Oxfordshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Drayton, Oxfordshire
Treat your guests to a catered BBQ at your event in Drayton. Our chef grills on site, so nobody you know is stuck at the barbecue.
- Big birthday parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Informal weddings
BBQ catering for Drayton
How our BBQ catering works in Drayton
From the grill come burgers, sausages and chicken skewers, with sticky ribs, pulled pork and sliced brisket alongside. Pick the meats that suit your guests. We are frequently asked to cater community fun days and back-garden get-togethers, serving pulled pork, beef brisket and chicken skewers.
Near Drayton, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Drayton (OX16, OX15, OX17)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Extras
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A clear way in from where we park
- A spot well clear of buildings
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
Drayton questions
Which station is closest to Drayton?
The closest is Banbury station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Is Drayton close to London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
Will children like the BBQ?
Typically, yes: simple food in a roll suits most children. Tell us how many children to expect.
Do you come to Drayton?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Drayton and Oxfordshire. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
We cook under cover, so rain isn’t a problem for the food. Have a gazebo, marquee or room indoors for eating.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Let us know about allergies before the day.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
Yes. Many bigger events have both. Ask and we’ll quote for the mix.
The menu, dish by dish
BBQ ribs
Glazed ribs turn a barbecue into a proper spread, alongside the other meats.
Pulled pork
Pulled pork in a roll with coleslaw is hard to beat.
Drayton barbecues: local tips
Drayton is about 1 mile north-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We’re happy to travel to Drayton for events. We cater all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. Our bookings stretch from Drayton to Oxford (about 23 miles away).
Churches such as Church of St Peter rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby normally does. Thinking of a barbecue in People's Park? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, typically the council’s.
Here we cover the OX16, OX15 and OX17 postcode area. Whether your event is on Smythe Road, Hermon Road and Poulter Road or a nearby road, we can set up and cook there. If your venue is just outside Drayton, we also cover Wroxton (1 mile west), Neithrop (1 mile south-east), Ruscote (1 mile south-east), North Newington (1 mile south-west) and Banbury (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Bicester (15 miles south-east), Bure Park (15 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (12 miles south-west), Bloxham (4 miles south), Bodicote (3 miles south-east) and Charlbury (14 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Castle Quay Shopping Centre (1.9 miles east) and Hanwell Castle (1.3 miles north). The countryside around Drayton includes Crouch Hill.
- Local schools include Drayton School (under half a mile east) and William Morris Primary School (0.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Roebuck Inn (less than half a mile north)
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
The barbecue goes where we agreed, so the event carries on around us.
China crockery is available on request, at extra cost.
Occasions we serve in Drayton
Meat-free choices that aren’t an afterthought
In Drayton, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Street parties
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Fundraising days
If guests are travelling by rail, Banbury station, about 2.2 miles east, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- The full menu and the sides
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether plates or china are included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Nearby places to Drayton
Also in Drayton
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
- Season and day of the week
- Numbers
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
- An estimate of numbers
- The venue or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
How it works
The barbecue goes on the agreed spot, and the rest of the space is yours. We’ll place the grill so smoke drifts away from guests. For an evening barbecue in Drayton, think about light: it’s light until about 9:30pm in June but only about 7:10pm in late September. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and the space for the barbecue and send a clear quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- At serving time, the chef grills and the team serves.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
How to prepare
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Send final numbers in good time
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
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. The menu makes a big difference to the price: 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.
Why book our barbecue in Drayton
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Cooked on site by our chef
Read our prices page or BBQ menu ideas.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards