Greater London · England
Barbecue Catering in Shirley, Greater London
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, grilled at your venue in Shirley by our team. We serve and tidy up.
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Family celebrations
- Leaving parties
A barbecue near Shirley
About our BBQ catering in Shirley
A good barbecue is about more than burgers: slow-cooked pulled pork, sliced beef brisket and glazed ribs make it feel like a meal, with salads, coleslaw and potatoes on the side. We are often asked to cater Fêtes, fairs and sports days and relaxed weddings and evening receptions, serving coleslaw, sausages and chicken skewers.
From a family garden to an office courtyard, barbecues in Shirley come in all shapes. Tell us how we get the equipment in. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you are not left handing out rolls.
- Location
- Shirley (CR0, SE25, CR9)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Also available
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
Our chef cooks through the agreed service time, while our staff serve and keep things flowing.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
More for events in Shirley
How we price a catered barbecue
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Plates or china
- Numbers
- Distance from us
- The date and time of year
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Any venue rules
- Any dietary needs or allergies
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A spot where smoke will not blow into the house or marquee
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
As a London location, Shirley 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 you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to a formal plated meal, a barbecue is relaxed and sociable, and needs no kitchen at the venue. What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
What you get with us
- Served at the time you choose
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Serving and clearing done for you
See our prices page and our barbecue menu ideas.
Questions from Shirley
What’s the nearest station to Shirley?
The closest is Elmers End station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
What if our house in Shirley has no side access?
Frequently, if there’s a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Yes, on plates with salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
Yes. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage.
Will you clear up afterwards?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
What meats do you barbecue?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
Planning a barbecue in Shirley
Shirley is about 2 miles north-east of Croydon, in Greater London. We cover Shirley and its neighbours for events. We cater 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Shirley are Addington Palace (1.7 miles south) and Kingswood House (3.6 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. Coming by train? The nearest station is Elmers End station, about 1.2 miles north.
For events in CR0, SE25 and CR9, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and a serving time. Streets in the area include Poppy Lane, Homer Road and Craven Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. With the A232 close by, Shirley is easy for us to reach with the barbecue. For events just outside Shirley, we cover Monks Orchard (1 mile north), Shirley Oaks (1 mile west), Addiscombe (1 mile west), Ashburton (1 mile north-west) and Woodside (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (8 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north-west), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find National Psychosis Unit (1 mile east) and Addiscombe (1.2 miles west). Open spaces near Shirley include Duppas Hill and Bramley Bank.
- Local schools include Orchard Way Primary School (0.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Cricketers pub (under half a mile west)
What we serve, dish by dish
Beef burgers
Burgers cook quickly on the grill, which helps at busy times.
Beef brisket
For beef lovers, brisket is the one to choose, served on a plate or in a roll.
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
What happens on the day
A barbecue is cooked as people eat, so we arrive ahead of food time and cook to demand. That keeps everything hot and fresh. By late September, sunset in Shirley is about 7:05pm; in December it is about 3:55pm. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- 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.
- We cook and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or CR0 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
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Why choose BBQ catering in Shirley?
Nobody in your party stuck at the grill
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Shirley. For example:
- Informal weddings
- Community fun days
- Big birthday parties
- Team days and staff summer parties
If the day starts at a church like St George The Martyr Church, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- How dietary needs are handled
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards