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Barbecue Catering in Upper Holloway, Greater London
Fresh from the grill, served at your event in Upper Holloway: a full barbecue menu, with salads and potatoes on the side.
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Fundraising barbecues
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
Planning an event in Upper Holloway?
BBQ catering for your event in Upper Holloway
A barbecue suits mixed groups well, because there is beef, chicken and pork to choose from, plus halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Typical bookings include leaving parties and informal weddings, serving chicken skewers, beef burgers and coleslaw.
In a London neighbourhood like Upper Holloway, the big question for a barbecue is where the grill can go. If there is no side passage, a rear gate or yard may work, and send us a photo. Everything is cooked through properly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
- Where
- Upper Holloway (N19, N7, N6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with food vans, a single barbecue feeds your group together, with a menu planned around your guests. What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Six meats to choose from
- Planned to your running order
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Nearby places to Upper Holloway
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FAQs for Upper Holloway
Which station is closest to Upper Holloway?
Upper Holloway station, in Upper Holloway itself.
Could you cook in Whittington Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
You will get allergen information for everything we serve, and we can label the vegetarian and vegan options.
Do you offer halal meat?
We don’t offer halal. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
Yes. Many bigger events have both. Tell us your numbers and we will suggest a split.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes, and china is available on request.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
We bring cover for the grill, but guests will want shelter too.
What affects the price in Upper Holloway
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Crockery choices
- The date and time of year
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- Roughly how many people
- Any venue rules
- Allergies we should know about
- The venue or postcode
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
How the day works
Most barbecue food is cooked through service, so we time our arrival around your serving time. That keeps everything hot and fresh. Autumn and winter barbecues in Upper Holloway get dark early: about 7:05pm by late September and 3:55pm by December. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We check the space and quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave the area tidy.
How to prepare
- Think about where the smoke will drift
- Let us know about tight access
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area and pack away, so there is very little left for you to do.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, at extra cost.
Events we cater in Upper Holloway
Meat-free choices that aren’t an afterthought
Hosts in Upper Holloway book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Club open days
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Fundraising days
No room at home? A club near Upper Holloway with a terrace or field can be a good alternative.
What your quote should include
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether plates or china are included
What we serve, dish by dish
Beef brisket
Beef brisket is slow-cooked and sliced, rich and tender.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Where the barbecue can go in Upper Holloway
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A spot well clear of buildings
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- Space for our vehicle nearby
As a London location, Upper Holloway is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: 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 will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- Sausages
Upper Holloway barbecues: local tips
Upper Holloway is about 2 miles east of Hampstead, in Greater London. Thinking about a catered barbecue in Upper Holloway? We can help. We bring barbecues to 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Parks such as Whittington Park often have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like St John's Upper Holloway CofE Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
We cater events across the N19, N7 and N6 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Ward Road, Kiver Road and Foxham Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the barbecue to you. You will find Upper Holloway on the A103, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Upper Holloway, we also cover Tufnell Park (1 mile south), Dartmouth Park (1 mile south-west), Highgate (1 mile north-west), Nag's Head (1 mile south-east) and Holloway (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (5 miles south), City of Westminster (4 miles south), Marylebone (3 miles south), Kensington (5 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles south) and Shoreditch (4 miles south-east).
A little further out are Montfichet's Tower (3.8 miles south) and Hornsey (1.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Upper Holloway include Dartmouth Park Hill and Parkland Walk.
- Nearby schools include City of London Academy (within half a mile north-east) and Asanté Academy of Chinese Medicine (1.2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Mother Red Cap pub (within half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Vaughan Williams Memorial Library (2 miles south)
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away