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BBQ Catering for Pratt's Bottom
A catered barbecue for events around Pratt's Bottom: hot food off the grill, salads and sides, served by our staff.
- Club open days
- Family celebrations
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
BBQ catering in Pratt's Bottom
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
On the day, we arrive in good time to set up, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
BBQ catering in Pratt's Bottom, cooked on site
Some hosts in Pratt's Bottom pair a barbecue with a hog roast, giving guests both the spectacle and the variety. Ask and we’ll quote for both. We serve chicken skewers, sausages and coleslaw, and we are often booked for evening wedding food and street parties.
Gardens in Pratt's Bottom tend to be compact, with neighbours on both sides, so placing the grill so smoke clears the houses matters. Warn the neighbours: barbecue smoke travels. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
- Area
- Pratt's Bottom (BR6, TN14)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What comes off the grill
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Chicken skewers
Chicken on skewers suits mingling guests, with salad or in a roll.
FAQs for Pratt's Bottom
Which station is closest to Pratt's Bottom?
Knockholt station, about 0.8 miles east of the centre.
Can you do a barbecue in Hewitt's Chalk Bank?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
What do children usually eat?
Yes, generally: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Give us a rough number of children.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Is clearing up included?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
We can. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
What does the venue need to provide?
Space and a way in, mainly: somewhere level outside for the barbecue and the serving table. We’ll confirm details when we quote.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Yes, on plates with salads, coleslaw and potatoes, and china is available on request.
Places near Pratt's Bottom
What else we do in Pratt's Bottom
Who books BBQ catering in Pratt's Bottom?
Halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
In Pratt's Bottom and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Retirement do’s
- Fundraising days
After a christening at a church such as All Souls' Church, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, china and cutlery
- VAT, if it applies
- The full menu and the sides
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Numbers
- Crockery choices
- The journey to the venue
- Season and day of the week
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
- The venue or postcode
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
How it works
Running late? Tell us as early as you can, and we will adjust where we can. A barbecue is easy to time, as most of it is cooked as people eat. For an evening barbecue in Pratt's Bottom, 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.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We set up under cover before service.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or BR6 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
As a London location, Pratt's Bottom is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: 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 before you book.
What we serve
- Sausages
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- BBQ ribs
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
Barbecue venues around Pratt's Bottom
Pratt's Bottom is about 3 miles south of Orpington, in Greater London. Hosts in Pratt's Bottom book us for events of all sizes. Pratt's Bottom is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cater. You can also see our page for London, about 14 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Knockholt station, about 0.8 miles east. PTAs at schools such as Pratts Bottom Primary School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. Pratt's Bottom is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
This part of Greater London takes in BR6 and TN14, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Your event could be at a house on Orchard Road, Runciman Close and Downs View Close, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the barbecue. If your venue is just outside Pratt's Bottom, we also cover Halstead (1 mile south-east), Chelsfield (1 mile north-east), Bopeep (1 mile north-east), Badgers Mount (1 mile east) and Maypole (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (14 miles north-west), Shoreditch (15 miles north-west), Whitechapel (14 miles north-west), Stockwell (13 miles north-west), Orpington (3 miles north) and Wimbledon (15 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Crofton Roman Villa (2.4 miles north-west) and Lullingstone Castle (3.8 miles east). The countryside around Pratt's Bottom includes Betsom's Hill and Downe Bank Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Pratt's Bottom include Green Street Green Primary School (1.2 miles north-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, with a menu planned around your guests. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our barbecue in Pratt's Bottom
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Served at the time you choose
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Meat-free choices on every menu
See how we price or our barbecue menu ideas.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards