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Event Catering in Islington
Looking for caterers in Islington? We cook on site at your event: a carved hog roast, a barbecue, or the two together.
- Film and TV crews
- Community fun days
- Garden parties
Planning an event in Islington?
What happens on the day
Your serving time sets our timings: a hog roast needs us there hours ahead, a barbecue a little less. Either way, it is ready on time. Sunset in Islington is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which gives summer events long evenings.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- You get a menu suggestion and a price.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Give us a contact number for the day
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or N1 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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How our event catering works in Islington
Whoever you book in Islington, you want three things from your caterers: hot food, good timing and a tidy finish. That’s how we work, with a hog roast or a barbecue. Whether it’s festive parties and gatherings after a service, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls with crackling and beef brisket.
In Islington, we cater in gardens, yards, playgrounds and office courtyards. 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.
- Location
- Islington (N1, N7, NW1, EC1V)
- County
- Greater London
- What we cook
- Hog roast and BBQ menus
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Choosing caterers near Islington
Islington is about 3 miles north-east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Islington is well within our area for events and the places nearby. Islington is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
If the day starts at a church like St Mary's Church, the food can be ready at a reception venue close by. Among the historic houses close to Islington are Dr Johnson's House (1.6 miles south) and Mansion House (1.9 miles south). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking.
Anywhere in N1, N7, NW1 and EC1V, we can bring the roaster to you. We can cater an event on streets such as Gibson Square, Old Royal Free Square and Cloudesley Square or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Being close to the B515 and A5203, Islington is easy for us to reach. If your venue is just outside Islington, we also cover Angel (1 mile south), Pentonville (1 mile south), Shoreditch (1 mile south-east), Highbury (1 mile north) and Hoxton (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in London (3 miles south), City of Westminster (3 miles south-west), Kensington (5 miles south-west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (3 miles west) and Ruislip (13 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Brunswick Centre (1.3 miles south-west) and Queer Britain (0.8 miles west). Open spaces near Islington include Barnsbury Wood and Ludgate Hill.
- Schools near Islington include St Mary's CofE Primary School (within half a mile east) and Islington Green School (less than half a mile south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The King's Head Public House (less than half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Metropolitan Borough of Islington (less than half a mile north-east) and Pilsudski Institute of London (1.4 miles south-west)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Find out who avoids pork so we can plan lamb, chicken or beef
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Ask about allergies and diets when guests reply
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
All the cooking kit comes with us, so there is nothing for you to find or hire for the cooking.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Nearby places to Islington
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FAQs for Islington
Could you cook in Barnard Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What if our house in Islington has no side access?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard generally works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we will advise.
Do you cater large events?
Yes: a hog roast is ideal for large numbers, and a barbecue can be added. Tell us your numbers and timings and we will suggest a plan.
Can you cater somewhere with no kitchen?
No. Everything is cooked outdoors on site, which is why we can cater almost anywhere.
How soon do dates go?
Once you know the date. But ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
What sort of catering do you do?
We cook on site at your event: hog roast and BBQ menus, with meat-free options. We serve and tidy up.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
Is our event too small?
Tell us your numbers and we will suggest what works. A barbecue can suit smaller groups well.
Why choose us as your caterers in Islington?
Next to a drop-off caterer, we stay, cook and serve, then clear the serving area. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why Islington hosts choose us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- A hog roast, a barbecue or both
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read our pricing and hog roast or BBQ?.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear way in from where we park
- Enough room for people to queue
- Permission from the venue or landowner
As a London location, Islington 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’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we cook
- Pulled pork
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Sausages
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Coleslaw
Who books event catering in Islington?
Hog roast, barbecue or both
As caterers in Islington, we’re booked for all kinds of events. Some of the most common are:
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Birthdays and garden parties
- Corporate days
- Work Christmas parties
Clubs and leisure centres near Islington often host events with outdoor space for caterers.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether plates or china are included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Site access
- Crockery choices
- The journey to the venue
- Which meats and sides you choose
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The address or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- An estimate of numbers
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
If you are organising for someone else, 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.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards