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BBQ Catering for East Hendred
Hosting a barbecue in East Hendred without doing the cooking: we bring the barbecue, the food and the staff.
- Neighbourhood parties
- Leaving parties
- Community fun days
Book a BBQ in East Hendred
For event organisers in East Hendred
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 events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
About our BBQ catering in East Hendred
BBQ catering means we bring the barbecue and do the cooking. Our chef grills on site in East Hendred, under cover, while our staff serve your guests and tidy up. For garden parties and community fun days, we will put together a menu of pulled pork, coleslaw and chicken skewers.
Country barbecues near East Hendred are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
- Location
- East Hendred (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the grill
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Extras
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to East Hendred
What else we do in East Hendred
What BBQ catering costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Numbers
- Site access
- Season and day of the week
- The journey to the venue
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- The address or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A spot well clear of buildings
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
What we serve, dish by dish
Pulled pork
A pulled pork roll is a barbecue favourite.
Chicken skewers
Our chef grills chicken on skewers, for guests who prefer chicken.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in East Hendred
Is East Hendred too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is there anything for vegans?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Tell us numbers so there’s enough.
Do you come to East Hendred?
Yes, East Hendred is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
Can you do halal?
We do not. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Most events pick three or four.
Will you clear up afterwards?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
Our staff keep the serving table tidy and topped up, right through the service.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with a hog roast, a barbecue offers more variety, which helps when some guests don’t eat pork. A hog roast feeds everyone at once and makes a centrepiece, so some events have both. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why East Hendred hosts choose us
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Timed around your day
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read our pricing and our barbecue menu ideas.
Barbecues in East Hendred: gardens, clubs and local tips
East Hendred is about 4 miles east of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. East Hendred and the surrounding area are covered for events. We bring barbecues to all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 12 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, Didcot Parkway station, about 4.2 miles east, is the nearest station. Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as The Hendreds Church of England School, often want a barbecue. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of East Hendred. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
For events in OX12, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Chapel Square, High Street and Old Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. If your venue is just outside East Hendred, we also cover West Hendred (1 mile west), Rowstock (1 mile east), Ardington (2 miles west), East Lockinge (2 miles south-west) and West Ilsley (4 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (12 miles north-east), Didcot (4 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles north-east), Witney (15 miles north-west), Wantage (4 miles west) and Grove (4 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Atlas Computer Laboratory (1.8 miles south-east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (5.2 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Mowbray Fields and Chain Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Wheatsheaf Public House (within half a mile south-east)
Events we cater in East Hendred
A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in East Hendred and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Retirement do’s
- Street parties
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Club open days
Churches such as Church of St Augustine of Canterbury rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby normally does.
Before you book anyone
- Travel and any London charges
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether VAT is included
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before service, so the grill is hot by the time you want to eat. Your guests will smell it before they see it. A summer barbecue in East Hendred stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it is dark by about 7:10pm.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We set up under cover before service.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Before we arrive
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away