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BBQ Catering in Shadwell
BBQ catering in Shadwell: a barbecue cooked at your event, from burgers and sausages to ribs, pulled pork and brisket, and our staff serve.
- Garden parties
- Leaving parties
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
A barbecue near Shadwell
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
About our BBQ catering in Shadwell
Hosting a barbecue typically means shopping, prepping, cooking and clearing. A catered barbecue takes all of that off your hands, so you can spend the time with your guests. Typical bookings include charity fundraisers and summer staff days, with beef burgers, beef brisket and pulled pork.
Around Shadwell, most London barbecues are in back gardens, yards, courtyards and car parks. If there is no side passage, a rear gate or yard may work, and send us a picture. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
- Location
- Shadwell (SE16, E1, E1W)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the grill
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Shadwell
What else we do in Shadwell
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue with a little planning. Check these:
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- Space for our vehicle nearby
Shadwell 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.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- New potatoes
A closer look at the menu
Sausages
Grilled until golden and cooked right through, they’re the easy crowd-pleaser.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
What BBQ catering costs
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- How many people are eating
- Plates or china
- Distance from us
- The date and time of year
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 will suggest what works.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- Dietary requirements
- Roughly how many people
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Shadwell
Halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Shadwell and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Fundraising barbecues
- Work barbecues
- Garden parties
Coming by train? Shadwell has its own station, Wapping station.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What the price includes, item by item
A catered BBQ in Shadwell: what to know
Shadwell is about 1 mile south-east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. We cover Shadwell and its neighbours for events. Shadwell is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cater.
Churches such as St Paul's Church rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby normally does. Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Peter Hills with St Mary's and St Paul's CofE Primary School, often want a barbecue.
This part of Greater London takes in SE16, E1 and E1W, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Swan Road, Thame Road and Brunel Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. You’ll find Shadwell on the A101 and A126, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. Close by, we cover events in Ratcliff (1 mile north), East End of London (1 mile north-west), Wapping (1 mile west), St George in the East (1 mile west) and Limehouse (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover City of Westminster (5 miles west), Marylebone (4 miles west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles north-west), Walthamstow (6 miles north) and Hampstead (7 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Tower of London (1.3 miles west) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (0.8 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Lavender Pond and Tower Hill.
- Local schools include Bacon's College (under half a mile south-east) and St Mellitus College (0.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find Prospect of Whitby pub (less than half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Holy Trinity (1.2 miles north) and Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1.6 miles north-west)
The process
On the day, we position the grill under cover and get it up to heat. Then our chef cooks through the service time, timed to when you want to eat. Sunset in Shadwell is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- Show us the space.
- We check it and send a price.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We clear up so you do not have to.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
- Think about shelter for your guests
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
Slow-cooked meats such as pulled pork and brisket are ready to serve from the start, so nobody waits for the first burgers.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Shadwell
What if our house in Shadwell has no side access?
Often, if there’s a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What’s the nearest station to Shadwell?
Shadwell has its own station: Wapping station.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
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 label vegetarian and vegan food?
We give you allergen information for every dish, and we can label the vegetarian and vegan options.
Can you cater in Shadwell?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Shadwell and Greater London. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
What do you need from the venue?
Space and a way in, mainly: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We’ll confirm details when we quote.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes, on plates with salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
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 Shadwell
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Served at the time you choose
- Our staff serve and clear
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
Read how we price and our barbecue menu ideas.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards