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BBQ Catering for Bucknell
Hosting a barbecue in Bucknell without doing the cooking: the food, the grill and the team are all on us.
- Big birthday parties
- Sports clubs and team events
- Garden parties
Book a BBQ in Bucknell
What affects the price in Bucknell
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The date and time of year
- The number of people
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Allergies we should know about
- Roughly how many people
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
BBQ catering for your event in Bucknell
With BBQ catering, the barbecue, the food and the cooking are all on us. We cook on site at your event in Bucknell, outdoors under cover, while our staff serve your guests and tidy up. Whether it’s reunions and family get-togethers and neighbourhood parties, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, BBQ ribs and sausages for your guests.
A barbecue in the countryside near Bucknell makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Area
- Bucknell (OX27)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we serve, dish by dish
BBQ ribs
Ribs are a favourite with keen barbecue fans.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Before you choose a spot
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Bucknell
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Perfect for your event in Bucknell
Meat-free choices that aren’t an afterthought
People around Bucknell book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Big birthday parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Garden parties
- Fundraising barbecues
For anyone arriving by rail, Bicester North station is about 2.2 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and any London charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether VAT is included
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What happens on the day
On the day, we position the grill under cover and get it up to heat. Then our chef cooks through the service time, timed to when you want to eat. By late September, sunset in Bucknell is about 7:10pm; in December it’s about 3:55pm. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Include children in your numbers
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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Your questions about a catered barbecue in Bucknell
Is Bucknell close to London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Bucknell?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Yes. With salads and potatoes, it is a proper meal on a plate.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Midweek dates are generally easier to get. Fill in our quote form.
Do you offer halal meat?
We don’t offer halal. Our meat-free options are there, or halal food would need to be arranged separately.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, on site at your venue in Bucknell. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
Do you need anything from us?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Tell us what’s available on site and we’ll confirm the rest when we quote.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
After service, our staff clear up, so there’s very little left for you to do.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with a hog roast, a barbecue offers more variety, with beef, chicken and pork rather than one main meat. A hog roast feeds everyone at once and makes a centrepiece, so some events have both. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What you get with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Timed around your day
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
Take a look at how we price and BBQ menu ideas.
Barbecue venues around Bucknell
Bucknell is about 2 miles north-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Hosts in Bucknell book us for events of all sizes. Bucknell is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 12 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Gagle Brook Primary School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. After a christening at a church such as Church of St Peter, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Anywhere in OX27, we can cook on site for your guests. Streets in the area include New Row, Bicester Road and School Paddock, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Bure Park (2 miles south-east), Stoke Lyne (2 miles north), Caversfield (2 miles east), Bicester (2 miles south-east) and Hardwick (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (12 miles south), Banbury (12 miles north-west), Thame (15 miles south-east), Kidlington (8 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (11 miles south) and Chipping Norton (15 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Bicester Village (2.7 miles south-east) and Bicester Community Hospital (2.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Bucknell includes Woodsides Meadow and Graven Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Bicester School (2 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Trigger Pond Public House (under half a mile south)
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards