Greater London · England
Catering Company in Bankside, Greater London
Hot, hearty food for your event in Bankside: cooked on site by our chef.
- Milestone birthdays
- Weddings
- Film and TV crews
Event catering in Bankside
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are quick to grill, which helps at busy times.
About our event catering in Bankside
We are event caterers who cook on site. In Bankside, that means a hog roast, a barbecue or both, cooked outdoors under cover at your venue, and our team serves and tidies up. Whether it is wakes and work events and open days, we can cook hog roast rolls with crackling, spit-roast lamb and salads and more.
Events in Bankside range from back-garden birthdays to office courtyards and school fairs. With neighbours close by, we pick a spot that keeps smoke and heat away from windows. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Location
- Bankside (SE1, EC4Y, EC4V)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- What we cook
- Hog roast, BBQ or both
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For event organisers in Bankside
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Choosing caterers near Bankside
Bankside is about 1 mile north of London, in Greater London. A hog roast suits events around Bankside, whatever the venue. We bring hog roasts to all 764 towns and villages across Greater London.
Planning an event in Bernie Spain Gardens? Any cooking there needs the landowner’s permission, normally the council’s. Nearby historic houses include Mansion House (0.6 miles north-east) and Dr Johnson's House (0.6 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check whether it uses approved caterers and allows cooking on site.
Here we cover the SE1, EC4Y and EC4V postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Bear Lane, Bush Lane and Swan Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Being close to the A201 and A300, Bankside is simple for us to get to for your event. Other places close to Bankside we cover include Blackfriars (1 mile north-west), Bermondsey (1 mile south-east), City of London (1 mile north-east), London (1 mile south) and Southwark (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Brompton (3 miles west) and Stockwell (3 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Gabriel's Wharf (within half a mile west) and County of London (0.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Bankside include Ludgate Hill and Barnsbury Wood.
- Schools near Bankside include St Andrew's and St John's Church of England Primary School (within half a mile south-west) and The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overy (0.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Founders Arms (under half a mile west)
- Local facilities include Barts Health Archives (0.6 miles north)
How we price your catering
Things that change the price:
- Travel to Bankside
- Season and day of the week
- Access to the cooking area
- Crockery choices
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Allergies we should know about
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Bankside
Hog roast, barbecue or both
People around Bankside book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Care home summer events
- Wakes
- Christmas parties
Local clubs near Bankside make good venues if there’s room outside to cook.
Before booking anyone
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
What the cooking area needs
Gardens, yards, car parks and fields can all work if a few things are right. Check these:
- A clear way in from where we park
- Clearance from walls, tents and overhanging branches
- Room for a serving table and a queue
Bankside is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access can be tight: let us know how we reach the cooking spot and where we can park.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- Hog roast rolls
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Potatoes
What happens on the day
A hog roast is cooked before serving and carved to order; a barbecue is cooked as people come up. Either way, we serve and tidy up. Evening events in Bankside need a little planning: daylight lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:05pm. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- We suggest a hog roast, a barbecue or both, and send a quote.
- We confirm the cooking spot with you or the venue.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We pack away and go.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
How we compare with other caterers
Compared with a formal plated meal, hog roast and barbecue food keeps things informal, though plates and sides make it a proper meal. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why us?
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Timed around your day
- A hog roast, a barbecue or both
- Cooked on site by our chef
Take a look at our prices page or hog roast or BBQ?.
Questions from Bankside
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Bankside?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard generally works. Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Which station is closest to Bankside?
London Blackfriars station, in Bankside itself.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Is it just hog roast?
Not at all: there is a full barbecue menu as well.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
What kind of caterers are you?
Hog roast and BBQ catering is what we do, plus salads, potatoes and meat-free choices. Tell us what you’re planning and we’ll suggest a menu.
Which menu suits our event?
A hog roast feeds everyone at once and makes a centrepiece; a barbecue offers more choice. For big events, both works well.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your event for a quote.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork so we can plan lamb, chicken or beef
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Request gluten-free rolls
We arrive well before food time and set up under cover, on the spot we agreed.
Add sides for a proper meal.
Nearby places to Bankside
More for events in Bankside
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards