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BBQ Catering for Dean Court
Hosting a barbecue in Dean Court without doing the cooking: the food, the grill and the team are all on us.
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BBQ catering in Dean Court
BBQ catering for your event in Dean Court
Food from a barbecue is best eaten hot off the grill, which is why we cook and serve as your guests come up. Tell us when you’d like to eat and we will plan around it. We serve halloumi skewers, beef brisket and pulled pork, and we are often booked for back-garden get-togethers and relaxed weddings and evening receptions.
Barbecues around Dean Court are frequently relaxed garden affairs. A catered barbecue fits right in, with nobody you know stuck at the grill. You get a barbecue without the work: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
- Location
- Dean Court (OX2)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Also available
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Dean Court
Is Dean Court close to London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you cook in Raleigh Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
Is the food cooked safely?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
Summer is the busiest time, but we cook all year. Plan shelter for your guests.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
You will get allergen information for everything we serve, and we will label the meat-free choices clearly.
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’ll confirm the rest when we quote.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
As soon as you know the date, especially for June to September. Short notice is still worth a try: send us your details through our quote form.
Do you offer halal meat?
We do not. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
What affects the price in Dean Court
There is no fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
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
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- An estimate of numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or OX2 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
Our chef cooks through the agreed service time, while our staff serve and keep things flowing.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
For event organisers in Dean Court
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
How it works
Our chef runs the grill while our staff serve, so service stays steady. After service, we clear up and pack away. At midsummer, it’s light in Dean Court until about 9:25pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it’s dark by about 7:10pm.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Preparing for the day
- Choose the menu a week or so before
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in Dean Court
A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Summer parties in the garden
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
If guests are travelling by rail, Oxford station is about 1.7 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether plates or china are included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
What else we do in Dean Court
Barbecues in Dean Court: gardens, clubs and local tips
Dean Court is about 3 miles west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Planning a catered barbecue in Dean Court? We can help. We cater 443 places across Oxfordshire.
If you had Raleigh Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: barbecues are often restricted in parks. Within reach of Dean Court are historic houses such as Holywell Manor, Oxford (2.7 miles east) and Appleton Manor (3.4 miles south-west). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one.
For events in OX2, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and a serving time. That could mean an event in a garden on Green Lane, Hazel Road and Poplar Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Botley (1 mile east), Chawley (1 mile south-west), Filchampstead (1 mile west), Cumnor (2 miles south-west) and Farmoor (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (3 miles east), Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (12 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles south), Witney (8 miles west) and Carterton (12 miles west).
A little further out are Radcliffe Infirmary (2.2 miles east) and Oxford University Press Museum (2 miles east). Within reach you will find Harcourt Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
- Schools near Dean Court include Botley School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Seacourt Bridge pub (within half a mile east)
What comes off the grill
Beef burgers
No barbecue is complete without burgers, and they’re a safe bet for children and adults alike.
Chicken skewers
Chicken skewers are grilled on site, a lighter choice than burgers.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the grill
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with food vans, a single barbecue feeds your group together, on a menu you’ve agreed in advance. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Dean Court hosts choose us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- An itemised quote
- Planned to your running order
- Cooked on site by our chef
See how we price or our barbecue menu ideas.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away