Oxfordshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Didcot, Oxfordshire
A barbecue in Didcot, without you at the grill: we bring the barbecue, the food and the staff.
- Team days and staff summer parties
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Garden parties
A barbecue near Didcot
Perfect for your event in Didcot
No host spending the day cooking
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Didcot and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Fundraising days
- Leaving parties
For guests coming by train, Didcot Parkway station serves Didcot directly.
Before booking anyone
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- What crockery is supplied
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
BBQ catering for your event in Didcot
For bigger events in Didcot, a barbecue can sit alongside a hog roast, giving guests both the spectacle and the variety. We can quote for either or both. We are frequently asked to cater street parties and big birthday parties, serving chicken skewers, beef brisket and BBQ ribs.
Birthdays, staff days and club events in Didcot all suit a catered barbecue. Wherever it is, there needs to be an outdoor spot to cook, with cover overhead. Our staff serve and clear, so you are not left handing out rolls.
- Location
- Didcot (OX11)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Also available
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Didcot
Other occasions in Didcot
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Didcot: your questions answered
Do you cater at venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Didcot?
Didcot has its own station: Didcot Parkway station.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. In winter, plan lighting and somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Tell us numbers so there is enough.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Should we have every meat?
Not normally. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats and we’ll advise on the rest.
Do you offer halal meat?
We do not offer halal. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
Do you label the food for allergies?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Tell us about allergies in advance.
For event organisers in Didcot
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Planning a barbecue in Didcot
Didcot is about 10 miles south of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Hosts in Didcot book us for events of all sizes. We cater 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 10 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Brightwell Manor (3.4 miles east) and Clifton Hampden Manor (3.6 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. If the day starts at a church like Church of All Saints, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Didcot, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Anywhere in OX11, we can bring the barbecue to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Station Road, Market Place and High Street or a nearby road, we’ll bring the barbecue to you. Didcot is on the A4130 and B4016, which makes the journey straightforward. We also bring barbecues to events in Great Western Park (1 mile west), Appleford-on-Thames (2 miles north), Milton (2 miles north-west), Sutton Courtenay (2 miles north-west) and Long Wittenham (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles north), Thame (15 miles north-east), Wantage (8 miles west), Grove (8 miles west) and Faringdon (15 miles west). As one of the bigger places in Oxfordshire, Didcot has lots of places with room for a barbecue.
A little further out are Abingdon Community Hospital (4.8 miles north-west) and Brightwell Castle (3.4 miles east). Open spaces near Didcot include Mowbray Fields and Wittenham Clumps.
- Schools near Didcot include Didcot Girls' School (under half a mile south-west) and UTC Oxfordshire (1.2 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Queens Arms (less than half a mile west)
How we price a catered barbecue
There is no fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- Access to the cooking area
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
- Crockery choices
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The address or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue cooked by friends, a catered barbecue means everyone gets to be a guest, and the food is cooked by people who do it every week. What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
What you get with us
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Served at the time you choose
- Meat-free choices on every menu
Read our pricing or our barbecue menu ideas.
How it works
One of us cooks, the others serve, so the queue keeps moving. After service, we clear up and pack away. In Didcot, late May sunsets come at about 8:55pm and midsummer ones at about 9:25pm, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- We serve as people come up.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
- Think about shelter for your guests
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or OX11 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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About the food
Chicken skewers
Chicken skewers are grilled on site, a lighter choice than burgers.
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are grilled on site and served in a bun, hot off the barbecue.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Ask which items contain gluten
Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the moment service begins, so nobody waits for the first burgers.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away