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Event Catering for Croydon
Catering for weddings, parties and staff days in Croydon: cooked on site, with meat-free choices for every guest.
- Corporate days
- Festive parties
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
Event catering for Croydon
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Event catering in Croydon, served hot
Whoever you book in Croydon, you want three things from your caterers: hot food, good timing and a tidy finish. We deliver all three, cooked on site. Whether it’s community fun days and wakes, we can cook rotisserie chicken, pulled pork and beef burgers and more.
Events in Croydon range from back-garden birthdays to office courtyards and school fairs. London gardens are frequently compact, so we look for a spot clear of fences and windows. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
- Where
- Croydon (CR0, CR2, CR9, CR8)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menus
- A carved hog roast or a barbecue
- Extras
- Vegetarian and vegan options, salads and sides
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
When everyone has eaten, our staff tidy up, leaving the spot as we found it.
For a long event, a hog roast at lunch and a barbecue later can work.
Nearby places to Croydon
What else we do in Croydon
What affects the price in Croydon
Things that change the price:
- Menu choices and extras
- The date and time of year
- Distance from us
- Site access
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Room for a serving table and a queue
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
Croydon 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Beef brisket
- Rotisserie chicken
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
Common questions in Croydon
What if our house in Croydon has no side access?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard usually works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we will advise.
What’s the nearest station to Croydon?
Croydon has its own station: South Croydon station.
Should we choose a hog roast or a barbecue?
It depends on your guests: a hog roast suits a crowd, a barbecue suits mixed tastes. Tell us about the event and we will suggest one.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates; china is extra and on request.
Can you feed a big crowd?
Yes. A hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and for big events many hosts add a barbecue. Tell us your numbers and timings and we will plan the service.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
We cook outdoors under cover, so a shower will not stop the food, though your guests will want shelter if it rains. In Croydon, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us about the event: what it is, when and where.
- We suggest a hog roast, a barbecue or both, and send a quote.
- We confirm the cooking spot with you or the venue.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We pack away and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Croydon events: venues and access
Croydon is about 9 miles south of London, in Greater London. Croydon is well within our area for events and the places nearby. We cover 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 9 miles away.
Local clubs near Croydon make good venues if there’s room outside to cook. Parks such as Park Hill Recreation Ground typically need council permission for caterers, so check first.
We bring hog roasts to events all over CR0, CR2, CR9 and CR8 and the streets around it. From High Street, Church Road and Ruskin Square or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Being close to the A235 and B243, Croydon is easy for us to reach with the roaster. Other places close to Croydon we cover include Purley (2 miles south-west), Thornton Heath (2 miles north), Carshalton (3 miles west), Beckenham (4 miles north-east) and Coulsdon (4 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in London (9 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north), Marylebone (11 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (1.2 miles south-west) and Croydon University Hospital (1.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Roundshaw Downs and Duppas Hill.
- Local schools include Cambridge Tutors College (less than half a mile east) and Rutherford School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Keg & Grill pub (within half a mile west)
- Local facilities include County Borough of Croydon (under half a mile north-west)
Organising for someone else?
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
How we compare with other caterers
Compared with a buffet caterer, our food comes hot, straight from the roaster or grill. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What you get with us
- Cooked where you are
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Timed around your day
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
See our prices page and hog roast or BBQ?.
Why choose event catering in Croydon?
Vegetarian and vegan options on every menu
In Croydon and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Christmas parties
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Weddings
- Birthdays and garden parties
If the day starts at a church like St Andrew's, the food can be ready at a reception venue close by.
What your quote should include
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether VAT is included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How dietary needs are handled
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards