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Barbecue Catering in St Johns, Greater London
BBQ catering in St Johns for your event: hot food off the grill, salads and sides, and staff to serve.
- Evening wedding food
- Street parties
- Big birthday parties
Planning an event in St Johns?
BBQ catering in St Johns, cooked on site
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. Whether it’s Fêtes, fairs and sports days and neighbourhood parties, we can cook BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket for your guests.
Around St Johns, 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 a photo helps us check. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
- Area
- St Johns (SE13, SE10, SE8)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Also available
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the day works
We set up where we agreed and keep out of the way, and the rest of the space is yours. We’ll place the grill so smoke drifts away from guests. Sunset in St Johns is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so an early-evening barbecue is usually in daylight.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- We tidy up before we go.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Think about shelter for your guests
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in St Johns
Could you cook in Brookmill Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
What’s the nearest station to St Johns?
St Johns station, in St Johns itself.
Is there anything for vegans?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Let us know how many to expect.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Of course. With salads and potatoes, it is a proper meal on a plate; ask about china if you’d like it.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Can you do halal?
We don’t offer halal. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
Do you need anything from us?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Tell us what’s available on site and we’ll confirm the rest when we quote.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
After service, our staff clear up, leaving the spot tidy.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with a barbecue cooked by friends, a catered barbecue means everyone gets to be a guest, and the food is cooked by people who do it every week. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why St Johns hosts choose us
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- A full barbecue menu
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Cooked on site by our chef
Read how we price and BBQ menu ideas.
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About the food
BBQ ribs
For guests who love barbecue, the ribs are frequently the highlight.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
What BBQ catering costs
Each price is built from:
- Crockery choices
- Numbers
- Season and day of the week
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue if a few things are right. A quick checklist:
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
St Johns 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 are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the grill
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
Barbecue venues around St Johns
St Johns is about 4 miles south-east of London, in Greater London. We cover St Johns and its neighbours for events. St Johns is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
No room at home? A club near St Johns with a terrace or field can be a good alternative. Within reach of St Johns are historic houses such as Queen's House (1.1 miles north-east) and Eltham Palace (3.4 miles south-east). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking.
Anywhere in SE13, SE10 and SE8, we can cook on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Avon Road, Mill Lane and Clare Road or a nearby road, we will bring the barbecue to you. Being close to the A2210 and A2211, St Johns is easy for us to reach. Other places close to St Johns we cover include New Cross (1 mile west), Deptford (1 mile north), Lewisham (1 mile south-east), Telegraph Hill (1 mile west) and Ladywell (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (4 miles north-west), City of Westminster (6 miles north-west), Marylebone (6 miles north-west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north-west).
A little further out are Miller General Hospital (under half a mile north) and Nunhead (1.4 miles west). Within reach you will find Brookmill Road Local Nature Reserve and Tower Hill.
- Local schools include Addey and Stanhope School (under half a mile north-west) and Laban Centre (0.8 miles north)
- Local pubs include Wickham Arms (0.5 miles west)
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Why choose BBQ catering in St Johns?
Meat-free choices that aren’t an afterthought
In St Johns and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Community fun days
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Street parties
- Retirement do’s
For a fundraiser at a school like Ashmead Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel or access charges
- How dietary needs are handled
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- 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