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Barbecue Catering in Sanderstead, Greater London
BBQ catering in Sanderstead: a barbecue cooked at your event, from burgers and sausages to ribs, pulled pork and brisket, and our staff serve.
- Family celebrations
- Informal weddings
- Leaving parties
Planning an event in Sanderstead?
About our BBQ catering in Sanderstead
A barbecue is one of the easiest ways to feed a crowd in Sanderstead: familiar food, lots of choice and no formality. The difference with a catered barbecue is that nobody from your party is stuck at the grill. We are frequently asked to cater neighbourhood parties and summer parties in the garden, with beef burgers, sausages and pulled pork.
Around Sanderstead, most London barbecues are in back gardens, yards, courtyards and car parks. Many terraced houses have no side access, so tell us about a rear gate, a front garden or a yard, and send us a photo. All the barbecue, none of the effort: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
- Area
- Sanderstead (CR2, CR8)
- County
- Greater London
- From the grill
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Extras
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The process
When we arrive, we position the grill under cover and get it up to heat. From there, we cook as your guests come up, timed to when you want to eat. Evening barbecues in Sanderstead need a little planning: 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.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and the space for the barbecue and send a clear 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
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in Sanderstead
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
What we serve, dish by dish
Sausages
Sausages are a barbecue favourite, in a roll or on a plate.
BBQ ribs
For guests who love barbecue, the ribs are frequently the highlight.
Perfect for your event in Sanderstead
A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
Hosts in Sanderstead book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Community fun days
- Fundraising barbecues
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Gresham Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether plates or china are included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Travel and any London charges
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Sanderstead
Can you do a barbecue in Littleheath Woods?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to Sanderstead?
Riddlesdown station, about 0.8 miles west of the centre.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes. Our chef cooks outdoors, under cover, at your event, with our staff serving and clearing.
Do you offer halal meat?
No, we don’t offer halal meat. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
What do you need from the venue?
Mostly space and access: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We will confirm details when we quote.
Will you clear up afterwards?
Yes, we clear up after service, so there is very little washing up. China is available on request.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
A catered BBQ in Sanderstead: what to know
Sanderstead is about 2 miles east of Purley, in Greater London. Sanderstead is well within our area for events and the places nearby. Sanderstead is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cater. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Addington Palace (2.3 miles north-east). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. Coming by train? The nearest station is Riddlesdown station, about 0.8 miles west.
Anywhere in CR2 and CR8, we can cook on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Hyde Road, Brian Avenue and Sundown Avenue, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. Main roads around Sanderstead include the A2022, so getting the barbecue to your event is simple. Nearby, we also cater events in Riddlesdown (1 mile south-west), Kenley (1 mile south-west), South Croydon (1 mile north-west), Selsdon (1 mile north-east) and Hamsey Green (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in London (11 miles north), City of Westminster (13 miles north), Marylebone (13 miles north), Kensington (12 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (2.1 miles north-west) and St George's Walk (2.7 miles north). Within reach you will find Duppas Hill and Foxley Wood.
- Schools near Sanderstead include Riddlesdown Collegiate (0.7 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Selsdon Park Hotel (0.9 miles east)
- Other local spots include County Borough of Croydon (2.6 miles north)
How we price a catered barbecue
Your quote depends on:
- The journey to the venue
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
- The date and time of year
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- Dietary requirements
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to Sanderstead
What else we do in Sanderstead
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with ordering takeaway, a barbecue becomes part of the event, with the smell drawing people over. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why us?
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Our staff serve and clear
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
Read our prices page or BBQ menu ideas.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
As a London location, Sanderstead 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.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Beef brisket
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- Beef burgers
- Chicken skewers
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
Slow-cooked meats such as pulled pork and brisket are ready to serve from the start, which takes the pressure off the grill.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- 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