PRICE GUIDE · EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT · 2026–2027
BBQ Catering cost in the UK
£10–£50 per head. Typically £25.
BBQ catering costs roughly £10–£50 per head in the UK, with £25 a head typical for a mixed grill with sides. Burgers and sausages sit at the bottom; skewers, steaks, live cooking and staff take the price up.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does a BBQ catering cost in the UK?
| Low end | £10 | burgers and sausages for a large group |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £25 | what most people pay |
| High end | £50 | gourmet meats with live cooking and staff |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the event suppliers near you.
What moves the price
- Meat and menu — burgers and sausages cost the BBQ caterer far less than steak, lamb and speciality skewers
- Sides and salads — a generous spread of salads, breads and desserts adds to the per-head BBQ price
- Guest numbers — smaller barbecues often carry a minimum charge, so each head costs more
- Staff and grill chefs — live cooking needs chefs at the grill throughout the service
- Weather cover — a gazebo or covered cooking area for a British summer adds to the setup
- Travel and gas — a rural field venue means extra mileage and fuel for the BBQ caterer
WHAT YOU GET
What a BBQ catering booking includes
Takes: Setup takes an hour or two, with food usually served over one to two hours. Not included: Drinks, desserts, a covered serving area, crockery hire and extra staff for table service are often priced on top of the BBQ per head.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common BBQ catering jobs
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How to pay less
- Keep the BBQ menu to burgers, sausages and one premium meat rather than several
- Choose self-service BBQ sides instead of table service from catering staff
- Hold the barbecue on a weekday or outside the peak summer weekends
Before you book
- Check the BBQ caterer is registered with the council and ask for its food hygiene rating
- Confirm the venue allows open grills and where the BBQ can safely be set up
- Have a plan for rain, such as a gazebo or indoor space for serving
- Send guests' allergies and dietary needs to the caterer in advance
BBQ Catering cost: questions people ask
About £10–£50 a head in the UK, with £25 typical for a mixed grill with sides. Simple burgers and sausages sit lowest; gourmet meats with live cooking sit highest.
Setup usually takes one to two hours, and food is served over one to two hours depending on guest numbers.
Most BBQ caterers can cook under a gazebo or awning, but guests will need cover to eat. Agree a wet-weather plan before the day.
Some can, but selling alcohol needs a licence, such as a Temporary Event Notice in England and Wales, so check who holds it.
Drinks, desserts, crockery hire, serving shelters and table service are commonly charged separately.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, based on published UK catering price guides. They show the national range per head, not a quote for your event.
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