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Barbecue Catering in Rainham, Greater London
A catered barbecue for events around Rainham: hot food off the grill, salads and sides, served by our staff.
- Fundraising barbecues
- Family celebrations
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
BBQ catering for Rainham
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Instead of asking a friend to man the grill, nobody is left cooking while the party happens, and food safety is in professional hands. 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.
Why book our barbecue in Rainham
- Our staff serve and clear
- Sides to make it a full meal
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Served at the time you choose
See our prices page and BBQ menu ideas.
How our BBQ catering works in Rainham
From a small family gathering to a big club day, a catered barbecue scales to the occasion. Give us an idea of numbers and we will suggest a menu. Popular choices include pulled pork, coleslaw and beef burgers, and we’re frequently booked for family celebrations and leaving parties.
In a London neighbourhood like Rainham, the big question for a barbecue is where the grill can go. If there is no side passage, a rear gate or yard may work, and send us a photo. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Where
- Rainham (RM13)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Also available
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Rainham
Other occasions in Rainham
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Step by step
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower will not stop it, but plan somewhere dry for people to eat. In Rainham, late May sunsets come at about 8:50pm and midsummer ones at about 9:20pm, so an early-evening barbecue is normally in daylight.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Choose your meats and sides.
- We check the space and quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave the area tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning help
A catered BBQ in Rainham: what to know
Rainham is about 4 miles south of Romford, in Greater London. We’re happy to travel to Rainham for events. We cater all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. Our bookings stretch from Rainham to London (13 miles away).
Churches such as Church of St Helen and St Giles rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby generally does. PTAs at schools such as Rainham Village Primary School frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days.
Anywhere in RM13, we can bring the barbecue to you. We can cater an event on streets such as New Road, Ferry Lane and Wantz Lane, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Rainham we cover include South Hornchurch (1 mile north-west), Beam Park (1 mile west), Hornchurch Marshes (1 mile west), Dagenham Green (2 miles west) and Elm Park (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover London (13 miles west), City of Westminster (15 miles west), Marylebone (15 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (12 miles west) and Walthamstow (11 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include River (1.8 miles west) and Erith Museum (2.6 miles south). Within reach you will find Ingrebourne Marshes.
- Schools near Rainham include Harris Academy Rainham (under half a mile south-east) and The Chafford School (under half a mile south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Phoenix pub (under half a mile west)
Who books BBQ catering in Rainham?
Nobody in your party stuck at the grill
People around Rainham book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Informal weddings
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
Historic houses near Rainham include Rainham Hall (within half a mile west) and Eastbury Manor House (4.3 miles west). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Travel and any London charges
- What crockery is supplied
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Questions from Rainham
What if our house in Rainham has no side access?
Frequently, if there’s a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we’ll advise.
Can you do a barbecue in Wildspace Conservation Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
As soon as you know the date, especially for June to September. Short notice is still worth a try: send us your details through our quote form.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Do you label the food for allergies?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Tell us about allergies in advance.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Can you cater in Rainham?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes. With salads and potatoes, it’s a proper meal on a plate; ask about china if you’d like it.
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
As a London location, Rainham 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.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
What comes off the grill
Chicken skewers
Chicken skewers are grilled on site, for guests who prefer chicken.
BBQ ribs
Glazed ribs turn a barbecue into a proper spread, alongside the other meats.
What BBQ catering costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The journey to the venue
- The number of people
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Season and day of the week
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Allergies we should know about
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers
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.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we’ll work around it where possible.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
- 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 when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards