Greater London · England
Barbecue Catering in Ratcliff, Greater London
Six barbecue meats and proper vegetarian and vegan options, grilled at your venue in Ratcliff by our chef. We serve and tidy up.
- Fundraising days
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
Planning an event in Ratcliff?
What BBQ catering costs
Each price is built from:
- Season and day of the week
- Travel to Ratcliff
- Access to the cooking area
- How many people are eating
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
- The date and time of the event
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
BBQ catering in Ratcliff, served hot
Barbecues are good at pleasing everyone, with beef, chicken and pork on the menu, plus halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. We are frequently asked to cater fundraising barbecues and back-garden get-togethers, serving beef brisket, BBQ ribs and chicken skewers.
From a family garden to an office courtyard, barbecues in Ratcliff come in all shapes. Let us know about the route in. You get a barbecue without the work: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
- Where
- Ratcliff (E1, E14, SE16)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the grill
- 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
Other occasions in Ratcliff
Organising for someone else?
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, 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 everyone in the loop.
Ratcliff barbecues: local tips
Ratcliff is about 1 mile east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. Hosts in Ratcliff book us for events of all sizes. Ratcliff is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Marion Richardson Primary School, frequently want a barbecue. Within reach of Ratcliff are historic houses such as Mansion House (1.9 miles west) and Sutton House (2.6 miles north). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one.
Events anywhere in E1, E14 and SE16 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and roughly how many guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Wharf Lane, Glamis Road and Salter Road, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. With the A101 and A126 close by, Ratcliff is simple for us to get to for your event. Other places close to Ratcliff we cover include Shadwell (1 mile south), East End of London (1 mile north-west), Limehouse (1 mile north-east), Stepney (1 mile north) and Wapping (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in City of Westminster (5 miles west), Marylebone (4 miles west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles west), Walthamstow (5 miles north) and Hampstead (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find The Pumphouse Educational Museum (less than half a mile south-east) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (1.1 miles south). Within reach you will find Lavender Pond and Tower Hill.
- Schools near Ratcliff include Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School (less than half a mile north-west) and Stepney Jewish School (0.6 miles north)
- Local pubs include The British Prince Public House (under half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Holy Trinity (1 mile north) and Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1.6 miles west)
The process
We get there well ahead of food time, so the barbecue is ready when you are. The smell soon brings people over. Autumn and winter barbecues in Ratcliff get dark early: about 7:05pm by late September and 3:55pm by December. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We pack away and leave the area tidy.
How to prepare
- Send final numbers in good time
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
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Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with a sit-down meal, a barbecue keeps things informal, and needs no kitchen at the venue. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our barbecue in Ratcliff
- Our staff serve and clear
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Add a hog roast alongside
Before you choose a spot
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
Ratcliff is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access can be tight: tell us about side or rear access, steps and parking for our vehicle.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the grill
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
A closer look at the menu
BBQ ribs
For guests who love barbecue, the ribs are frequently the highlight.
Beef brisket
Sliced brisket adds a grown-up touch, especially at a wedding or work event.
Occasions we serve in Ratcliff
Cooked in front of your guests
People around Ratcliff book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Leaving parties
- Summer staff days
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Charity fundraisers
If you had Stepney Green Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: barbecues are often restricted in parks.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for every dish
- What crockery is supplied
FAQs for Ratcliff
Can you get a barbecue into a London garden in Ratcliff?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard generally works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we’ll advise.
Which station is closest to Ratcliff?
Limehouse station, in Ratcliff itself.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, following Food Standards Agency advice.
How many meats should we choose?
Three or four meats plus the vegetarian and vegan options suits most groups. Fewer items keeps service quick.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Midweek dates are normally easier to get. Send us your details through our quote form.
Will children like the BBQ?
Yes, generally: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Give us a rough number of children.
Is there anything for vegans?
We do. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage, cooked separately from the meat.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we’ll adjust where we can.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards