Oxfordshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Drayton, Oxfordshire
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, cooked on site in Drayton by our chef. We serve and tidy up.
- Fundraising days
- Evening wedding food
- Leaving and retirement parties
A barbecue near Drayton
Common questions in Drayton
What’s the nearest station to Drayton?
The closest is Appleford station, roughly 3 miles away.
How far is Drayton from London?
About 53 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Yes, generally: simple food in a roll suits most children. Tell us how many children to expect.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Yes, on plates with salads, coleslaw and potatoes, and china is available on request.
Can you do halal?
No, we do not offer halal meat. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
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 bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, and our staff serve and clear.
How our BBQ catering works in Drayton
A barbecue is one of the easiest ways to feed a crowd in Drayton: familiar food, lots of choice and no formality. The difference with a catered barbecue is that nobody from your party is stuck at the grill. Whether it is team days and staff summer parties and garden parties, we can cook halloumi skewers, BBQ ribs and beef burgers.
Around Drayton, a garden with room to spare is all you need. A catered barbecue fits right in, with nobody you know stuck at the grill. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Area
- Drayton (OX14)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Extras
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Events we cater in Drayton
No host spending the day cooking
Hosts in Drayton book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Summer staff days
- Fundraising barbecues
- Club open days
Nearby historic houses include Clifton Hampden Manor (4.4 miles east) and Appleton Manor (5 miles north-west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether travel is included
Drayton barbecues: local tips
Drayton is about 3 miles south-west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Drayton and the surrounding area are covered for events. Drayton is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 8 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Appleford station, roughly 3 miles east of the centre. If the day starts at a church like Church of Saint Peter, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
Wherever your event is in OX14, we can cook on site for your guests. Streets in the area include High Street, Monk Close and Abbot Crescent, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. If your venue is just outside Drayton, we also cover Sutton Wick (1 mile north-east), Steventon (2 miles south), Milton Heights (2 miles south), Marcham (2 miles north-west) and Milton Hill (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (8 miles north-east), Didcot (4 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles north-east), Witney (12 miles north-west), Carterton (15 miles north-west) and Wantage (6 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include FitzHarris Castle (2.3 miles north-east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (1.7 miles north). Within reach you will find Dry Sandford Pit.
- Nearby schools include Larkmead School (2.2 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Red Lion pub (under half a mile west)
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Tell us about children’s numbers
After service, our staff clear up, leaving the spot tidy.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- Parking near the grill
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the grill
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Beef brisket
Brisket makes a barbecue feel like a proper meal.
Other occasions in Drayton
How we price a catered barbecue
Things that change the price:
- Season and day of the week
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
- Travel to Drayton
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies we should know about
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
The barbecue goes on the agreed spot, so your event carries on around us. Smoke drifts, so we will think about the wind with you. Autumn and winter barbecues in Drayton get dark early: about 7:10pm by late September and 3:55pm by December. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We check the space and quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
- Send final numbers in good time
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
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A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with a DIY barbecue, no host is stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the food is cooked properly by people who do it every week. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- A full barbecue menu
Read our pricing or our barbecue menu ideas.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away