Oxfordshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Cowley, Oxfordshire
A catered barbecue for your event in Cowley: cooked outdoors under cover and served by our team, so you can enjoy the day.
- Summer parties in the garden
- Sports clubs and team events
- School fairs and summer fêtes
BBQ catering for Cowley
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
- 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.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Beef burgers
- Salads
How our BBQ catering works in Cowley
Barbecues are good at pleasing everyone, because there is beef, chicken and pork to choose from, plus halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Whether it is leaving parties and Fêtes, fairs and sports days, we can cook beef brisket, coleslaw and halloumi skewers.
Around Cowley, a garden with room to spare is all you need. A catered barbecue fits right in, and you won’t spend it cooking. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Area
- Cowley (OX4, OX3)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Also available
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Cowley
What else we do in Cowley
Occasions we serve in Cowley
Six meats to choose from
In Cowley and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Fundraising days
- Informal weddings
A green space like South Park is tempting, but a catered barbecue there needs the landowner’s say-so.
Before you book anyone
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The full menu and the sides
- Allergen information for every dish
- What crockery is supplied
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
The process
A barbecue is cooked as people eat, so we arrive ahead of food time and cook to demand. That keeps everything hot and fresh. In Cowley, late May sunsets come at about 9:00pm and midsummer ones at about 9:25pm, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We serve as people come up.
- We tidy up before we go.
Preparing for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
- Think about where the smoke will drift
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Cowley
How far is Cowley from London?
About 51 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Cowley?
Oxford station, about 2.7 miles north-west of the centre.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Midweek dates are generally easier to get. Fill in our quote form.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Do you cover Cowley?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Cowley and the rest of Oxfordshire included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, with our staff serving and clearing.
What do you need from the venue?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Tell us what’s available on site and we will confirm the rest when we quote.
Do you label the food for allergies?
We give you allergen information for every dish, and we can label the vegetarian and vegan options.
A catered BBQ in Cowley: what to know
Cowley is about 1 mile south-east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Events in Cowley are part of our patch. Cowley is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cater.
PTAs at schools such as Our Lady's Roman Catholic Primary School frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. Among the historic houses close to Cowley are Holywell Manor, Oxford (2.1 miles north-west) and Garsington Manor (2.8 miles south-east). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX4 and OX3, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Barns Road, Marsh Road and Clive Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. We also bring barbecues to events in Iffley (1 mile west), Blackbird Leys (1 mile south), Donnington (1 mile north-west), Littlemore (1 mile south-west) and Oxford (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Didcot (9 miles south), Bicester (12 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles south-west), Witney (12 miles west), Thame (10 miles east) and Wantage (13 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Templars Square (less than half a mile south-west) and British Tattoo History Museum (0.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Cowley include Headington Hill and CS Lewis Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Greyfriars Catholic School (0.6 miles north-west) and Emmanuel Christian School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Nelson pub (within half a mile south-west)
- Other local spots include Alexander Library of Ornithology (1.9 miles north-west)
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Next to a formal plated 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. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why Cowley hosts choose us
- Served at the time you choose
- A full barbecue menu
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at how we price or BBQ menu ideas.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
On the day, we arrive in good time to set up, so the grill is up to heat when you are ready to eat.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What affects the price in Cowley
The price comes down to:
- Season and day of the week
- How many people are eating
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
- Where the event is
- Any venue rules
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Chicken skewers
Our chef grills chicken on skewers, a lighter choice than burgers.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes turn a barbecue into a full meal.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away