Oxfordshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Hardwick, Oxfordshire
A catered barbecue for events around Hardwick: burgers, ribs and brisket with salads and potatoes, served by our staff.
- Street parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Sports clubs and team events
BBQ catering in Hardwick
About our BBQ catering in Hardwick
Hosting a barbecue usually means shopping, prepping, cooking and clearing. A catered barbecue takes all of that off your hands, so you can spend the time with your guests. For 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays and garden parties, we’ll put together a menu of sausages, halloumi skewers and beef brisket for your guests.
Near Hardwick, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Where
- Hardwick (OX27)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Extras
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price a catered barbecue
There’s no fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- Travel to Hardwick
- The number of people
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Site access
The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- An estimate of numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary requirements
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
Hardwick barbecues: local tips
Hardwick is about 4 miles north of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Hardwick is well within our area for events. Hardwick is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 15 miles away.
If the day starts at a church like Church of St Mary, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
We cater events across the OX27 postcode area and the streets around it. Nearby, we also cater events in Hethe (1 mile east), Stoke Lyne (1 mile south-west), Fringford (2 miles east), Bucknell (3 miles south-west) and Stratton Audley (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (15 miles south), Banbury (10 miles north-west), Bicester (4 miles south), Kidlington (11 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (14 miles south) and Bure Park (4 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Ardley Castle (2.8 miles south-west) and Bicester Community Hospital (4.6 miles south).
- Nearby, you’ll find Whitmore Arms Public House (1 mile east)
FAQs for Hardwick
Is Hardwick too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Hardwick close to London?
About 56 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve, and we will label the meat-free choices clearly.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
Yes. Many bigger events have both. Ask and we’ll quote for the mix.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
We do. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage, cooked separately from the meat.
Is the meat halal?
We do not. If guests need halal, arrange that separately; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
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.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. In winter, plan lighting and somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Next to doing the barbecue yourself, no host is stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the food is cooked properly by people who do it every week. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- An itemised quote
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Served at the time you choose
Read how we price or menu ideas for your barbecue.
Also near Hardwick
Other occasions in Hardwick
What happens on the day
If timings shift on the day, let your contact know, and we will work around it. A barbecue is easy to time, as most of it is cooked as people eat. Evening barbecues in Hardwick need a little planning: it is light until about 9:30pm in June but only about 7:10pm in late September. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We check the space and quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We pack away and leave the area tidy.
How to prepare
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Who books BBQ catering in Hardwick?
No host spending the day cooking
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. For example:
- Retirement do’s
- Fundraising barbecues
- Garden parties
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
For anyone arriving by rail, Bicester North station is about 4.2 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for every dish
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
For event organisers in Hardwick
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
Our staff keep the serving table tidy and topped up, so the barbecue looks as good at the end as at the start.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
What we serve, dish by dish
BBQ ribs
For guests who love barbecue, the ribs are often the highlight.
Sausages
Children usually head straight for the sausages, and they’re easy to eat standing up.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue if a few things are right. Check these:
- A green light from whoever owns the site
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- A spot where smoke won’t blow into the house or marquee
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and 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 by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away