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Barbecue Catering in Donnington, Oxfordshire
BBQ catering in Donnington for your event: hot food off the grill, salads and sides, and staff to serve.
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Family celebrations
BBQ catering in Donnington
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Donnington
Could you cook in South Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Donnington from London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London.
What does the venue need to provide?
Space and a way in, mainly: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We’ll check anything else with you.
How much choice do we need?
Not usually. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Yes, generally: simple food in a roll suits most children. Tell us how many children to expect.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
Once your date is fixed, particularly for a summer weekend. Short notice is still worth a try: send us your details through our quote form.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
Yes, we clear up after service, so there is very little washing up. Ask if you’d like china.
Do you cover Donnington?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Donnington and the rest of Oxfordshire included. Send us the address for a quote.
About our BBQ catering in Donnington
The point of a catered barbecue is that you get to enjoy it. Our chef cooks, our staff serve and we tidy up afterwards, so your time goes on your guests, not the food. On the menu are coleslaw, sausages and chicken skewers, and we’re often booked for birthdays and milestone parties and work barbecues.
For a barbecue in Donnington, the garden is often the best venue. Let us know how we reach the garden, and we’ll bring everything else. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Donnington (OX4, OX1)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Also available
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
Our staff keep the serving table tidy and topped up, so the barbecue looks as good at the end as at the start.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, at extra cost.
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with a cold buffet, everything is hot and freshly cooked. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Served at the time you choose
- A full barbecue menu
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read how we price and menu ideas for your barbecue.
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What else we do in Donnington
A catered BBQ in Donnington: what to know
Donnington is about 1 mile south of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We cater events of every size in Donnington. We bring barbecues to all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Parks such as South Park frequently have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first. If guests are travelling by rail, Oxford station is about 1.9 miles away.
We cover events in every part of OX4 and OX1 and the streets around it. Local streets include Meadow Lane, Arnold Road and Iffley Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Donnington sits on or near the A4158, which makes travel to your event easy. Other places close to Donnington we cover include Iffley (1 mile south-east), New Hinksey (1 mile west), Cowley (1 mile south-east), Oxford (1 mile north) and Redbridge (1 mile south-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 (11 miles east) and Wantage (13 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Warneford Hospital (1 mile north-east) and British Tattoo History Museum (0.5 miles north-east). Within reach you will find CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Headington Hill.
- Nearby schools include Greyfriars Catholic School (less than half a mile east) and Emmanuel Christian School (1.3 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Magdalen Arms (less than half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Alexander Library of Ornithology (1.1 miles north-west)
For event organisers in Donnington
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
Perfect for your event in Donnington
Add a hog roast for bigger events
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. For example:
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Garden parties
- Neighbourhood parties
- Birthdays and milestone parties
Historic houses near Donnington include Holywell Manor, Oxford (1.4 miles north-west) and Garsington Manor (3.6 miles south-east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one.
Questions to ask before booking
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Travel and any London charges
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- VAT, if it applies
What we serve, dish by dish
Chicken skewers
Skewers are easy to serve and easy to eat, on a plate or in a roll.
Pulled pork
Pulled pork is slow-cooked until it falls apart, and served in a soft roll, often with coleslaw.
Step by step
Before service, we set up the grill and the serving table on the agreed spot. Then our chef cooks and the team serves for as long as we’ve agreed. A summer barbecue in Donnington stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:10pm.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Include children in your numbers
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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What BBQ catering costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Crockery choices
- Site access
- Numbers
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, send us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Any venue rules
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away