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BBQ Catering in Waddon
Treat your guests to a catered BBQ at your event in Waddon. Our chef grills on site, so nobody you know is stuck at the barbecue.
- Retirement do’s
- Informal weddings
- School fairs and summer fêtes
BBQ catering for Waddon
Working with your venue
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
BBQ catering in Waddon, cooked on site
Food from a barbecue is best eaten hot off the grill, so we cook and serve through the agreed service time. Give us your serving time and we’ll plan around it. For retirement do’s and Fêtes, fairs and sports days, we will put together a menu of chicken skewers, beef burgers and beef brisket and more.
In a London neighbourhood like Waddon, the big question for a barbecue is where the grill can go. Many terraced houses have no side access, so tell us about a rear gate, a front garden or a yard, and send us a photo. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
- Where
- Waddon (CR0, CR2, SM6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Extras
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What BBQ catering costs
Your quote depends on:
- Site access
- The number of people
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel to Waddon
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers
- Where the event is
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
We set up on the spot we agreed and stay out of the way, so the event carries on around us.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Waddon: your questions answered
What if our house in Waddon has no side access?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard generally works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we’ll advise.
Could you cook in Duppas Hill?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
Summer is the busiest time, but we cook all year, with cover over the grill. Plan shelter for your guests.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
How many meats should we choose?
Three or four meats plus the vegetarian and vegan options suits most groups. A shorter menu also speeds up service.
What does the venue need to provide?
Mostly space and access: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We will confirm details when we quote.
What if it rains?
We bring cover for the grill, but guests will want shelter too.
Is the meat halal?
No. If guests need halal, arrange that separately; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
Why choose BBQ catering in Waddon?
You enjoy the barbecue instead of cooking it
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Waddon and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Family celebrations
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Charity fundraisers
- Street parties
If guests are travelling by rail, Waddon has its own station, Waddon station.
Questions to ask before you book
- How dietary needs are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Plates, china and cutlery
Waddon barbecues: local tips
Waddon is about 1 mile west of Croydon, in Greater London. We cover events in Waddon, along with the towns and villages around it. We bring barbecues to all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 9 miles away.
After a christening at a church such as Church of St George, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Historic houses near Waddon include Addington Palace (3.1 miles east) and Kingswood House (4.8 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
This part of Greater London takes in CR0, CR2 and SM6, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Local streets include Abbey Road, Alton Road and Epsom Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater events in Old Town (1 mile north-east), Bandonhill (1 mile west), Beddington (1 mile north-west), Russell Hill (1 mile south-west) and Roundshaw (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (9 miles north), City of Westminster (11 miles north), Marylebone (11 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include County Borough of Croydon (0.8 miles north-east) and Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (0.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Duppas Hill and Roundshaw Downs.
- Schools near Waddon include St Andrew's CofE School (less than half a mile north) and Rutherford School (1.4 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Waddon Hotel (less than half a mile north-west)
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Pulled pork
A pulled pork roll is a barbecue favourite, filling and easy to eat.
How it works
The barbecue goes on the agreed spot, so your event carries on around us. We will place the grill so smoke drifts away from guests. At midsummer, it’s light in Waddon until about 9:20pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it’s dark by about 7:05pm.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave the area tidy.
Before we arrive
- Include children in your numbers
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
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.
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A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to doing the barbecue yourself, no host is stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the cooking is in experienced hands. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our barbecue in Waddon
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- A full barbecue menu
See our pricing and BBQ menu ideas.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
Waddon 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 photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Waddon
- Beef brisket
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards