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Barbecue Catering in Hardwick, Buckinghamshire
A catered barbecue for your event in Hardwick: grilled on site and served by our team, so you can enjoy the day.
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Fundraising days
- Evening wedding food
Planning an event in Hardwick?
Common questions in Hardwick
Which station is closest to Hardwick?
The closest is Aylesbury Vale Parkway station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
How far is Hardwick from London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
When should we book BBQ catering?
As soon as you know the date, especially for June to September. Short notice is still worth a try: fill in our quote form.
How much choice do we need?
Most events choose three or four meats, plus the meat-free options. Fewer items keeps service quick.
Is the meat halal?
No, we don’t offer halal meat. Our meat-free options are there, or halal food would need to be arranged separately.
What if it rains?
The cooking area is covered, so it is guests who need a wet-weather plan.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes, and china is available on request.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
BBQ catering in Hardwick, served hot
Barbecue food is sociable food: the smell, the queue and the plates piled high. We will find the right spot at your venue in Hardwick. Popular choices include pulled pork, BBQ ribs and beef burgers, and we are frequently booked for leaving and retirement parties and team days and staff summer parties.
Near Hardwick, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. You get a barbecue without the work: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
- Area
- Hardwick (HP22)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- From the grill
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Also available
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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A closer look at the menu
Pulled pork
Slow-cooked pork, pulled apart, and served in a soft roll, often with coleslaw.
BBQ ribs
BBQ ribs bring a sticky, glazed favourite to the table; have napkins ready.
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- A green light from whoever owns the site
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Salads
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with ordering takeaway, a barbecue becomes part of the event, with the smell drawing people over. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why Hardwick hosts choose us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- An itemised quote
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Six meats to choose from
What affects the price in Hardwick
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Season and day of the week
- The journey to the venue
- Site access
- How many people are eating
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
When you get in touch, please mention:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Why choose BBQ catering in Hardwick?
Halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
In Hardwick, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Sports clubs and team events
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Evening wedding food
- Fundraising days
If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Aylesbury Vale Parkway station, roughly 2.6 miles south-west of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
A catered BBQ in Hardwick: what to know
Hardwick is about 3 miles north of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Planning a catered barbecue in Hardwick? We can help. We cater 263 places across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes, about 12 miles away.
Within reach of Hardwick are historic houses such as Waddesdon Manor (4.8 miles west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Old School Room Chapel, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
We cover events in every part of the HP22 postcode area. Close by, we cover events in Weedon (1 mile south-east), Whitchurch (1 mile north), Oving (2 miles north-west), Pitchcott (2 miles north-west) and Watermead (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (3 miles south), Chesham (14 miles south-east), Buckingham (11 miles north-west), Elmhurst (3 miles south), Southcourt (4 miles south) and Princes Risborough (10 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Friars Square (3.5 miles south) and Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (3.3 miles south).
- Nearby, you will find The Bell pub (less than half a mile north)
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
All the cooking and serving equipment comes with us, so you don’t need to find grills or tongs.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
What happens on the day
Grilled food is at its best when it’s hot, so we cook to order through service. Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the start, so nobody waits for the first round. At midsummer, it is light in Hardwick until about 9:25pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:05pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
- Include children in your numbers
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re 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.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away