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BBQ Catering for Abingdon-on-Thames
BBQ catering in Abingdon-on-Thames: a barbecue cooked at your event, from burgers and sausages to ribs, pulled pork and brisket, served hot by our staff.
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Work barbecues
Planning an event in Abingdon-on-Thames?
For event organisers in Abingdon-on-Thames
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
How our BBQ catering works in Abingdon-on-Thames
A barbecue suits mixed groups well, because there’s beef, chicken and pork to choose from, and proper vegetarian and vegan options too. We’re often asked to cater team days and staff summer parties and charity fundraisers, with pulled pork, beef brisket and BBQ ribs.
Birthdays, staff days and club events in Abingdon-on-Thames all suit a catered barbecue. Wherever it is, there needs to be an outdoor spot to cook, with cover overhead. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
- Location
- Abingdon-on-Thames (OX14)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Abingdon-on-Thames
Hot food straight off the grill
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Abingdon-on-Thames. Some of the most common are:
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Fundraising barbecues
- Big birthday parties
- Informal weddings
Historic houses near Abingdon-on-Thames include Clifton Hampden Manor (3.5 miles south-east) and Appleton Manor (4 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Questions from Abingdon-on-Thames
Which station is closest to Abingdon-on-Thames?
Radley station, about 1.9 miles east of the centre.
How far is Abingdon-on-Thames from London?
About 52 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
We give you allergen information for every dish, and we’ll label the meat-free choices clearly.
Do you need anything from us?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Tell us what’s available on site and we’ll confirm the rest when we quote.
Can you do halal?
We do not. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it.
How many meats should we choose?
Most events choose three or four meats, plus the meat-free options. A shorter menu also speeds up service.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
What the cooking area needs
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what helps:
- A spot well clear of buildings
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the grill
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Salads
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
We get there well before service, so the grill is up to heat when you are ready to eat.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, quoted separately.
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What affects the price in Abingdon-on-Thames
We work out each quote from:
- The date and time of year
- The number of people
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
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.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
About the food
Chicken skewers
Chicken gives guests who do not eat pork or beef a meat option, cooked until it is hot all the way through.
Beef brisket
Slow-cooked beef brisket, sliced to serve, for a more substantial plate.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Next to a formal plated meal, a barbecue is relaxed and sociable, and needs no kitchen at the venue. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Meat-free choices on every menu
What happens on the day
One of us cooks, the others serve, so service stays steady. After service, we clear up and pack away. At midsummer, it’s light in Abingdon-on-Thames until about 9:25pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it is dark by about 7:10pm.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We set up under cover before service.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Let us know about tight access
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Abingdon-on-Thames barbecues: local tips
Abingdon-on-Thames is about 6 miles south-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Abingdon-on-Thames and the surrounding area are covered for events. We cater 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Abingdon-on-Thames to Oxford (6 miles away).
For anyone arriving by rail, Radley station, about 1.9 miles east, is the nearest station. Parks such as Albert Park frequently have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first.
Events anywhere in OX14 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and roughly how many guests. Whether your event is on Marsh Court, Boxhill Walk and Heron's Walk or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the barbecue to you. Being close to the A34 and A415, Abingdon-on-Thames is easy for us to reach with the barbecue. For events just outside Abingdon-on-Thames, we cover Caldecott (1 mile south), Radley (2 miles north-east), Culham (2 miles south-east), Sutton Courtenay (3 miles south) and Appleford-on-Thames (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (6 miles north-east), Didcot (5 miles south), Witney (12 miles north-west), Carterton (15 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles east) and Wantage (8 miles south-west). As one of the bigger places in Oxfordshire, Abingdon-on-Thames has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Nearby you will also find Pendon Museum (3.9 miles south-east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (1 mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Dry Sandford Pit and Harcourt Hill.
- Local schools include John Mason School (under half a mile west) and School of St Helen and St Katharine (0.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Spread Eagle Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards