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Barbecue Catering in Aston Upthorpe, Oxfordshire
Planning a catered barbecue in Aston Upthorpe? Our chef cooks on site, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
- Street parties
- Summer parties in the garden
- Leaving parties
BBQ catering in Aston Upthorpe
How our BBQ catering works in Aston Upthorpe
Barbecues are good at pleasing everyone, with beef, chicken and pork on the menu, and proper vegetarian and vegan options too. Popular choices include beef burgers, chicken skewers and beef brisket, and we’re often booked for informal weddings and close and cul-de-sac parties.
In a small place like Aston Upthorpe, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often 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.
- Location
- Aston Upthorpe (OX11)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Also available
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
A barbecue is cooked as people eat, so we time our arrival around your serving time. That keeps everything hot and fresh. At midsummer, it is light in Aston Upthorpe until about 9:25pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:10pm.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We serve as people come up.
- We tidy up before we go.
Before we arrive
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
- Choose the menu a week or so before
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose BBQ catering in Aston Upthorpe?
Compared with ordering takeaway, a barbecue becomes part of the event, with the smell drawing people over. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why book our barbecue in Aston Upthorpe
- Our staff serve and clear
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- A full barbecue menu
See our prices page and our barbecue menu ideas.
What comes off the grill
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Chicken skewers
Chicken on skewers suits mingling guests, on a plate or in a roll.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
Who books BBQ catering in Aston Upthorpe?
Add a hog roast for bigger events
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. For example:
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Evening wedding food
- Charity fundraisers
- Sports clubs and team events
PTAs at schools such as South Moreton Primary School frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days.
Questions to ask before booking
- Travel and any London charges
- Allergen information for every dish
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Nearby places to Aston Upthorpe
Also in Aston Upthorpe
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
What BBQ catering costs
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
- Season and day of the week
What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with 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
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Where the event is
- Dietary requirements
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
Send us the date, the address or OX11 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Aston Upthorpe
Which station is closest to Aston Upthorpe?
Cholsey station, about 1.8 miles east of the centre.
Do you cater at venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
What if it rains?
The cooking area is covered, but guests will want shelter too.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, on site at your venue in Aston Upthorpe. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Of course. A barbecue works as a plated meal with sides.
Is there anything for vegans?
Yes. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage.
Barbecue venues around Aston Upthorpe
Aston Upthorpe is about 3 miles south-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We cover events in Aston Upthorpe. Aston Upthorpe is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Aston Upthorpe to Oxford (12 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Cholsey station, roughly 1.8 miles east of the centre. Churches such as Church of St Michael rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby usually does. Aston Upthorpe is within about 4 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Anywhere in OX11, we can cook on site for your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as Lower Ham Yard, Alisons Lane and Moreton Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Close by, we cover events in South Moreton (1 mile north), Cholsey (2 miles east), Moulsford (3 miles south-east), Winterbrook (3 miles east) and South Stoke (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (12 miles north), Didcot (3 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles north-west), Thame (15 miles north-east), Wantage (10 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (13 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Brightwell Castle (3.1 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Churn Hill and Mowbray Fields.
- Pubs nearby include The Chequers Inn Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
The barbecue goes where we agreed, so the event carries on around us.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away