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Barbecue Catering in Chalgrove, Oxfordshire
A catered barbecue for events around Chalgrove: hot food off the grill, salads and sides, and staff to serve.
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Club open days
- Birthdays and milestone parties
BBQ catering in Chalgrove
Chalgrove: your questions answered
How far is Chalgrove from London?
Roughly 44 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’ll follow the site rules.
Is the food cooked safely?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Most events pick three or four.
Will you clear up afterwards?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Let us know how many to expect.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
We bring cover for the grill, so it’s guests who need a wet-weather plan.
BBQ catering in Chalgrove, cooked on site
Some of the best barbecues are the ones where the host gets to sit down. We look after the grill, the serving and the clearing, so your time goes on your guests, not the food. On the menu are coleslaw, chicken skewers and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for club open days and community fun days.
Barbecues around Chalgrove are often relaxed garden affairs. A catered barbecue fits right in, and you won’t spend it cooking. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve.
- Where
- Chalgrove (OX44)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
Our chef cooks through the agreed service time, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with ordering takeaway, the cooking is part of the atmosphere, and the grill becomes a gathering point. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book our barbecue in Chalgrove
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Served at the time you choose
See our prices page or BBQ menu ideas.
Occasions we serve in Chalgrove
Nobody in your party stuck at the grill
In Chalgrove and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Sports clubs and team events
- Fundraising days
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
If the day starts at a church like Church of St Mary, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
Before you book anyone
- Travel and any London charges
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether VAT is included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Step by step
We get there well ahead of food time, so the grill is hot by the time you want to eat. The smell soon brings people over. Sunset in Chalgrove is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check availability and the space for the barbecue and send a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
- We cook and serve when you are ready to eat.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Chalgrove barbecues: local tips
Chalgrove is about 7 miles south-west of Thame, in Oxfordshire. We cover events in Chalgrove. Chalgrove is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Chalgrove to Oxford (about 9 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Adwell House (4 miles north-east) and Garsington Manor (4.6 miles north-west). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. For a fundraiser at a school like Chalgrove Community Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Chalgrove, 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.
For events in OX44, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include High Street, Chapel Lane and The Green, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. You’ll find Chalgrove on the B480, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. We also bring barbecues to events in Brightwell Baldwin (2 miles south-east), Roke (2 miles south), Britwell Salome (3 miles south-east), Pyrton (3 miles east) and Watlington (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (9 miles north-west), Didcot (8 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles west), Thame (7 miles north-east), Henley-on-Thames (12 miles south-east) and Grove (15 miles west).
A little further out are Wallingford Castle (4.8 miles south) and Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum (2.5 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Wells Farm.
- Nearby, you will find The Red Lion Public House (less than half a mile west)
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About the food
Sausages
Barbecued sausages are always popular, in a roll or on a plate.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes turn a barbecue into a full meal.
How we price a catered barbecue
We work out each quote from:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance from us
- The number of people
- Plates or china
What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with 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
When you get in touch, please mention:
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary requirements
- Roughly how many people
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
- 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 when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards