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Barbecue Catering in Catslip, Oxfordshire
Hosting a barbecue in Catslip without doing the cooking: we bring the barbecue, the food and the staff.
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Organising for someone else?
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
BBQ catering in Catslip, served hot
A barbecue is one of the easiest ways to feed a crowd in Catslip: plenty of choice, nothing fussy and everyone happy. The difference with a catered barbecue is that nobody from your party is stuck at the grill. On the menu are coleslaw, chicken skewers and sausages, and we are often booked for leaving parties and fundraising barbecues.
Near Catslip, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. You get a barbecue without the work: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
- Area
- Catslip (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Extras
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the grill
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
What BBQ catering costs
The price comes down to:
- How many people are eating
- Season and day of the week
- Travel to Catslip
- Plates or china
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the event is
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Catslip
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Catslip from London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London.
Can you do halal?
No, we don’t offer halal meat. Our meat-free options are there, or halal food would need to be arranged separately.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, on site at your venue in Catslip. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
Will children like the BBQ?
Yes, generally: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Tell us how many children to expect.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Weekday and off-season dates are often easier. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose BBQ catering in Catslip?
Compared with a DIY barbecue, no host is stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the food is cooked properly by people who do it every week. What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read our pricing or our barbecue menu ideas.
Barbecue venues around Catslip
Catslip is about 7 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. We cater events of every size in Catslip. We cater 443 places in Oxfordshire. Our bookings stretch from Catslip to Reading (about 9 miles away).
Historic houses near Catslip include Greys Court (2.2 miles south-east) and Stonor Park (2.7 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. If the day starts at a church like Church of St Bartholomew, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Catslip, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Here we cover the RG9 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Close by, we cover events in Nettlebed (1 mile north-west), Highmoor (1 mile south-west), Highmoor Cross (1 mile south), Bix (2 miles south-east) and Middle Assendon (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Didcot (12 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (4 miles south-east), Benson (6 miles north-west) and Chinnor (9 miles north).
The countryside around Catslip includes Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The Sun Inn Public House (0.5 miles west)
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
We cook as your guests come up, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, at extra cost.
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The menu, dish by dish
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are quick to grill, which helps at busy times alongside the slow-cooked meats.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Step by step
With cover over the grill, the weather rarely holds us up, though your guests will want shelter if it rains. Evening barbecues in Catslip need a little planning: daylight lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:10pm. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We serve as people come up.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or RG9 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Catslip and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Big birthday parties
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Henley-On-Thames station, roughly 4.4 miles south-east of the centre.
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- Travel and any London charges
- How dietary needs are handled
- The full menu and the sides
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away