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Barbecue Catering in Great Holcombe, Oxfordshire
A catered barbecue for events around Great Holcombe: burgers, ribs and brisket with salads and potatoes, and staff to serve.
- Community fun days
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Team days and staff summer parties
Book a BBQ in Great Holcombe
BBQ catering in Great Holcombe, cooked on site
Barbecue food is sociable food: the smell, the queue and the plates piled high. In Great Holcombe, we’ll set up where it suits your event. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, coleslaw and beef burgers, and we are frequently booked for retirement do’s and neighbourhood parties.
A barbecue in the countryside near Great Holcombe makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Area
- Great Holcombe (OX10)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to doing the barbecue yourself, nobody you know spends the event at the grill, and the cooking is in experienced hands. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Sides to make it a full meal
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
See our pricing or BBQ menu ideas.
Common questions in Great Holcombe
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 follow the site rules.
How far is Great Holcombe from London?
About 45 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
We give you allergen information for every dish, and we will label the meat-free choices clearly.
Is clearing up included?
Yes, we clear up after service. China is available on request.
What do you need from the venue?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Tell us what’s available on site and we’ll confirm the rest when we quote.
The process
One of us cooks, the others serve, so the queue keeps moving. When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area. Evening barbecues in Great Holcombe need a little planning: daylight lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:10pm. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We set up under cover before service.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
Our chef cooks through the agreed service time, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken skewers
Chicken gives guests who do not eat pork or beef a meat option, cooked until it’s hot all the way through.
Sausages
Barbecued sausages are always popular, served in a roll or with sides.
Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Plates or china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance from us
- Numbers
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Rough numbers
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
Planning a barbecue in Great Holcombe
Great Holcombe is about 3 miles north of Benson, in Oxfordshire. We cover events in Great Holcombe. Great Holcombe is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Great Holcombe to Oxford (8 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Garsington Manor (3.8 miles north-west) and Clifton Hampden Manor (3.8 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Great Holcombe. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
We cover events in every part of the OX10 postcode area and the streets around it. Nearby, we also cater events in Newington (1 mile north), Drayton St Leonard (1 mile west), Brookhampton (1 mile north), Stadhampton (1 mile north) and Berrick Salome (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (8 miles north-west), Didcot (7 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles west), Thame (9 miles north-east), Wantage (14 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Brightwell Castle (4 miles south-west) and Littlemore Hospital (5.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Great Holcombe include Wells Farm and Wittenham Clumps.
- Nearby, you will find The Catherine Wheel pub (0.7 miles west)
Occasions we serve in Great Holcombe
Food handled by a professional team
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Great Holcombe and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Club open days
- Work barbecues
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Fundraising days
Churches such as Church of St Giles rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby usually does.
Questions to ask before booking
- Travel and any London charges
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The full menu and the sides
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away