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BBQ Catering for Wanstead
Thinking about a catered barbecue in Wanstead? We cook outdoors under cover, with halloumi skewers and a vegan option for non-meat eaters.
- Fundraising barbecues
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Big birthday parties
Book a BBQ in Wanstead
BBQ catering in Wanstead, cooked on site
Barbecues are good at pleasing everyone, because there’s beef, chicken and pork to choose from, plus halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. We serve BBQ ribs, halloumi skewers and coleslaw, and we’re often booked for close and cul-de-sac parties and club open days.
Gardens in Wanstead tend to be compact, with neighbours on both sides, so placing the grill so smoke clears the houses matters. A word with the neighbours beforehand always helps. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Location
- Wanstead (E11, E18)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Extras
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Wanstead
Hot food straight off the grill
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Wanstead. For example:
- Garden parties
- Work barbecues
- Retirement do’s
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
Thinking of a barbecue in Valentines Park? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, normally the council’s.
Comparing caterers
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What crockery is supplied
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether VAT is included
Wanstead barbecues: local tips
Wanstead is about 2 miles south of Woodford, in Greater London. Events in Wanstead are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Wanstead is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cater. Our nearest city page is London, about 8 miles away.
Historic houses near Wanstead include Valentines Mansion (1.6 miles east) and Sutton House (4 miles south-west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. Churches such as Wanstead United Reformed Church rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby usually does.
We bring barbecues to events all over the E11 and E18 postcode area. Your event could be at a house on High Street, Grove Park and The Avenue, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Wanstead is on the A1008, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. Other places close to Wanstead we cover include Snaresbrook (1 mile north-west), Redbridge (1 mile east), Bushwood Area of Leytonstone (1 mile south-west), Aldersbrook (1 mile south) and South Woodford (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover London (8 miles south-west), City of Westminster (9 miles south-west), Marylebone (9 miles south-west), Kensington (11 miles south-west), St Pancras (7 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (6 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Cann Hall (1.6 miles south-west) and Wanstead Hospital (0.5 miles north). The countryside around Wanstead includes Hollow Pond and Ainslie Wood.
- Schools near Wanstead include Wanstead High School (within half a mile south-east) and Forest School (1 mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The George pub (under half a mile south-west)
Common questions in Wanstead
Could you cook in Valentines Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you get a barbecue into a London garden in Wanstead?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard usually works. Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Burgers and sausages are normally the children’s favourites, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Let us know numbers for children.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
What if it rains?
We cook under cover, so rain isn’t a problem for the food. Plan somewhere dry for your guests to eat.
What does the venue need to provide?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Let us know about the site and we will confirm what we need.
How many meats should we choose?
Not generally. Mix quick-grilled items with pulled pork or brisket and we’ll advise on the rest.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
A closer look at the menu
Pulled pork
Slow-cooked pork, pulled apart, and served in a soft roll, often with coleslaw.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
How it works
We get there well ahead of food time, so the grill is hot by the time you want to eat. The smell soon brings people over. Sunset in Wanstead is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We set up under cover before service.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Think about where the smoke will drift
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in Wanstead
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
- Site access
- Crockery choices
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Roughly how many people
- The address or postcode
- Any venue rules
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
Running late? Let us know, and we’ll work around it where possible.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue if a few things are right. Check these:
- A green light from whoever owns the site
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
Wanstead 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.
Popular choices
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Chicken skewers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
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Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with a barbecue cooked by friends, a catered barbecue means everyone gets to be a guest, and food safety is in professional hands. What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Why book our barbecue in Wanstead
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Our staff serve and clear
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read our pricing and our barbecue menu ideas.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards