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Barbecue Catering in Garsington, Oxfordshire
Hosting a barbecue in Garsington without doing the cooking: we bring the barbecue, the food and the staff.
- Garden parties
- Family celebrations
- Charity fundraisers
A barbecue near Garsington
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
BBQ catering in Garsington, cooked on site
A barbecue suits mixed groups well, with beef, chicken and pork on the menu, plus halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. We are frequently asked to cater cricket, football and rugby club days and summer staff days, serving sausages, beef burgers and halloumi skewers.
Country barbecues near Garsington 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. You get a barbecue without the work: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
- Area
- Garsington (OX44)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Extras
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
About the food
Chicken skewers
Chicken on skewers suits mingling guests, with salad or in a roll.
Sausages
Children generally head straight for the sausages.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Access to the cooking area
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies we should know about
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Beef brisket
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
Events we cater in Garsington
Meat-free choices that are not an afterthought
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. For example:
- Sports clubs and team events
- Work barbecues
- Garden parties
- Fundraising barbecues
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Garsington Church of England Primary School, frequently want a barbecue.
Before booking anyone
- Allergen information for every dish
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Whether VAT is included
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to doing the barbecue yourself, nobody you know spends the event at the grill, and the food is cooked properly by people who do it every week. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Planned to your running order
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
How the day works
A barbecue is cooked as people eat, so we arrive ahead of food time and cook to demand. It means food comes off the grill hot. At midsummer, it’s light in Garsington until about 9:25pm, 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 space and send a quote with the menu.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
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Garsington questions
What’s the nearest station to Garsington?
The closest is Radley station, roughly 3.8 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Garsington?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is there anything for vegans?
Yes. There is a halloumi option and a vegan option, cooked separately from the meat.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
We can. The hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and the barbecue adds choice.
Is the food cooked safely?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, following Food Standards Agency advice.
What if it rains?
We bring cover for the grill, but guests will want shelter too.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes. A barbecue works as a plated meal with sides; ask about china if you’d like it.
Do you cover Garsington?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Garsington and the rest of Oxfordshire included. Send us the address for a quote.
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
All the cooking and serving equipment comes with us, so there is no need to borrow a grill.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Garsington barbecues: local tips
Garsington is about 4 miles south-east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We are happy to travel to Garsington for events and the places nearby. We bring barbecues to 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Historic houses near Garsington include Garsington Manor (0.6 miles south-east) and Holywell Manor, Oxford (4.3 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Radley station, about 3.8 miles south-west.
We bring barbecues to events all over OX44. Whether your event is on Oxford Road, Combewell and Hazel End or anywhere nearby, we will bring the barbecue to you. If your venue is just outside Garsington, we also cover Blenheim (1 mile east), Denton (1 mile east), Horspath (1 mile north), Cuddesdon (2 miles east) and Littleworth (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Oxford (4 miles north-west), Didcot (8 miles south-west), Bicester (13 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south-west), Witney (15 miles west) and Thame (9 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include NHS Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (1.9 miles north-west) and British Tattoo History Museum (2.9 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Shotover and CS Lewis Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Garsington include The Oxford Academy (2.1 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Red Lion pub (within half a mile east)
- Local facilities include Library Farmhouse (under half a mile east)
More for events in Garsington
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away