Milton Keynes · England
BBQ Catering in Great Horwood
Give your guests a catered BBQ at your event in Great Horwood. We cook on site and serve it hot.
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Leaving and retirement parties
A barbecue near Great Horwood
BBQ catering in Great Horwood, served hot
Hosting a barbecue typically means shopping, prepping, cooking and clearing. With BBQ catering, all of that is done for you, so you can enjoy your own event. We serve coleslaw, beef brisket and pulled pork, and we’re regularly asked to cater neighbourhood parties and big birthday parties.
A barbecue in the countryside near Great Horwood makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. All the barbecue, none of the effort: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
- Area
- Great Horwood (MK17)
- County
- Milton Keynes
- On the menu
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why choose BBQ catering in Great Horwood?
Next to a hog roast, a barbecue offers more variety, which helps when some guests do not eat pork. A hog roast is the bigger spectacle, so some events have both. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book our barbecue in Great Horwood
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Six meats to choose from
See our prices page or BBQ menu ideas.
Where the barbecue can go in Great Horwood
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- Parking near the grill
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Salads
How the day works
When we arrive, we position the grill under cover and get it up to heat. Then our chef cooks through the service time, timed to when you want to eat. Sunset in Great Horwood is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so an early-evening barbecue is generally in daylight.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and the space for the barbecue and send a clear quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and get the grill hot.
- At serving time, the chef grills and the team serves.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact for the day
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
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.
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About the food
Beef burgers
Our chef grills beef burgers to order, hot off the barbecue.
BBQ ribs
Ribs are a favourite with keen barbecue fans.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Great Horwood
Do you come out to small places like Great Horwood?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Great Horwood close to London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
What do you need from the venue?
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.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes. With salads and potatoes, it’s a proper meal on a plate; ask about china if you’d like it.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
We can. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
Do you label the food for allergies?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
We bring cover for the grill, but guests will want shelter too.
Planning a barbecue in Great Horwood
Great Horwood is about 5 miles east of Buckingham, in Milton Keynes. We cater events of every size in Great Horwood. We cover all 73 towns and villages across Milton Keynes. We cater events right across the region, from Great Horwood to Milton Keynes (about 6 miles away).
For a fundraiser at a school like Great Horwood Church of England School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. Nearby historic houses include Claydon House (4.9 miles south-west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking.
We cater events across the MK17 postcode area and the streets around it. Your event could be at a house on High Street, The Green and Willow Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Other places close to Great Horwood we cover include Little Horwood (1 mile east), Nash (2 miles north), Winslow (2 miles south), Whaddon (3 miles north-east) and Swanbourne (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Milton Keynes (6 miles north-east), Bletchley (6 miles east), Newport Pagnell (10 miles north-east), Bletchley and Fenny Stratford (7 miles east), Furzton (5 miles north-east) and Whitehouse (5 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Buckingham Community Hospital (5 miles north-west) and Drayton Parslow Mound (4.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Great Horwood include Buckingham Sand Pit.
- Local schools include Sir Thomas Fremantle School (1.9 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Crown pub (within half a mile north-west)
Nearby places to Great Horwood
Other occasions in Great Horwood
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
Slow-cooked meats such as pulled pork and brisket are ready to serve from the start, so nobody waits for the first burgers.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
How we price a catered barbecue
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The journey to the venue
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, send us:
- Roughly how many people
- Any venue rules
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies we should know about
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or MK17 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Why choose BBQ catering in Great Horwood?
Can be paired with a hog roast
People around Great Horwood book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Sports clubs and team events
- Leaving parties
If the day starts at a church like Church of St James, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
Comparing caterers
- The full menu and the sides
- Travel and any London charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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