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BBQ Catering for Poverest
A catered barbecue for events around Poverest: hot food off the grill, salads and sides, served by our staff.
- Community fun days
- Club open days
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Planning an event in Poverest?
The process
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. Sunset in Poverest is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so an early-evening barbecue is usually in daylight.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We serve as people come up.
- We tidy up before we go.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Choose the menu a week or so before
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or BR5 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
BBQ catering for your event in Poverest
Some of the best barbecues are the ones where the host gets to sit down. Our chef cooks, our staff serve and we tidy up afterwards, so your time goes on your guests, not the food. We are frequently asked to cater birthdays and milestone parties and team days and staff summer parties, serving beef burgers, BBQ ribs and halloumi skewers.
Around Poverest, most London barbecues are in back gardens, yards, courtyards and car parks. If there is no side passage, a rear gate or yard may work, and a picture helps us check. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you are not left handing out rolls.
- Area
- Poverest (BR5, BR6, BR7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price a catered barbecue
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
- The date and time of year
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Dietary requirements
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people
- Any venue rules
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
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More for events in Poverest
Why choose BBQ catering in Poverest?
Meat-free choices that aren’t an afterthought
In Poverest, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Street parties
- Work barbecues
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Poverest Primary School, often want a barbecue.
What your quote should include
- What crockery is supplied
- The full menu and the sides
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with food vans, a single barbecue feeds your group together, with a menu planned around your guests. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Timed around your day
- Six meats to choose from
Take a look at our prices page and menu ideas for your barbecue.
About the food
Chicken skewers
For anyone avoiding pork or beef, chicken skewers are the answer, cooked until it’s hot all the way through.
Sausages
Sausages are a barbecue favourite, in a roll or on a plate.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
If you are 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 you both updated.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
The serving table is kept tidy and stocked, right through the service.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
FAQs for Poverest
Can you do a barbecue in Jubilee Country Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Which station is closest to Poverest?
St Mary Cray station, in Poverest itself.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Ask and we’ll quote for the mix.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve, and we’ll label the meat-free choices clearly.
What meats do you barbecue?
Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, with halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
Yes. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage, cooked separately from the meat.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
When should we book BBQ catering?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Weekday and off-season dates are frequently easier. Send us your details through our quote form.
Where the barbecue can go in Poverest
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue if a few things are right. A quick checklist:
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
As a London location, Poverest 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.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Poverest
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Planning a barbecue in Poverest
Poverest is about 1 mile north of Orpington, in Greater London. We cater events of every size in Poverest. Poverest is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
Coming by train? St Mary Cray station serves Poverest directly. Among the historic houses close to Poverest are Bromley Palace (3.5 miles west) and Down House (4.5 miles south-west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Poverest, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Wherever your event is in BR5, BR6 and BR7, we can cook on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Kent Road, Ascot Road and Sheen Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. You’ll find Poverest on the A224, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Poverest, we also cover St Mary Cray (1 mile north-east), Orpington (1 mile south), St Paul's Cray (1 mile north), Derry Downs (1 mile south-east) and Kevington (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (11 miles north-west), City of Westminster (14 miles north-west), Marylebone (14 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Orpington Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Lullingstone Castle (4.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Poverest includes Summer Hill and The Warren.
- Schools near Poverest include Walsingham School (1.1 miles north) and Harris Academy Orpington (1.2 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Royal Albert pub (0.6 miles south-east)
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away