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Barbecue Catering in Swiss Cottage, Greater London
Hosting a barbecue in Swiss Cottage without doing the cooking: we bring the barbecue, the food and the staff.
- Summer staff days
- Informal weddings
- Club open days
A barbecue near Swiss Cottage
Swiss Cottage: your questions answered
Can you get a barbecue into a London garden in Swiss Cottage?
Often, if there is a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we’ll advise.
Could you cook in Primrose Hill?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Let us know about allergies before the day.
Is the meat halal?
We don’t. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Let us know how many to expect.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Of course. A barbecue works as a plated meal with sides; ask about china if you’d like it.
BBQ catering in Swiss Cottage, cooked on site
Food from a barbecue is best eaten hot off the grill, so we cook and serve through the agreed service time. Tell us when you’d like to eat and we will work to it. Whether it is charity fundraisers and work barbecues, we will put together a menu of BBQ ribs, coleslaw and sausages.
Gardens in Swiss Cottage tend to be compact, with neighbours on both sides, so we look for a spot where smoke drifts away from windows and fences. Warn the neighbours: barbecue smoke travels. Everything is cooked through properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
- Where
- Swiss Cottage (NW3, NW8, NW6)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Also available
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Working with your venue
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Places near Swiss Cottage
More for events in Swiss Cottage
What happens on the day
A barbecue is cooked as people eat, so we time our arrival around your serving time. That keeps everything hot and fresh. By late September, sunset in Swiss Cottage is about 7:05pm; in December it’s about 3:55pm. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- 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.
- We serve as people come up.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Swiss Cottage
Hot food straight off the grill
People around Swiss Cottage book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Fundraising barbecues
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Club open days
- Retirement do’s
Clubs and leisure centres near Swiss Cottage can host a barbecue if there’s outdoor space.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Plates, china and cutlery
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with ordering takeaway, the cooking is part of the atmosphere, with the smell drawing people over. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Our chef at the grill, not you
See our pricing and our barbecue menu ideas.
The menu, dish by dish
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are quick to grill, so they keep the queue moving.
Beef brisket
For beef lovers, brisket is the one to choose, served on a plate or in a roll.
Swiss Cottage barbecues: local tips
Swiss Cottage is about 1 mile south of Hampstead, in Greater London. We cover events in Swiss Cottage. Swiss Cottage is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cater.
Churches such as Church of All Souls rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby typically does. Coming by train? South Hampstead station serves Swiss Cottage directly.
We cover events in every part of NW3, NW8 and NW6 and the streets around it. We can cater an event on streets such as Avenue Road, Acacia Road and Harben Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Swiss Cottage we cover include South Hampstead (1 mile north), St John's Wood (1 mile south), Haverstock (1 mile east), Belsize Park (1 mile east) and Primrose Hill (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in London (4 miles south-east), Kensington (3 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles south-east), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east) and Hoxton (4 miles east).
A little further out are Isokon Gallery (0.8 miles north-east) and Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth (0.7 miles south). The countryside around Swiss Cottage includes The Long Water and Primrose Hill.
- Local schools include Holy Trinity CofE Primary School (less than half a mile north-west) and St. Mary's Town and Country School (within half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Cafe Med pub (less than half a mile south-west)
- Other local spots include Metropolitan Borough of Hampstead (0.7 miles north-east) and Cecil Sharp House (1.1 miles east)
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we will work around it where possible.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Travel to Swiss Cottage
- Plates or china
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Send us the date, the address or NW3 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue with a little planning. A quick checklist:
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- A spot where smoke won’t blow into the house or marquee
Swiss Cottage 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.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away