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Catering Company in East Dulwich, Greater London
Catering for weddings, parties and staff days in East Dulwich: cooked outdoors under cover, with vegetarian and vegan options on every menu.
- Work events and open days
- Community fun days
- Garden parties
Event catering for East Dulwich
Event catering near East Dulwich
When you’re comparing caterers in East Dulwich, start with the menu. We keep it simple and generous: slow-roasted pork carved into rolls, or a barbecue with burgers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Whether it is wakes and care home days, we will put together a menu of beef brisket, pulled pork and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
Events in East Dulwich range from back-garden birthdays to office courtyards and school fairs. London gardens are often compact, so we look for a spot clear of fences and windows. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- East Dulwich (SE5, SE22, SE15)
- County
- Greater London
- Menus
- A carved hog roast or a barbecue
- Extras
- Halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve), salads and potatoes
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
East Dulwich questions
What if our house in East Dulwich has no side access?
Often, 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.
Could you cook in Brunswick Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What if our venue is indoors?
We cook outdoors under cover, but we can frequently serve inside if the venue agrees. Ask your venue what they allow.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you cover East Dulwich?
We do. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Hog roast or BBQ: which is better?
It depends on your guests: a hog roast suits a crowd, a barbecue suits mixed tastes. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest one.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
What about vegetarian guests?
Yes. There’s always a vegetarian and a vegan choice.
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Ask about allergies and diets when guests reply
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Count anyone who does not eat pork so we can plan lamb, chicken or beef
Our staff keep the serving table tidy through service, so it looks as good at the end as at the start.
Pair a hog roast with a barbecue for bigger events.
How we compare with other caterers
Not sure which to choose? A hog roast feeds a crowd at once and makes a centrepiece; a barbecue gives more choice. Why not both? Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why East Dulwich hosts choose us
- Hog roast and BBQ menus
- Cooked where you are
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- No surprises: everything in writing
See our pricing and how the two menus compare.
What affects the price in East Dulwich
Here’s what affects the price:
- Site access
- Numbers
- Crockery choices
- Season and day of the week
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
- The date and time of the event
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Towns and villages near East Dulwich
Other occasions in East Dulwich
Choosing caterers near East Dulwich
East Dulwich is about 3 miles south of London, in Greater London. We cater events of every size in East Dulwich. We cater 764 places in Greater London.
Schools such as Dog Kennel Hill School frequently need caterers for summer fairs and sports days. For anyone arriving by rail, East Dulwich station is in East Dulwich itself.
We bring hog roasts to events all over the SE5, SE22 and SE15 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on Rye Lane, Wren Road and Adys Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. East Dulwich sits on or near the A2214 and A2215, so getting the roaster to your event is simple. Other places close to East Dulwich we cover include Herne Hill (1 mile south-west), North Brixton (1 mile north-west), Bermondsey (2 miles north), West Norwood (2 miles south) and Stockwell (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in London (3 miles north), City of Westminster (5 miles north-west), Marylebone (5 miles north-west), Kensington (6 miles north-west), St Pancras (5 miles north) and Shoreditch (4 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Dulwich Community Hospital (within half a mile south-east) and Nunhead (1.4 miles east). Within reach you will find Knight's Hill and Centre for Wildlife Gardening.
- Schools near East Dulwich include The Charter School East Dulwich (under half a mile south-east) and The Charter School (less than half a mile south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Fox on the Hill pub (under half a mile north-west)
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
BBQ ribs
Glazed ribs turn a barbecue into a proper spread, alongside the other meats.
For event organisers in East Dulwich
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Perfect for your event in East Dulwich
No kitchen needed at the venue
As caterers in East Dulwich, we are booked for all kinds of events. Some of the most common are:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Birthdays and garden parties
- Christmas parties
- Gatherings after a service
If the day starts at a church like The Latter Rain Outpouring Revival Church, the food can be ready at a reception venue close by.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and any London charges
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether plates or china are included
- A clear list of what’s included
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
- Room for a serving table and a queue
As a London location, East Dulwich is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: tell us about side or rear access, steps and parking for our vehicle.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Beef burgers
Step by step
We set up under cover where we agreed, well before food time. With a hog roast we start early; with a barbecue we cook as people eat, so we plan our arrival around your serving time. For an evening event in East Dulwich, 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.
- First, you send us the occasion, date, venue and numbers.
- You get a menu suggestion and a quote.
- On the day, we set up outdoors under cover.
- At serving time, the chef cooks and the team serves.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Let us know about tight access
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards