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BBQ Catering for Wapping
A catered barbecue for your event in Wapping: grilled on site with staff to serve and clear, so you can enjoy the day.
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Summer staff days
- Back-garden get-togethers
A barbecue near Wapping
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- Permission from the venue or landowner
Wapping 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.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
BBQ catering in Wapping, cooked on site
Hosting a barbecue generally means shopping, prepping, cooking and clearing. A catered barbecue takes all of that off your hands, so you can enjoy your own event. Popular choices include beef burgers, halloumi skewers and chicken skewers, and we’re regularly asked to cater evening wedding food and close and cul-de-sac parties.
From a family garden to an office courtyard, barbecues in Wapping come in all shapes. Let us know about the route in. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Location
- Wapping (E1, E1W, SE16)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Request gluten-free rolls
On the day, we arrive in good time to set up, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Wapping barbecues: local tips
Wapping is about 1 mile south-east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. Planning a catered barbecue in Wapping? We can help. Wapping is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cater.
If guests are travelling by rail, Wapping station serves Wapping directly. Within reach of Wapping are historic houses such as Mansion House (1.3 miles west) and Dr Johnson's House (2.1 miles west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book.
We cover events in every part of E1, E1W and SE16 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include West Lane, Tunnel Road and Glamis Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. Being close to the A101 and A1210, Wapping is easy for us to reach for your event. If your venue is just outside Wapping, we also cover St George in the East (1 mile north-west), East End of London (1 mile north-east), Shadwell (1 mile east), Whitechapel (1 mile north-west) and Ratcliff (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as City of Westminster (4 miles west), Marylebone (4 miles west), Kensington (6 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles north-west), Walthamstow (6 miles north) and Hampstead (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Tower of London (0.7 miles west) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (1 mile south-east). Within reach you will find St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
- Local schools include Hermitage Primary School (less than half a mile south-west) and Mulberry School for Girls (0.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include Town of Ramsgate pub (within half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Minories (0.7 miles west) and Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1.1 miles north-west)
For event organisers in Wapping
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Events we cater in Wapping
Nobody in your party stuck at the grill
People around Wapping book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Sports clubs and team events
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Leaving parties
Churches such as St Peter's rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby normally does.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, china and cutlery
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Any travel or access charges
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Chicken skewers
Chicken on skewers suits mingling guests, with salad or in a roll.
How the day works
We set up where we agreed and keep out of the way, so your event carries on around us. We will place the grill so smoke drifts away from guests. Autumn and winter barbecues in Wapping get dark early: about 7:05pm by late September and 3:55pm by December. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- We tidy up before we go.
Before we arrive
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Wapping: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Wapping?
Wapping station, in Wapping itself.
Can you get a barbecue into a London garden in Wapping?
Frequently, if there’s a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we will advise.
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.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Will children like the BBQ?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Let us know numbers for children.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Beef burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Sides include salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with ordering takeaway, a barbecue becomes part of the event, and the grill becomes a gathering point. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Wapping hosts choose us
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
Read our pricing or BBQ menu ideas.
Places near Wapping
Other occasions in Wapping
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The date and time of year
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
- Distance from us
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, send us:
- Where the event is
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away