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Event Catering in St Mary Cray
Looking for caterers in St Mary Cray? We cook on site at your event: slow-roasted pork, burgers, ribs, brisket and more.
- School fairs and sports days
- Milestone birthdays
- Christmas parties
Planning an event in St Mary Cray?
Event catering in St Mary Cray, served hot
Unlike kitchen-based caterers, we cook outdoors at your venue. In St Mary Cray, that opens up gardens, fields, car parks and marquees. For milestone birthdays and christmas parties, we can cook halloumi skewers, spit-roast lamb and hog roast rolls with crackling for your guests.
Looking for caterers in St Mary Cray? In London, the cooking spot and access matter most. We need an outdoor space and a route in, which rules out some flats but suits most gardens, yards and courtyards. A picture helps. Our staff serve and clear, so you can enjoy the event.
- Location
- St Mary Cray (BR5, BR6, BR7)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- What we cook
- Hog roast and BBQ menus
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, especially for guests who don’t eat pork.
Other occasions in St Mary Cray
Perfect for your event in St Mary Cray
Hot food, cooked where you are
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near St Mary Cray:
- Garden parties
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Weddings and evening receptions
Within reach of St Mary Cray are historic houses such as Bromley Palace (3.8 miles west) and Hall Place and Gardens (4.5 miles north-east). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking.
What your quote should include
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
How it works
On the day, we arrive in good time and set up under cover on the agreed spot. With a hog roast we start early; with a barbecue we cook as people eat, so we plan our arrival around your serving time. Around midsummer it stays light in St Mary Cray until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so most summer events eat in daylight. In December it’s 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.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: 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
Event catering in St Mary Cray: what to know
St Mary Cray is about 11 miles south-east of London, in Greater London. We are happy to travel to St Mary Cray for events and the places nearby. We cater 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 11 miles away.
For guests coming by train, St Mary Cray station serves St Mary Cray directly. Churches such as Church of St Mary rarely have room to cook, but a hall or garden nearby normally does. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of St Mary Cray, with plenty of countryside venues nearby. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules for outside caterers and cooking, so check with yours.
We cater events across the BR5, BR6 and BR7 postcode area. Local streets include New Road, Kent Road and Park Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. St Mary Cray is on the A224, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. For events just outside St Mary Cray, we cover Orpington (1 mile south), Chislehurst (2 miles north-west), Sidcup (3 miles north), Bromley (4 miles west) and Eltham (4 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles north-west), City of Westminster (14 miles north-west), Marylebone (14 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include London Borough of Bromley Museum (0.9 miles south) and Lullingstone Castle (4.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Summer Hill and The Warren.
- Schools near St Mary Cray include Walsingham School (0.9 miles north) and Harris Academy Orpington (1.2 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Blue Anchor Public House (under half a mile north-east)
How we price your catering
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The date and time of year
- The number of people
- Menu choices and extras
- Whether you want china
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers
- Dietary requirements
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Where we can cook in St Mary Cray
The cooking area is what matters most. Here’s what helps:
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- A clear way in from where we park
- Enough room for people to queue
As a London location, St Mary Cray is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: let us know how we reach the cooking spot and where we can park.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
- Sausages
- Beef brisket
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Find out who avoids pork so we can plan lamb, chicken or beef
- Tell us about children’s numbers
We bring the cooking equipment with us, so there’s nothing for you to find or hire for the cooking.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Common questions in St Mary Cray
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Could you cook in Jubilee Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What sort of catering do you do?
Hog roast and BBQ catering is what we do, plus salads, potatoes and meat-free choices. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest the food.
Hog roast or BBQ: which is better?
A hog roast is the showpiece; a barbecue offers more choice. For big events, both works well.
Can you feed a big crowd?
Yes: a hog roast is ideal for large numbers, and a barbecue can be added. Give us rough numbers and the serving time and we will plan the service.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Is our event too small?
Share your numbers and we’ll advise.
Do you offer halal meat?
No. If guests need halal, arrange that separately.
For event organisers in St Mary Cray
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Hog roast, BBQ or something else?
Compared with a formal plated meal, hog roast and barbecue food keeps things informal, but it can still be served on plates with sides. 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.
Why book with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Two menus to choose from
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Our staff serve and clear
Read our prices page or how the two menus compare.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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