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BBQ Catering in Waterloo
BBQ catering for events in Waterloo: grilled on site with staff to serve and clear, so you can relax with your guests.
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
A barbecue near Waterloo
The process
If timings shift on the day, let your contact know, and we’ll adjust where we can. Barbecue food is cooked through service, so it is flexible. For an evening barbecue in Waterloo, think about light: daylight lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:05pm. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- 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 clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about where the smoke will drift
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
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BBQ catering in Waterloo, cooked on site
BBQ catering means we bring the barbecue and do the cooking. Our chef grills on site in Waterloo, under cover, and our staff serve and clear. For school fairs and summer fêtes and team days and staff summer parties, we can cook pulled pork, BBQ ribs and beef brisket and more.
Gardens in Waterloo tend to be compact, with neighbours on both sides, so we look for a spot where smoke drifts away from windows and fences. A word with the neighbours beforehand always helps. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Waterloo (SE1, SE11, WC2N)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Extras
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Waterloo
Can you do a barbecue in Jubilee Gardens?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What if our house in Waterloo has no side access?
Frequently, 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.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
How many meats should we choose?
Not typically. Mix quick-grilled items with pulled pork or brisket and we will advise on the rest.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes. With salads and potatoes, it’s a proper meal on a plate.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, following Food Standards Agency advice.
Is clearing up included?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
What we serve, dish by dish
Pulled pork
A pulled pork roll is a barbecue favourite, filling and easy to eat.
Beef burgers
A burger is the barbecue classic, loved by most ages.
Who books BBQ catering in Waterloo?
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Waterloo. Some of the most common are:
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Family celebrations
- Work barbecues
- Fundraising days
Among the historic houses close to Waterloo are Benjamin Franklin House (0.7 miles north-west) and Dr Johnson's House (1 mile north). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether plates or china are included
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we’ll adjust where we can.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Nearby places to Waterloo
Other occasions in Waterloo
Planning a barbecue in Waterloo
Waterloo is about 1 mile west of London, in Greater London. Planning a catered barbecue in Waterloo? We can help. Waterloo is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
If the day starts at a church like Christ Church, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. PTAs at schools such as Oasis Academy Johanna frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days.
Events anywhere in SE1, SE11 and WC2N start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Local streets include York Road, Spur Road and Bear Lane; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. You’ll find Waterloo on the A301 and A302, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. For events just outside Waterloo, we cover South Bank (1 mile north-west), Bankside (1 mile north-east), Adelphi (1 mile north-west), Temple (1 mile north) and Charing Cross (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west) and Orpington (12 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Liberty of the Savoy (0.7 miles north-west) and Florence Nightingale Museum (within half a mile west). Within reach you’ll find Ludgate Hill and Bellenden Road Nature Garden.
- Schools near Waterloo include Oasis Academy South Bank (within half a mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The Duke of Sussex pub (under half a mile east)
- Local facilities include Lambeth Palace Library (less than half a mile south-west)
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, 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, especially on the day.
How we price a catered barbecue
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Send us the date, the address or SE1 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
As a London location, Waterloo 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 you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to a hog roast, a barbecue gives more choice, with beef, chicken and pork rather than one main meat. A hog roast is the bigger spectacle, so for bigger events, why not both?. The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Why book with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
Take a look at how we price or our barbecue menu ideas.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away