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BBQ Catering for Barford St John
Give your guests a catered BBQ at your event in Barford St John. Our chef grills on site, so nobody you know is stuck at the barbecue.
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Street parties
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
BBQ catering for Barford St John
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area and pack away, so there is very little left for you to do.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
BBQ catering in Barford St John, served hot
A barbecue is one of the easiest ways to feed a crowd in Barford St John: familiar food, lots of choice and no formality. The difference with a catered barbecue is that nobody from your party is stuck at the grill. Popular choices include sausages, chicken skewers and beef burgers, and typical bookings are for informal weddings and fundraising barbecues.
A barbecue in the countryside near Barford St John makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Area
- Barford St John (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Extras
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Barford St John
Add a hog roast for bigger events
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Barford St John. For example:
- Family celebrations
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Fundraising barbecues
- Leaving parties
If the day starts at a church like Church of St John, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
Questions to ask before you book
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether VAT is included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Barbecues in Barford St John: gardens, clubs and local tips
Barford St John is about 5 miles south of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Barford St John is well within our area for events. We cater 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Barford St John to Oxford (about 18 miles away).
For anyone arriving by rail, Kings Sutton station is about 3.9 miles away. For a fundraiser at a school like The Warriner School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school.
Events anywhere in OX15 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and a serving time. Nearby, we also cater events in Barford St Michael (1 mile south), Hempton (1 mile south-east), Deddington (2 miles south-east), Nether Worton (3 miles south) and Dane Hill (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Banbury (5 miles north), Bicester (11 miles south-east), Witney (15 miles south), Kidlington (13 miles south), Bure Park (11 miles south-east) and Chipping Norton (9 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Deddington Castle (2.3 miles south-east) and Bloxham Village Museum (1.6 miles north). The countryside around Barford St John includes Crouch Hill.
- Local pubs include George Inn (within half a mile south-west)
What comes off the grill
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
BBQ ribs
Ribs make a barbecue feel like a feast, served alongside the burgers and sausages.
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Step by step
If timings shift on the day, let your contact know, and we will adjust where we can. Barbecue food is cooked through service, so it’s flexible. For an evening barbecue in Barford St John, think about light: it is light until about 9:30pm in June but only about 7:10pm in late September. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We serve as people come up.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
How to prepare
- Name a contact for the day
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
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What the cooking area needs
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- A spot well clear of buildings
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Jacket potatoes
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Salads
- Coleslaw
How we price a catered barbecue
The biggest factors are:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The journey to the venue
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
What you choose to eat matters most: 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
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to a fixed venue menu, you pick the meats, the sides and the meat-free options yourself, and eat outdoors. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- Planned to your running order
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Barford St John: your questions answered
Is Barford St John too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Barford St John close to London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What do children typically eat?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Let us know numbers for children.
Can you cater in Barford St John?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Barford St John and the rest of Oxfordshire included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes.
Is clearing up included?
We tidy the serving area, so there’s very little washing up. Ask if you’d like china.
How do you handle food safety?
Cooking properly is our job: separate equipment for raw and cooked food, and everything cooked through.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away