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Barbecue Catering in St James's, Greater London
Thinking about a catered barbecue in St James's? We cook outdoors under cover, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Neighbourhood parties
- Fundraising days
BBQ catering for St James's
BBQ catering for your event in St James's
BBQ catering means we bring the barbecue and do the cooking. We cook on site at your event in St James's, outdoors under cover, and our staff serve and clear. On the menu are BBQ ribs, coleslaw and beef burgers, and we’re frequently booked for back-garden get-togethers and reunions and family get-togethers.
From a family garden to an office courtyard, barbecues in St James's come in all shapes. Let us know about the route in, including steps, narrow gates and parking for our vehicle. You get a barbecue without the work: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
- Where
- St James's (W1F, W1D, W1J)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Alongside
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
A catered BBQ in St James's: what to know
St James's is about 1 mile south-east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Events in St James's are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. St James's is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cater.
For a fundraiser at a school like Soho Parish CofE Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. If your garden is too small, a club or hall near St James's with outdoor space frequently works.
Wherever your event is in W1F, W1D and W1J, we can bring the barbecue to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as Duck Lane, Bruton Lane and Bridle Lane or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the barbecue. You’ll find St James's on the A4 and A400, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Chinatown (1 mile north), Charing Cross (1 mile east), Soho (1 mile north), West End (1 mile north-east) and Burlington Estate (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Kensington (3 miles west), Shoreditch (3 miles north-east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles east) and Hampstead (4 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find St James Workhouse (within half a mile north-west) and Montfichet's Tower (1.4 miles east). Open spaces near St James's include St. James's Park Lake and Ludgate Hill.
- Schools near St James's include LITE Regal International School (0.5 miles west) and Harris Westminster Sixth Form (0.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Tom Cribb pub (under half a mile north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include London Library (under half a mile south-west) and Westminster St James (within half a mile west)
Places near St James's
Also in St James's
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Sausages
Barbecued sausages are always popular, in a roll or on a plate.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with hiring a venue’s in-house menu, you pick the meats, the sides and the meat-free options yourself, and eat outdoors. 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 with us
- Timed around your day
- Cooked on site by our chef
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Six meats to choose from
See our prices page and our barbecue menu ideas.
How we price a catered barbecue
We do not use a fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
- The date and time of the event
- The address or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
Most barbecue food is cooked through service, so we arrive ahead of food time and cook to demand. That keeps everything hot and fresh. At midsummer, it is light in St James's until about 9:20pm, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. In late September, it’s dark by about 7:05pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and get the grill hot.
- We cook and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
- Send final numbers in good time
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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St James's: your questions answered
Can you get a barbecue into a London garden in St James's?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard generally works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we will advise.
Which station is closest to St James's?
St James's has its own station: London Charing Cross station.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
Yes. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Our chef cooks outdoors, under cover, at your event, with our staff serving and clearing.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Sides include salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes. A barbecue works as a plated meal with sides; ask about china if you’d like it.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Events we cater in St James's
Cooked in front of your guests
In St James's and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Informal weddings
- Neighbourhood parties
- Community fun days
For guests coming by train, London Charing Cross station is in St James's itself.
What to look for in a quote
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether VAT is included
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether travel is included
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.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
Running late? Let us know, and we’ll work around it where possible.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Space, access and the venue
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what helps:
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
As a London location, St James's 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 are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the grill
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- Beef burgers
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards