Buckinghamshire · England
BBQ Catering for Cores End
A catered barbecue for events around Cores End: hot food off the grill, salads and sides, and staff to serve.
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Work barbecues
BBQ catering for Cores End
Barbecue venues around Cores End
Cores End is about 3 miles south-west of Beaconsfield, in Buckinghamshire. Thinking about a catered barbecue in Cores End? We cover the whole area. Cores End is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 15 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like St Paul's Church of England Combined School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. Churches such as Cores End United Reformed Church rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby normally does.
We cater events across the SL8 and HP10 postcode area. Whether your event is on Cores End Road, Frank Lunnon Close and Elms Drive or a nearby road, we can set up and cook there. We also bring barbecues to events in Bourne End (1 mile west), Well End (1 mile north-west), Coldmoorholme (1 mile west), Fern (1 mile north-west) and Flackwell Heath (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include High Wycombe (4 miles north-west), Chesham (10 miles north), Marlow (3 miles west), Amersham (8 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (3 miles north-east) and Chalfont St Peter (7 miles east).
A little further out are Chiltern Sound Phonograph Museum (3.3 miles west) and High Wycombe Castle (4.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Cores End include Taplow Lake and Warren Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Wye Valley School (under half a mile north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Heart In Hand pub (under half a mile north-east)
BBQ catering for your event in Cores End
In Cores End, a barbecue is a favourite for relaxed events: familiar food, lots of choice and no formality. The difference with a catered barbecue is that nobody from your party is stuck at the grill. We serve pulled pork, halloumi skewers and beef burgers, and we are regularly asked to cater neighbourhood parties and cricket, football and rugby club days.
Near Cores End, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
- Area
- Cores End (SL8, HP10)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Extras
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What BBQ catering costs
Things that change the price:
- The number of people
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- An estimate of numbers
- The address or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and when you’d like to eat
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
For event organisers in Cores End
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before service, so the barbecue is ready when you are. The smell soon brings people over. In Cores End, late May sunsets come at about 8:55pm and midsummer ones at about 9:25pm, so an early-evening barbecue is typically in daylight.
- Send a picture of where the barbecue could go.
- We check it and send a price.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We clear up so you don’t have to.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
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.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
On the day, we arrive in good time to set up, so the grill is up to heat when you are ready to eat.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
What we serve, dish by dish
BBQ ribs
Sticky, glazed ribs are the messy treat of the menu.
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are quick to grill, which helps at busy times alongside the slow-cooked meats.
Nearby places to Cores End
Other occasions in Cores End
Why choose BBQ catering in Cores End?
Nobody in your party stuck at the grill
In Cores End and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Big birthday parties
- Fundraising days
For anyone arriving by rail, Cores End has its own station, Bourne End station.
Before you book anyone
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What crockery is supplied
- Whether travel is included
Cores End: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Cores End?
Cores End has its own station: Bourne End station.
Do you come out to small places like Cores End?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is there anything for vegans?
We do. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage.
Should we have every meat?
Most events choose three or four meats, plus the meat-free options. Fewer items keeps service quick.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
We give you allergen information for every dish, and we’ll label the meat-free choices clearly.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
Yes, we clear up after service, so there is very little washing up. China is available on request.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes, and china is available on request.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue if a few things are right. Check these:
- Parking near the grill
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with ordering takeaway, the cooking is part of the atmosphere, and the grill becomes a gathering point. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Planned to your running order
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Our chef at the grill, not you
Take a look at our pricing or menu ideas for your barbecue.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards