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Barbecue Catering in Cray's Pond, Oxfordshire
Planning a catered barbecue in Cray's Pond? Our chef cooks on site, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
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BBQ catering in Cray's Pond
A catered BBQ in Cray's Pond: what to know
Cray's Pond is about 6 miles north-west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Hosts in Cray's Pond book us for events of all sizes. Cray's Pond is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Cray's Pond to Reading (7 miles away).
For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Goring & Streatley station, roughly 2.1 miles west of the centre. Within reach of Cray's Pond are historic houses such as Basildon Park (2.2 miles south-west) and Mapledurham House (3.3 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Cray's Pond, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
We cater events across the RG8 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Crays Pond Close, Garton End and Goring Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the barbecue to you. Main roads around Cray's Pond include the B4526, which makes travel to your event easy. If your venue is just outside Cray's Pond, we also cover Woodcote (1 mile north-east), Whitchurch Hill (1 mile south), Hook End (2 miles east), Checkendon (3 miles north-east) and Cane End (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (9 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Wantage (15 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (8 miles east), Benson (7 miles north) and Chinnor (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (5.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Cray's Pond includes Hartslock.
- Local schools include Woodcote Primary School (1.1 miles north-east) and Langtree School (1.1 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The White Lion pub (less than half a mile east)
How our BBQ catering works in Cray's Pond
From the grill come burgers, sausages and chicken skewers, and pulled pork, brisket and ribs make it a proper feast. You choose the mix that suits your event. We serve coleslaw, sausages and chicken skewers, and typical bookings are for leaving parties and back-garden get-togethers.
A barbecue in the countryside near Cray's Pond makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. All the barbecue, none of the effort: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
- Area
- Cray's Pond (RG8)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Alongside
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
A barbecue or other catering?
Instead of asking a friend to man the grill, a catered barbecue means everyone gets to be a guest, and the food is cooked by people who do it every week. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Six meats to choose from
Read our prices page or BBQ menu ideas.
How it works
Barbecue food is best straight off the grill, so we cook to order through service. Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the start, so nobody waits for the first round. Sunset in Cray's Pond is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave the area tidy.
How to prepare
- Choose the menu a week or so before
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Think about where the smoke will drift
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Cray's Pond: your questions answered
Is Cray's Pond close to London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Cray's Pond?
Goring & Streatley station, about 2.1 miles west of the centre.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
We can. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
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.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: use our quote form.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Burgers and sausages are normally the children’s favourites, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who does not eat meat. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
Running late? Let us know, and we’ll adjust where we can.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, quoted separately.
Where the barbecue can go in Cray's Pond
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- Space for our vehicle nearby
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the grill
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
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About the food
Beef burgers
No barbecue is complete without burgers, loved by most ages.
Pulled pork
Pulled pork is slow-cooked until it falls apart, and served in a soft roll, frequently with coleslaw.
What BBQ catering costs
We do not use a fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The journey to the venue
The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Rough numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Cray's Pond
Cooked properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Cray's Pond and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Work barbecues
For a fundraiser at a school like The Oratory Preparatory School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school.
Questions to ask before you book
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The full menu and the sides
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for every dish
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards