Buckinghamshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Ford, Buckinghamshire
Hot off the grill at your event in Ford: a full barbecue menu, with salads and potatoes on the side.
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Community fun days
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
BBQ catering for Ford
BBQ catering in Ford, served hot
Barbecue food is at its best straight from the grill, which is why we cook and serve as your guests come up. Tell us when you’d like to eat and we’ll plan around it. On the menu are sausages, pulled pork and coleslaw, and we are regularly asked to cater school fairs and summer fêtes and relaxed weddings and evening receptions.
In a small place like Ford, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Location
- Ford (HP17)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Plates or china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Travel to Ford
- Numbers
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rough numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
Send us the date, the address or HP17 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Ford
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket
Hosts in Ford book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Fundraising days
- Family celebrations
- Informal weddings
- Big birthday parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, about 2.8 miles west.
What your quote should include
- Any travel or access charges
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether plates or china are included
What else we do in Ford
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
The serving table is kept tidy and stocked, so the barbecue looks as good at the end as at the start.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Step by step
Barbecue food is best straight off the grill, so we cook to order through service. Slow-cooked meats are ready as soon as service begins, so nobody waits for the first round. For an evening barbecue in Ford, think about light: it’s light until about 9:25pm in June but only about 7:05pm in late September. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We pack away and leave the area tidy.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Choose the menu a week or so before
- Let us know about tight access
Ask for a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
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Common questions in Ford
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Ford?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What does the venue need to provide?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Tell us what’s available on site and we will confirm the rest when we quote.
What meats do you barbecue?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Most events pick three or four.
What if it rains?
The cooking area is covered, so it’s guests who need a wet-weather plan.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Midweek dates are typically easier to get. Use our quote form.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes. There’s a halloumi option and a vegan option.
Do you label the food for allergies?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Let us know about allergies before the day.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Planning the cooking spot
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what we look for:
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the grill
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
Barbecue venues around Ford
Ford is about 4 miles south-west of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. We cater events of every size in Ford. We bring barbecues to 263 places across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 15 miles away.
The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Ford. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
We cater events across HP17. Local streets include Linden Way and Chapel Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover events in Dinton (1 mile north-west), Upton (1 mile north), Bishopstone (2 miles east), Owlswick (2 miles south-east) and Sedrup (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (4 miles north-east), High Wycombe (11 miles south-east), Chesham (12 miles east), Marlow (15 miles south), Amersham (14 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (15 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Dinton Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and National Paralympic Heritage Centre (3.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill and Snakemoor.
- Local pubs include The Dinton Hermit Public House (within half a mile north-east)
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Pulled pork
Pulled pork is slow-cooked until it falls apart, and served in a soft roll, frequently with coleslaw.
Why choose BBQ catering in Ford?
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. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book our barbecue in Ford
- Planned to your running order
- Six meats to choose from
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Cooked on site by our chef
See our pricing and menu ideas for your barbecue.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away