Oxfordshire · England
BBQ Catering for Ardington
BBQ catering in Ardington for your event: hot food off the grill, salads and sides, served by our staff.
- Charity fundraisers
- Street parties
- Summer parties in the garden
A barbecue near Ardington
How our BBQ catering works in Ardington
We cook outdoors, under cover, on a spot we agree with you, away from buildings, fences and overhanging branches. Tell us about the space in Ardington and we’ll check it works. Typical bookings include close and cul-de-sac parties and club open days, serving halloumi skewers, sausages and pulled pork.
In a small place like Ardington, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. All the barbecue, none of the effort: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
- Where
- Ardington (OX12)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Places near Ardington
What else we do in Ardington
FAQs for Ardington
Is Ardington close to London?
About 56 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Ardington?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, with halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Sides include salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
That’s one of the best reasons to have it catered: separate equipment for raw and cooked food, and everything cooked through.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
How much choice do we need?
Not generally. Mix quick-grilled items with pulled pork or brisket and we’ll advise on the rest.
When should we book BBQ catering?
As soon as you know the date, particularly for a summer weekend. Short notice is still worth a try: use our quote form.
What BBQ catering costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- The address or postcode
- Dietary requirements
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Rough numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Why choose BBQ catering in Ardington?
Compared with ordering takeaway, a barbecue becomes part of the event, with the smell drawing people over. The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
What you get with us
- Add a hog roast alongside
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
See our pricing and BBQ menu ideas.
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Barbecue venues around Ardington
Ardington is about 2 miles east of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We cover Ardington and its neighbours for events. Ardington is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 13 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Wantage Primary Academy frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX12. Whether your event is on High Street, Church Street and Well Street or anywhere nearby, we can set up and cook there. For events just outside Ardington, we cover East Lockinge (1 mile south), West Hendred (1 mile east), East Hendred (2 miles east), Rowstock (3 miles east) and Farnborough (4 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (13 miles north-east), Didcot (6 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (15 miles north-west) and Faringdon (10 miles north-west).
A little further out are Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (2.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Ardington includes Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
- Schools near Ardington include King Alfred's (2.2 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Boar's Head pub (under half a mile east)
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue with a little planning. A quick checklist:
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
- Permission from the venue or landowner
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the grill
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- Sausages
- Salads
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
What happens on the day
We start by setting up the barbecue and a serving table where we agreed. Then our chef cooks and the team serves through the time you’ve chosen. Autumn and winter barbecues in Ardington get dark early: about 7:10pm by late September and 4:00pm by December. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover before service.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Let us know about children’s numbers
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we’ll work around it where possible.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
Perfect for your event in Ardington
Meat-free choices that are not an afterthought
Hosts in Ardington book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Neighbourhood parties
- Informal weddings
- Charity fundraisers
If the day starts at a church like Church of the Holy Trinity, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
What to look for in a quote
- What crockery is supplied
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Any travel or access charges
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away