Greater London · England
Barbecue Catering in Shortlands, Greater London
BBQ catering in Shortlands: our chef cooks on site, with burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, and our staff serve.
- Family celebrations
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Leaving and retirement parties
Planning an event in Shortlands?
How we price a catered barbecue
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Season and day of the week
- The journey to the venue
- Site access
- Plates or china
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
BBQ catering for your event in Shortlands
Some of the best barbecues are the ones where the host gets to sit down. We look after the grill, the serving and the clearing, so your time goes on your guests, not the food. We’re frequently asked to cater neighbourhood parties and Fêtes, fairs and sports days, serving coleslaw, beef burgers and halloumi skewers.
From a family garden to an office courtyard, barbecues in Shortlands come in all shapes. Tell us how we get the equipment in. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Area
- Shortlands (BR2, BR1, BR3)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Also available
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Tell us about children’s numbers
The barbecue goes where we agreed, so the event carries on around us.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
About the food
Chicken skewers
Chicken skewers are grilled on site, for guests who prefer chicken.
BBQ ribs
For guests who love barbecue, the ribs are frequently the highlight.
A catered BBQ in Shortlands: what to know
Shortlands is about 1 mile south-west of Bromley, in Greater London. Shortlands is well within our area for events. Shortlands is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 8 miles away.
If your garden is too small, a club or hall near Shortlands with outdoor space frequently works. If the day starts at a church like St Mark's Church, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
Wherever your event is in BR2, BR1 and BR3, we can bring the barbecue to you. We can cater an event on streets such as Hayes Lane, Stone Road and Hayes Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Other places close to Shortlands we cover include Eden Park (1 mile south-west), Hayes (2 miles south), Bromley Common (2 miles south-east), West Wickham (2 miles south-west) and Southborough (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles north-west), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (11 miles north-west), Kensington (11 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
A little further out are Bethlem Museum of the Mind (1.6 miles south-east) and The Mall (0.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Summer Hill and Downham Woodland Walk.
- Schools near Shortlands include Langley Park School for Girls (1.2 miles south-west) and Holy Trinity College Bromley (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Richmal Crompton pub (0.6 miles east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Bromley (0.6 miles east)
Who books BBQ catering in Shortlands?
Halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
Hosts in Shortlands book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Charity fundraisers
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Summer parties in the garden
- Work barbecues
Parks such as Church House Gardens often have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether plates or china are included
- The full menu and the sides
- Allergen information for every dish
Planners, venues and businesses
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Also near Shortlands
What else we do in Shortlands
Where the barbecue can go in Shortlands
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- Permission from the venue or landowner
As a London location, Shortlands 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’ll advise.
On the menu in Shortlands
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Chicken skewers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Beef brisket
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Shortlands
Can you do a barbecue in Church House Gardens?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Shortlands?
Shortlands station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
You will get allergen information for everything we serve, and we’ll label the meat-free choices clearly.
Is the food cooked safely?
That is one of the best reasons to have it catered: raw and cooked food are kept apart, with separate tongs and boards.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Weekday and off-season dates are frequently easier. Send us your details through our quote form.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Let us know how many to expect.
Will you clear up afterwards?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes.
A barbecue or other catering?
Instead of asking a friend to man the grill, a catered barbecue means everyone gets to be a guest, and food safety is in professional hands. 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?
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Hot food straight off the grill
Read our prices page or our barbecue menu ideas.
How the day works
Grilled food is at its best when it is hot, so we cook to order through service. Slow-cooked meats are ready as soon as service begins, so nobody waits for the first round. In Shortlands, late May sunsets come at about 8:50pm and midsummer ones at about 9:20pm, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
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- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards