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BBQ Catering in Surrey Quays
Six barbecue meats and proper vegetarian and vegan options, grilled at your venue in Surrey Quays by our chef. Our staff serve and clear.
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Club open days
BBQ catering in Surrey Quays
FAQs for Surrey Quays
What’s the nearest station to Surrey Quays?
Surrey Quays station, in Surrey Quays itself.
Can you get a barbecue into a London garden in Surrey Quays?
Often, if there’s a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Is the meat halal?
No. If guests need halal, arrange that separately.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Meat is cooked until it’s steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, following Food Standards Agency advice.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Usually, yes: simple food in a roll suits most children. Give us a rough number of children.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Midweek dates are generally easier to get. Send us your details through our quote form.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season, with cover over the grill. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
BBQ catering in Surrey Quays, served hot
Barbecue food is sociable food: people gather round the grill and come back for seconds. In Surrey Quays, we’ll set up where it suits your event. On the menu are beef brisket, halloumi skewers and beef burgers, and we’re frequently booked for close and cul-de-sac parties and charity fundraisers.
In Surrey Quays, the barbecue might go in a garden, a school playground or a works yard. Tell us how we get the equipment in, including steps, narrow gates and parking for our vehicle. You get a barbecue without the work: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
- Where
- Surrey Quays (SE16, SE8, SE15)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Extras
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
We set up on the spot we agreed and stay out of the way, so the event carries on around us.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
About the food
Pulled pork
Slow-cooked pork, pulled apart, piled into rolls, often with coleslaw.
Beef brisket
For beef lovers, brisket is the one to choose, served on a plate or in a roll.
Occasions we serve in Surrey Quays
A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
In Surrey Quays, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Fundraising days
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Club open days
For guests coming by train, there’s a station right in Surrey Quays: Surrey Quays station.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether travel is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What BBQ catering costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Access to the cooking area
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or SE16 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Surrey Quays
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
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A catered BBQ in Surrey Quays: what to know
Surrey Quays is about 2 miles south-east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. Hosts in Surrey Quays book us for events of all sizes. Surrey Quays is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
Clubs and leisure centres near Surrey Quays can host a barbecue if there’s outdoor space. Historic houses near Surrey Quays include Queen's House (1.9 miles south-east) and Mansion House (2.4 miles north-west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking.
Here we cover the SE16, SE8 and SE15 postcode area. Your event could be at a house on Bush Road, Gomm Road and Lower Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Surrey Quays sits on or near the A200 and A2208, which makes travel to your event easy. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Rotherhithe (1 mile north), Surrey Canal (1 mile south-west), South Bermondsey (1 mile south-west), Millwall (1 mile east) and North Greenwich (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover City of Westminster (5 miles west), Marylebone (5 miles west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles north-west), Shoreditch (3 miles north-west) and Walthamstow (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Nunhead (1.7 miles south) and St Olave's Hospital (0.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Lavender Pond and Tower Hill.
- Local schools include Bacon's College (0.7 miles north) and Spa School (1 mile west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Surrey Docks pub (under half a mile north-west)
Step by step
The barbecue goes on the agreed spot, and the rest of the space is yours. Smoke drifts, so we’ll think about the wind with you. Evening barbecues in Surrey Quays need a little planning: daylight lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:05pm. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- Send a photo of where the barbecue could go.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We clear up so you do not have to.
How to prepare
- Include children in your numbers
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
As a London location, Surrey Quays 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the grill
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, on a menu you’ve agreed in advance. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why Surrey Quays hosts choose us
- Served at the time you choose
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Read our pricing and BBQ menu ideas.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away