Oxfordshire · England
BBQ Catering for Great Western Park
Planning a catered barbecue in Great Western Park? Our chef cooks on site, with halloumi skewers and a vegan option for non-meat eaters.
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Summer parties in the garden
- Neighbourhood parties
Planning an event in Great Western Park?
How our BBQ catering works in Great Western Park
We cook outdoors, under cover, on a spot we agree with you, well clear of walls, marquee sides and trees. Send us a photo of the space and we’ll confirm it. We serve beef burgers, sausages and coleslaw, and typical bookings are for fundraising barbecues and big birthday parties.
In a place like Great Western Park, a barbecue at home is generally the easiest option. Tell us about the drive and the garden, and we will bring everything else. Everything is cooked through properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
- Area
- Great Western Park (OX11)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the grill
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Also available
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many people are eating
- Crockery choices
- Season and day of the week
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people
- Any venue rules
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Send us the date, the address or OX11 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
Slow-cooked meats such as pulled pork and brisket are ready to serve from the start, which takes the pressure off the grill.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
A catered BBQ in Great Western Park: what to know
Great Western Park is about 1 mile west of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We cater events of every size in Great Western Park. We cater all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 10 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Great Western Park are Clifton Hampden Manor (4.4 miles north-east) and Brightwell Manor (4.5 miles east). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. Churches such as Church of St Matthew rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby normally does. Great Western Park is within about 7 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Anywhere in OX11, we can bring the barbecue to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Holly Lane, Maple Road and Slade Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. For events just outside Great Western Park, we cover Didcot (1 mile east), Milton (2 miles north-west), Sutton Courtenay (2 miles north), Appleford-on-Thames (3 miles north-east) and Culham (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles north), Wantage (7 miles west), Grove (7 miles west), Faringdon (14 miles west) and Kidlington (15 miles north).
A little further out are Atlas Computer Laboratory (2.8 miles south-west) and Abingdon Community Hospital (4.7 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Churn Hill and Mowbray Fields.
- Schools near Great Western Park include UTC Oxfordshire (under half a mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Wheatsheaf pub (0.6 miles east)
What comes off the grill
Sausages
Cooked through and browned on the grill, sausages are simple and satisfying.
Beef burgers
Burgers cook quickly on the grill, which helps at busy times.
FAQs for Great Western Park
What’s the nearest station to Great Western Park?
The closest is Didcot Parkway station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
We cook under cover, so the season doesn’t stop us. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
Will you clear up afterwards?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
How do you handle food safety?
Meat is cooked until it’s steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, following Food Standards Agency advice.
How much choice do we need?
Three or four meats plus the vegetarian and vegan options suits most groups. A shorter menu also speeds up service.
Will children like the BBQ?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who doesn’t eat meat. Let us know numbers for children.
Can you cater in Great Western Park?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Great Western Park and Oxfordshire. Send us the address for a quote.
Occasions we serve in Great Western Park
Six meats to choose from
Hosts in Great Western Park book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Fundraising days
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Leaving and retirement parties
If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Didcot Parkway station, about 1.3 miles east.
Before booking anyone
- The full menu and the sides
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Any travel or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
If you are 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.
Towns and villages near Great Western Park
More for events in Great Western Park
How the day works
Most barbecue food is cooked through service, so we time our arrival around your serving time. It means food comes off the grill hot. For an evening barbecue in Great Western Park, think about light: it is light until about 9:25pm in June but only about 7:10pm in late September. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
How to get a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
- Space for our vehicle nearby
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the grill
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- BBQ ribs
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to a formal plated meal, a barbecue keeps things informal, and needs no kitchen at the venue. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Cooked on site by our chef
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at our prices page and BBQ menu ideas.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards