Oxfordshire · England
BBQ Catering for Cholsey
Fresh from the grill, served at your event in Cholsey: burgers, sausages, chicken skewers and ribs, with salads and potatoes on the side.
- Evening wedding food
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
BBQ catering for Cholsey
Questions from Cholsey
Is Cholsey close to London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater at venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
We do. There’s a halloumi option and a vegan option, cooked separately from the meat.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Let us know about allergies before the day.
Will you clear up afterwards?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
What does the venue need to provide?
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.
BBQ catering in Cholsey, cooked on site
A home barbecue means hours at the grill and a pile of washing up. A catered barbecue takes all of that off your hands, so you can spend the time with your guests. Whether it is reunions and family get-togethers and neighbourhood parties, we’ll put together a menu of pulled pork, coleslaw and BBQ ribs.
In a place like Cholsey, a barbecue at home is generally the easiest option. Let us know how we reach the garden, and we’ll bring everything else. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Area
- Cholsey (OX10)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Also available
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
A barbecue is cooked as people eat, so we arrive ahead of food time and cook to demand. That keeps everything hot and fresh. By late September, sunset in Cholsey is about 7:10pm; in December it’s about 3:55pm. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Show us the space.
- We check it and send a price.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We clear up so you do not have to.
How to prepare
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Chicken skewers
Chicken gives guests who don’t eat pork or beef a meat option.
Towns and villages near Cholsey
Other occasions in Cholsey
Who books BBQ catering in Cholsey?
No host spending the day cooking
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Cholsey. For example:
- Summer parties in the garden
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Team days and staff summer parties
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Cholsey Primary School, often want a barbecue.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for every dish
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
How we price a catered barbecue
Here’s what affects the price:
- Site access
- Numbers
- Plates or china
- Season and day of the week
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.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your date and serving time
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
Our chef cooks through the agreed service time, while our staff serve and keep things flowing.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Cholsey barbecues: local tips
Cholsey is about 5 miles south-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We cover Cholsey and its neighbours for events. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 11 miles away.
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. For anyone arriving by rail, Cholsey has its own station, Cholsey station. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Cholsey, 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 OX10 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on Station Road, Church Road and Lapwing Lane or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Other places close to Cholsey we cover include Winterbrook (1 mile north-east), North Stoke (1 mile east), Moulsford (1 mile south), South Stoke (2 miles south) and Mongewell (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (13 miles north), Didcot (5 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles north-east), Wantage (12 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Wallingford Castle (2.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Cholsey Marsh and Wittenham Clumps.
- Schools near Cholsey include Cranford House School (1.4 miles south) and Wallingford School (2.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Morning Star pub (under half a mile south-east)
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- A green light from whoever owns the site
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with hiring a venue’s in-house menu, a catered barbecue lets you choose exactly what’s served. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
See how we price or BBQ menu ideas.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away