Buckinghamshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Akeley, Buckinghamshire
Hot off the grill at your event in Akeley: a full barbecue menu, plus sides, served by our staff.
- Work barbecues
- Sports clubs and team events
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Planning an event in Akeley?
Questions from Akeley
How far is Akeley from London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Akeley too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
Do you label the food for allergies?
You will get allergen information for everything we serve, and we can label the vegetarian and vegan options.
What do children usually eat?
Burgers and sausages are typically the children’s favourites, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who doesn’t eat meat. Let us know numbers for children.
When should we book BBQ catering?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Weekday and off-season dates are frequently easier. Send us your details through our quote form.
How many meats should we choose?
You don’t need everything. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats and we’ll advise on the rest.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How our BBQ catering works in Akeley
BBQ catering means we bring the barbecue and do the cooking. Our chef grills on site in Akeley, under cover, while our staff serve your guests and tidy up. Popular choices include chicken skewers, coleslaw and BBQ ribs, and we’re frequently booked for summer parties in the garden and reunions and family get-togethers.
Near Akeley, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Area
- Akeley (MK18)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- From the grill
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Extras
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Planning a barbecue in Akeley
Akeley is about 2 miles north of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. We cover Akeley and its neighbours for events. Akeley is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes, about 9 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Akeley Wood Senior School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. Among the historic houses close to Akeley are Stowe House (2.1 miles west). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in MK18, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. From Main Street, Church Hill and Capel Close or a nearby road, we’ll bring the barbecue to you. For events just outside Akeley, we cover Lamport (1 mile west), Maids Moreton (1 mile south), Leckhampstead (1 mile east) and Lillingstone Lovell (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Haydon Hill (15 miles south), Quarrendon Estate (15 miles south-east), Winslow (7 miles south-east), Watermead (15 miles south-east), Steeple Claydon (7 miles south) and Wingrave (15 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Buckingham Community Hospital (2.1 miles south) and The Menagerie (2.1 miles west). The countryside around Akeley includes Buckingham Sand Pit.
- Nearby, you will find The Bull & Butcher pub (less than half a mile north)
Perfect for your event in Akeley
Proper vegetarian and vegan options
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Akeley. For example:
- Big birthday parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Work barbecues
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
After a christening at a church such as Church of St Mary (Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary), a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Comparing caterers
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for every dish
- Plates, china and cutlery
Places near Akeley
Also in Akeley
A closer look at the menu
Beef burgers
Our chef grills beef burgers to order, hot off the barbecue.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes for a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A spot well clear of buildings
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- A green light from whoever owns the site
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the grill
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
We bring everything we need to cook and serve, so there’s no need to borrow a grill.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What BBQ catering costs
Each price is built from:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- The venue or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue cooked by friends, a catered barbecue means everyone gets to be a guest, and food safety is in professional hands. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
Read our pricing and our barbecue menu ideas.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before service, so the grill is hot by the time you want to eat. Your guests will smell it before they see it. A summer barbecue in Akeley stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it’s dark by about 7:10pm.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and get the grill hot.
- We cook and serve when you are ready to eat.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
How to prepare
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
- Let us know about children’s numbers
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards