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Barbecue Catering in Crowell, Oxfordshire
Fresh from the grill, served at your event in Crowell: burgers, sausages, chicken skewers and ribs, with salads and potatoes on the side.
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Fundraising days
BBQ catering in Crowell
How our BBQ catering works in Crowell
For bigger events in Crowell, a barbecue can sit alongside a hog roast, so there’s a centrepiece and plenty of choice. Ask and we’ll quote for both. Whether it is fundraising days and close and cul-de-sac parties, we can cook beef burgers, chicken skewers and halloumi skewers and more.
In a small place like Crowell, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Crowell (OX39)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Extras
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you’re organising for someone else, 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.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Instead of a takeaway delivery, a barbecue becomes part of the event, and the grill becomes a gathering point. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book our barbecue in Crowell
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- An itemised quote
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at our prices page or our barbecue menu ideas.
What comes off the grill
Pulled pork
A pulled pork roll is a barbecue favourite, filling and easy to eat.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Barbecue venues around Crowell
Crowell is about 4 miles south-east of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Events in Crowell are part of our patch. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. We cater events right across the region, from Crowell to Oxford (about 14 miles away).
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Mill Lane Community Primary School, often want a barbecue. Historic houses near Crowell include Adwell House (2.9 miles west). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Crowell, 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.
Anywhere in OX39, we can bring the barbecue to you. Other places close to Crowell we cover include Kingston Blount (1 mile west), Oakley (1 mile north-east), Crowell Hill (1 mile south-east), Aston Rowant (1 mile south-west) and Postcombe (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (14 miles west), Didcot (15 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles west), Thame (4 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (11 miles south) and Benson (9 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Thame Community Hospital (4.2 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Oakley Hill nature reserve and Bald Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Shepherd's Crook pub (within half a mile south)
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Crowell
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
Step by step
Most barbecue food is cooked through service, so we arrive ahead of food time and cook to demand. That keeps everything hot and fresh. Sunset in Crowell is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so an early-evening barbecue is typically in daylight.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and get the grill hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or OX39 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Crowell
Other occasions in Crowell
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
All the cooking and serving equipment comes with us, so there is no need to borrow a grill.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
FAQs for Crowell
What’s the nearest station to Crowell?
Princes Risborough station, about 3.9 miles north-east of the centre.
Is Crowell too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
We cook under cover, so rain isn’t a problem for the food. Plan somewhere dry for your guests to eat.
Is there anything for vegans?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Tell us numbers so there is enough.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, on site at your venue in Crowell. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
Do you need anything from us?
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.
Do you clear up?
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. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Occasions we serve in Crowell
Hot food straight off the grill
In Crowell, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Evening wedding food
If the day starts at a church like Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
What to look for in a quote
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
Prices and what affects them
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Season and day of the week
- Plates or china
- The number of people
- Distance from us
The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
What we need to know
When you contact us, please mention:
- Roughly how many people
- Dietary requirements
- The address or postcode
- Your date and serving time
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. Use our quote form.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards