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Barbecue Catering in Southend, Greater London
BBQ catering in Southend for your event: burgers, ribs and brisket with salads and potatoes, served by our staff.
- Summer parties in the garden
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Informal weddings
BBQ catering for Southend
BBQ catering in Southend, cooked on site
From a small family gathering to a big club day, a catered barbecue scales to the occasion. Tell us your rough numbers and we will plan the menu and service. Popular choices include beef burgers, halloumi skewers and beef brisket, and typical bookings are for back-garden get-togethers and leaving and retirement parties.
London gardens around Southend are often small and close to neighbours, so placing the grill so smoke clears the houses matters. A word with the neighbours beforehand always helps. You get a barbecue without the work: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
- Location
- Southend (SE6, SE26, SE23)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Extras
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Barbecue venues around Southend
Southend is about 2 miles north of Beckenham, in Greater London. Planning a catered barbecue in Southend? We cover the whole area. We bring barbecues to 764 places in Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 6 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Kingswood House (2.5 miles west) and Bromley Palace (2.8 miles south-east). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. Parks such as Forster Memorial Park often have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first.
For events in SE6, SE26 and SE23, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook. From Oslac Road, Orford Road and Aitken Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the barbecue to you. With the A2218 close by, Southend is easy for us to reach for your event. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Bellingham (1 mile north), Bell Green (1 mile west), Catford (1 mile north-east), Perry Vale (1 mile west) and Sydenham (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (6 miles north-west), City of Westminster (8 miles north-west), Marylebone (8 miles north-west), Kensington (9 miles north-west), St Pancras (8 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include University Hospital Lewisham (1.6 miles north) and Municipal Borough of Bromley (2.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Downham Woodland Walk and Knight's Hill.
- Schools near Southend include Sedgehill School (0.6 miles south) and Allenby Tutorial Trust (1.3 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Fellowship Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
Towns and villages near Southend
What else we do in Southend
Why choose BBQ catering in Southend?
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. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our barbecue in Southend
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Cooked on site by our chef
Take a look at our pricing and menu ideas for your barbecue.
What happens on the day
With cover over the grill, the weather rarely holds us up, though your guests will want shelter if it rains. A summer barbecue in Southend stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it is dark by about 7:05pm.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We cook and serve when you are ready to eat.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Let us know about tight access
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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Southend: your questions answered
Could you cook in Forster Memorial Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Which station is closest to Southend?
Bellingham station, in Southend itself.
Can you do halal?
No. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
Once your date is fixed, especially for June to September. Short notice is still worth a try: send us your details through our quote form.
What do you need from the venue?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Tell us what’s available on site and we will confirm the rest when we quote.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
How do you handle food safety?
Meat is cooked until it is steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, following Food Standards Agency advice.
What do children generally eat?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
What comes off the grill
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Crunchy coleslaw suits barbecue food, and salads add freshness.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Perfect for your event in Southend
Proper vegetarian and vegan options
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. For example:
- Charity fundraisers
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Garden parties
If your garden is too small, a club or hall near Southend with outdoor space often works.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for every dish
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- If the price includes VAT
- Plates, china and cutlery
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
We set up on the spot we agreed and stay out of the way, so the event carries on around us.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, at extra cost.
Where the barbecue can go in Southend
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
- A green light from whoever owns the site
Southend 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- Sausages
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
- Salads
How we price a catered barbecue
Your quote depends on:
- Season and day of the week
- How many people are eating
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
- The venue or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away