Greater London · England
Catering Company in Barbican Estate, Greater London
Caterers for events in Barbican Estate: we cook on site, outdoors under cover, so no kitchen is needed. Hog roast, BBQ or both.
- Work events and open days
- Care home days
- Location shoots
Planning an event in Barbican Estate?
Event catering in Barbican Estate, served hot
We’re event caterers who cook on site. In Barbican Estate, that means a hog roast, a barbecue or both, cooked outdoors under cover at your venue, with our staff serving and clearing. Typical bookings include wakes and work events and open days, with beef brisket, salads and spit-roast lamb.
Getting our equipment into a London venue in Barbican Estate needs a little planning: parking for our vehicle and a route to the cooking spot. We will plan the rest. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Location
- Barbican Estate (EC1V, EC2A, EC1Y)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Hog roast and BBQ menus
- Alongside
- Vegetarian and vegan options, salads and sides
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Plates or china
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
- Season and day of the week
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Catering an event in Barbican Estate
Barbican Estate is about 1 mile north of London, in Greater London. Barbican Estate is well within our area for events. We bring hog roasts to 764 places in Greater London.
For guests coming by train, Moorgate station serves Barbican Estate directly. Local clubs near Barbican Estate make good venues if there is room outside to cook.
Events anywhere in EC1V, EC2A and EC1Y start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. From Oat Lane, Shoe Lane and Long Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Main roads around Barbican Estate include the A1 and A40, so getting the roaster to your event is simple. Other places close to Barbican Estate we cover include City of London (1 mile south), Farringdon (1 mile west), Smithfield (1 mile west), St Luke's (1 mile north) and Finsbury (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include City of Westminster (3 miles west), Kensington (5 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west) and Brompton (3 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Gabriel's Wharf (1 mile south-west) and County of London (less than half a mile south). Within reach you will find Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Schools near Barbican Estate include Charterhouse Square School (under half a mile north-west) and Central Foundation Boys' School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Jugged Hare pub (less than half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include Barts Health Archives (under half a mile south-west)
Occasions we serve in Barbican Estate
Hot food, cooked where you are
However big or small the event in Barbican Estate, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Work Christmas parties
- Film and TV crews
- Work events and open days
- Community fun days
Historic houses near Barbican Estate include Mansion House (0.5 miles south-east) and Dr Johnson's House (0.6 miles south-west). Historic venues often have approved caterer lists, so check early.
What to look for in a quote
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Travel and any London charges
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A green light from whoever owns the site
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and trees
As a London location, Barbican Estate 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we cook
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- Rotisserie chicken
- Sausages
- Potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
When everyone has eaten, our staff tidy up, so there is very little left to do.
Add sides for a proper meal.
Organising for someone else?
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.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
How it works
If timings shift on the day, let your contact know, and we’ll work around it. Winter events in Barbican Estate are dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting and somewhere warm to eat.
- Tell us about the event: what it is, when and where.
- You get a menu suggestion and a price.
- We agree where we’ll cook.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We pack away and go.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Think about shelter for your guests
Getting a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
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About the food
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Hog roast, BBQ or something else?
Next to catering it yourself, nobody you know spends the event cooking, and the food is in professional hands. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why Barbican Estate hosts choose us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Cooked where you are
- Hog roast and BBQ menus
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Read our pricing and our hog roast and BBQ comparison.
Also near Barbican Estate
Other occasions in Barbican Estate
FAQs for Barbican Estate
What’s the nearest station to Barbican Estate?
Moorgate station, in Barbican Estate itself.
What if our house in Barbican Estate has no side access?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard normally works. Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Do you do small parties?
Send us the details and we will tell you honestly what fits. For smaller numbers, a barbecue is often the best fit.
Hog roast or BBQ: which is better?
That depends on who’s coming: if most eat pork and you want a centrepiece, a hog roast; if you want variety, a barbecue. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest one.
Can you feed a big crowd?
Yes. A hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and for big events many hosts add a barbecue. Give us rough numbers and the serving time and we’ll suggest a plan.
Does the venue need a kitchen?
No kitchen needed: all we need is a level spot outdoors with access.
Do you supply china?
Plates come as standard, with china available on request, quoted separately.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards