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BBQ Catering for Goring
A catered barbecue for events around Goring: burgers, ribs and brisket with salads and potatoes, and staff to serve.
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Fundraising days
- Retirement do’s
BBQ catering for Goring
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to a fixed venue menu, a catered barbecue lets you choose exactly what’s served, and eat outdoors. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why Goring hosts choose us
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- A full barbecue menu
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
Take a look at how we price and BBQ menu ideas.
How our BBQ catering works in Goring
Whether it is twenty friends in a garden or a whole workforce in a car park, a catered barbecue scales to the occasion. Give us an idea of numbers and we will suggest a menu. On the menu are beef burgers, BBQ ribs and chicken skewers, and we are often booked for sports clubs and team events and family celebrations.
Around Goring, 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, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Area
- Goring (RG8)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Perfect for your event in Goring
You enjoy the barbecue instead of cooking it
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Goring and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Club open days
- Charity fundraisers
- Leaving parties
Nearby historic houses include Basildon Park (1.8 miles south). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking.
What your quote should include
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Plates, china and cutlery
- What the price includes, item by item
- The full menu and the sides
FAQs for Goring
Do you cater at venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Goring?
Goring has its own station: Goring & Streatley station.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
As soon as you know the date, particularly for a summer weekend. But ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tell us your numbers and we’ll suggest a split.
Do you come to Goring?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Goring and Oxfordshire. Send us the address for a quote.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
We bring cover for the grill, but guests will want shelter too.
Is the meat halal?
No. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Parking near the grill
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
What else we do in Goring
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before service, so the barbecue is ready when you are. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Sunset in Goring is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- We serve as people come up.
- We tidy up before we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Choose the menu a week or so before
Get 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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Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area and pack away, so there is very little left for you to do.
China crockery is available on request, at extra cost.
Barbecue venues around Goring
Goring is about 8 miles south-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Hosts in Goring book us for events of all sizes. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire. Our bookings stretch from Goring to Reading (about 9 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Goring Church of England Aided Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. Coming by train? Goring & Streatley station is in Goring itself. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Goring, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Here we cover the RG8 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as High Street, Station Road and Upper Red Cross Road, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover events in Streatley (1 mile west), Elvendon (1 mile east), Lower Basildon (2 miles south), South Stoke (2 miles north) and Moulsford (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Didcot (8 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles north-west), Wantage (13 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (10 miles east), Grove (14 miles north-west) and Benson (7 miles north).
The countryside around Goring includes Withymead Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find Queens Arms (under half a mile south)
What BBQ catering costs
Things that change the price:
- Plates or china
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
- The number of people
What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes for a proper meal.
Beef brisket
Beef brisket is slow-cooked and sliced, rich and tender.
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 are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards