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Barbecue Catering in Puddle Dock, Greater London
Thinking about a catered barbecue in Puddle Dock? We cook outdoors under cover, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
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- Retirement do’s
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
Book a BBQ in Puddle Dock
BBQ catering in Puddle Dock, served hot
Food from a barbecue is best eaten hot off the grill, which is why we cook and serve as your guests come up. Give us your serving time and we will work to it. We are often asked to cater team days and staff summer parties and neighbourhood parties, with BBQ ribs, beef burgers and halloumi skewers.
London gardens around Puddle Dock are frequently small and close to neighbours, so we look for a spot where smoke drifts away from windows and fences. A word with the neighbours beforehand always helps. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Location
- Puddle Dock (RM14)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Alongside
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Our chef runs the grill while our staff serve, so the queue keeps moving. After service, we clear up and pack away. Autumn and winter barbecues in Puddle Dock get dark early: about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
- Let us know about tight access
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or RM14 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning a barbecue in Puddle Dock
Puddle Dock is in Greater London. Events in Puddle Dock are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We bring barbecues to 764 places across Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 17 miles away.
For a fundraiser at a school like The James Oglethorpe Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. Nearby historic houses include Hare Hall (4.1 miles north-west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking.
Here we cover the RM14 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Puddle Dock, we also cover Cranham (1 mile west), North Ockendon (1 mile south), Upminster (2 miles west), Upminster Bridge (2 miles west) and Emerson Park (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Walthamstow (14 miles west), Orpington (15 miles south-west), Plaistow (12 miles west), Leyton (13 miles west), New Cross (15 miles south-west) and Romford (5 miles west).
A little further out are Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (1.7 miles west) and Spire Hartswood Hospital (2.8 miles north). Open spaces near Puddle Dock include Cranham Brickfields.
- Nearby schools include Hall Mead School (1.4 miles west)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
We bring everything we need to cook and serve, so there’s no need to borrow a grill.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
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Also in Puddle Dock
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Who books BBQ catering in Puddle Dock?
Nobody in your party stuck at the grill
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Puddle Dock. Popular bookings include:
- Summer parties in the garden
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Informal weddings
After a christening at a church such as Moor Lane Church, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether plates or china are included
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
How we price a catered barbecue
Here’s what affects the price:
- Travel to Puddle Dock
- Site access
- How many people are eating
- Plates or china
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the event is
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and time of the event
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what we look for:
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
- A clear way in from where we park
- A spot well clear of buildings
As a London location, Puddle Dock 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the grill
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with a cold buffet, barbecue food is hot and cooked to order, and nothing sits out all afternoon. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book with us
- Timed around your day
- A full barbecue menu
- Our staff serve and clear
- Add a hog roast alongside
Take a look at our pricing or BBQ menu ideas.
What we serve, dish by dish
Pulled pork
Pulled pork is ready to serve from the start of service, which keeps the queue moving.
Chicken skewers
Chicken gives guests who don’t eat pork or beef a meat option, cooked until it is hot all the way through.
Common questions in Puddle Dock
What’s the nearest station to Puddle Dock?
The closest is Upminster station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Can you get a barbecue into a London garden in Puddle Dock?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard generally works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we will advise.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Tell us numbers so there’s enough.
Do you label the food for allergies?
We give you allergen information for every dish, and we can label the vegetarian and vegan options.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Of course. A barbecue works as a plated meal with sides.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Midweek dates are typically easier to get. Fill in our quote form.
What do children typically eat?
Yes, generally: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Give us a rough number of children.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards