Buckinghamshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Ashendon, Buckinghamshire
Six barbecue meats and proper vegetarian and vegan options, cooked on site in Ashendon by our team. Our staff serve and clear.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement do’s
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
Planning an event in Ashendon?
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
BBQ catering for your event in Ashendon
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 Ashendon and we will check it works. For leaving and retirement parties and relaxed weddings and evening receptions, we can cook pulled pork, coleslaw and chicken skewers for your guests.
In a small place like Ashendon, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will plan the route. You get a barbecue without the work: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
- Location
- Ashendon (HP18)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Extras
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Other occasions in Ashendon
Questions from Ashendon
Is Ashendon close to London?
About 44 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Ashendon?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
Can you do halal?
No. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
As soon as you know the date, particularly for a summer weekend. Short notice is still worth a try: fill in our quote form.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Let us know how many to expect.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
We give you allergen information for every dish, and we will label the meat-free choices clearly.
Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- Season and day of the week
- Travel to Ashendon
- Whether you want china
- How many people are eating
The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
Send us the date, the address or HP18 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken skewers
Chicken on skewers suits mingling guests, with salad or in a roll.
Pulled pork
A pulled pork roll is a barbecue favourite, filling and easy to eat.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
After service, our staff clear up, so there’s very little left for you to do.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
A catered BBQ in Ashendon: what to know
Ashendon is about 5 miles north of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Ashendon is well within our area for events and the places nearby. We cater 263 places in Buckinghamshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 12 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Ashendon are Waddesdon Manor (2.3 miles north-east) and Boarstall Tower (5 miles west). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. Churches such as Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby typically does.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in HP18, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as Main Street, Lower End and The Close or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Ashendon, we also cover Nether Winchendon (2 miles south-east), Westcott (2 miles north-east), Upper Winchendon (2 miles east), Waddesdon (3 miles north-east) and Wormstone (3 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Aylesbury (7 miles east), Buckingham (12 miles north), Elmhurst (7 miles east), Southcourt (7 miles east), Princes Risborough (9 miles south-east) and Haydon Hill (6 miles east).
A little further out are Dinton Castle (4.1 miles south-east) and St John's Hospital (4.6 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Snakemoor.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A green light from whoever owns the site
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the grill
- New potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue cooked by friends, a catered barbecue means everyone gets to be a guest, and the food is cooked by people who do it every week. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What you get with us
- A full barbecue menu
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Our staff serve and clear
Read our pricing or our barbecue menu ideas.
Who books BBQ catering in Ashendon?
Hot food straight off the grill
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Ashendon. Popular choices:
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Summer staff days
- Charity fundraisers
If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, about 3.9 miles south-east.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
How the day works
We get there well ahead of food time, so the barbecue is ready when you are. The smell soon brings people over. At midsummer, it is light in Ashendon until about 9:25pm, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. In late September, it’s dark by about 7:10pm.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
- We cook and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Before we arrive
- Choose the menu a week or so before
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards