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BBQ Catering for Butler's Cross

Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, cooked on site in Butler's Cross by our chef. We serve and tidy up.

  • Team days and staff summer parties
  • Informal weddings
  • Reunions and family get-togethers

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BBQ catering for Butler's Cross

BBQ catering in Butler's Cross, cooked on site

A good barbecue is about more than burgers: pulled pork, brisket and ribs turn it into a proper meal, served with salads, coleslaw and potatoes. We serve pulled pork, BBQ ribs and beef burgers, and typical bookings are for informal weddings and club open days.

In a small place like Butler's Cross, 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 plan the route. All the barbecue, none of the effort: we shop, cook, serve and clear.

Location
Butler's Cross (HP17)
County
Buckinghamshire
Menu
Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
Alongside
Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
Quote
Ask us for a quote
Page updated
27 October 2026
Grilled chicken kebabs on skewers

Planning the cooking spot

The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:

  • A level lawn, patio or hard standing
  • A wet-weather plan for your guests
  • Room for a serving table next to the grill

If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.

Popular choices

  • BBQ ribs
  • Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
  • Sausages
  • Beef burgers
  • New potatoes
  • Coleslaw
  • Salads
  • Halloumi skewers (V)
  • Beef brisket
  • Chicken skewers
  • Pulled pork
  • Jacket potatoes

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Looking after everyone

We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:

  • Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
  • Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
  • Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
  • Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats

After service, our staff clear up, so there is very little left for you to do.

Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.

For event organisers in Butler's Cross

If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.

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.

Why choose BBQ catering in Butler's Cross?

Halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage

In Butler's Cross, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:

  • Street parties
  • Sports clubs and team events
  • Back-garden get-togethers
  • Community fun days

If guests are travelling by rail, Little Kimble station, about 1.2 miles west, is the nearest station.

What to look for in a quote

  • Allergen information for every dish
  • What the price includes, item by item
  • If the price includes VAT
  • What crockery is supplied

Planning a barbecue

Why choose BBQ catering in Butler's Cross?

Compared with hiring a venue’s in-house menu, a catered barbecue lets you choose exactly what’s served, and eat outdoors. The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.

Why book with us

  • Sides to make it a full meal
  • Meat-free choices on every menu
  • An itemised quote
  • Add a hog roast alongside

See how we price and our barbecue menu ideas.

Barbecues in Butler's Cross: gardens, clubs and local tips

Butler's Cross is about 4 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Hosts in Butler's Cross book us for events of all sizes. We cater 263 places in Buckinghamshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 19 miles away.

For a fundraiser at a school like John Colet School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. If the day starts at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Butler's Cross, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.

We cover events in every part of the HP17 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on Ellesborough Road, Chalkshire Road and Wendover Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Butler's Cross we cover include Chalkshire (1 mile north), Ellesborough (1 mile west), Coombe (1 mile south), Terrick (1 mile north) and Nash Lee (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Aylesbury (4 miles north), High Wycombe (9 miles south), Chesham (8 miles south-east), Marlow (13 miles south), Amersham (9 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).

A little further out are Stoke Mandeville Hospital (3.1 miles north) and Little Kimble Motte (1 mile south-west). Within reach you will find Coombe Hill and Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve.

  • Nearby, you’ll find The Russell Arms (under half a mile south-east)
Map of Butler's Cross © OpenStreetMap contributors

How we price a catered barbecue

We work out each quote from:

  • How easy it is to reach the spot
  • How many people are eating
  • Travel to Butler's Cross
  • Plates or china

Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.

Getting an accurate quote

We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:

  • Roughly how many people
  • Rules from the venue or landowner
  • The address or postcode
  • Your date and serving time

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.

What comes off the grill

Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)

Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.

BBQ ribs

For guests who love barbecue, the ribs are often the highlight.

How it works

On the day, we position the grill under cover and get it up to heat. Then our chef cooks through the service time, worked around your serving time. A summer barbecue in Butler's Cross stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:05pm.

  1. First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
  2. We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
  3. On the day we arrive in good time, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
  4. Our chef cooks and our staff serve at the agreed time.
  5. Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.

Before we arrive

  • Tell us roughly how many children are coming
  • Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
  • Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening

Getting a price

It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.

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Your questions about a catered barbecue in Butler's Cross

Is Butler's Cross close to London?

Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.

Do you cater at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?

Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.

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 the food cooked safely?

Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, following Food Standards Agency advice.

What happens after service?

We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.

Do you need anything from us?

Mostly space and access: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We’ll confirm details when we quote.

What meats do you barbecue?

You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.

Do you label the food for allergies?

Yes, ask us to label the food. Let us know about allergies before the day.

  • Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
  • Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
  • Meat-free choices cooked separately
  • Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards

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