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Barbecue Catering in California, Buckinghamshire
Planning a barbecue in California and do not want to cook? Our chef and team handle everything, from burgers to brisket.
- Summer staff days
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Sports clubs and team events
Book a BBQ in California
About our BBQ catering in California
The point of a catered barbecue is that you get to enjoy it. We look after the grill, the serving and the clearing, so your time goes on your guests, not the food. For 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays and Fêtes, fairs and sports days, we can cook chicken skewers, BBQ ribs and beef brisket and more.
For a barbecue in California, the garden is often the best venue. Let us know how we reach the garden, and we will do the rest. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- California (HP21, HP20, HP19)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Also available
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in California
We work out each quote from:
- Site access
- Travel to California
- How many people are eating
- Plates or china
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- An estimate of numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
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.
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Beef brisket
Brisket makes a barbecue feel like a proper meal.
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Where the barbecue can go in California
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- Parking near the grill
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
California barbecues: local tips
California is about 1 mile south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. California and the surrounding area are covered for events. California is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from California to Milton Keynes (16 miles away).
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Oak Green School, often want a barbecue. After a christening at a church such as Church of St Mary, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 5 miles of California, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Events anywhere in HP21, HP20 and HP19 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and a serving time. From Lee Road, Penn Road and Eaton Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and cook there. You’ll find California on the A41 and A418, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Aylesbury (1 mile north), Walton (1 mile east), Queens Park (1 mile east), Southcourt (1 mile south) and New Zealand (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include High Wycombe (13 miles south), Chesham (11 miles south-east), Buckingham (15 miles north-west), Amersham (13 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (6 miles south) and Haddenham (6 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Friars Square (under half a mile north-east) and Dinton Castle (3.4 miles west). The countryside around California includes Beacon Hill.
- Schools near California include Buckinghamshire UTC (less than half a mile west) and Pebble Brook School (under half a mile west)
- Nearby, you will find King's Head Inn (under half a mile north-east)
Step by step
If timings shift on the day, let your contact know, and we will work around it. A barbecue is easy to time, as most of it is cooked as people eat. Autumn and winter barbecues in California get dark early: about 7:05pm by late September and 3:55pm by December. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Send a photo of where the barbecue could go.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot tidy.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with a sit-down meal, a barbecue keeps things informal, and needs no kitchen at the venue. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why California hosts choose us
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Six meats to choose from
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Our staff serve and clear
Read our pricing and BBQ menu ideas.
Questions from California
What’s the nearest station to California?
California has its own station: Aylesbury station.
Can you do a barbecue at a venue 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.
Do you offer halal meat?
No, we do not offer halal meat. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Most events pick three or four.
Will children like the BBQ?
Burgers and sausages are generally the children’s favourites, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
Can you cater in California?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, California and the rest of Buckinghamshire included. Send us the address for a quote.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
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 will confirm the rest when we quote.
Why choose BBQ catering in California?
You enjoy the barbecue instead of cooking it
In California, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Summer parties in the garden
- Community fun days
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Club open days
For anyone arriving by rail, California has its own station, Aylesbury station.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether travel is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away