sausages are generally the children’s favourites, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Let us know numbers for children.
Is the meat halal?
No. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
Is the food cooked safely?
Meat is cooked until it is steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
Perfect for your event in Poplar
A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Poplar. Popular bookings include:
- Leaving parties
- Garden parties
- Community fun days
- Big birthday parties
Historic houses near Poplar include Queen's House (1.9 miles south) and Mansion House (3.1 miles west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
Towns and villages near Poplar
Other occasions in Poplar
Why choose BBQ catering in Poplar?
Compared with a cold buffet, everything is hot and freshly cooked, and nothing sits out all afternoon. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Hot food straight off the grill
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
Read our pricing and menu ideas for your barbecue.
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the barbecue on the agreed spot, put the cover up and get it hot. From there, we cook as your guests come up, timed to when you want to eat. A summer barbecue in Poplar stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:05pm.
- Show us the space.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Let us know about children’s numbers
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
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Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away