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Barbecue Catering in Hartwell, Buckinghamshire
Give your guests a catered BBQ at your event in Hartwell. Our chef grills on site, so nobody you know is stuck at the barbecue.
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
Book a BBQ in Hartwell
For event organisers in Hartwell
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
BBQ catering for your event in Hartwell
Barbecues are good at pleasing everyone, because there’s beef, chicken and pork to choose from, plus halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. On the menu are chicken skewers, sausages and halloumi skewers, and we’re regularly asked to cater garden parties and work barbecues.
Country barbecues near Hartwell are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Area
- Hartwell (HP17)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Alongside
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Planning a barbecue in Hartwell
Hartwell is about 1 mile west of Southcourt, in Buckinghamshire. We cover Hartwell and its neighbours for events. We cater all 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Milton Keynes, about 16 miles away.
Historic houses near Hartwell include Waddesdon Manor (4.5 miles north-west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. After a christening at a church such as St Mary's Church, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Hartwell is within about 6 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
We cater events across HP17 and the streets around it. Local streets include Oxford Road, Sedrup Lane and Portway Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Hartwell, we also cover Stone (1 mile west), Fairford Leys (1 mile north-east), Southcourt (1 mile east), Haydon Hill (1 mile north) and California (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in High Wycombe (13 miles south), Chesham (12 miles south-east), Buckingham (14 miles north-west), Amersham (14 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (6 miles south) and Haddenham (4 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Dinton Castle (1.8 miles west) and Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (1.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Hartwell includes Snakemoor and Beacon Hill.
- Schools near Hartwell include Pebble Brook School (1.2 miles north-east) and Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School (1.3 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Rose & Crown pub (under half a mile west)
Hartwell questions
Is Hartwell close to London?
About 39 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Hartwell?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes, on plates with salads, coleslaw and potatoes, and china is available on request.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
The cooking area is covered, so it’s guests who need a wet-weather plan.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Is there anything for vegans?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Tell us numbers so there is enough.
Can you do halal?
We don’t offer halal. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
Do you need anything from us?
Space and a way in, mainly: somewhere level outside for the barbecue and the serving table. We will confirm details when we quote.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
Our chef cooks through the agreed service time, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, at extra cost.
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The process
Barbecue food is best straight off the grill, so we cook and serve through the agreed time. Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the start, so nobody waits for the first round. Autumn and winter barbecues in Hartwell get dark early: about 7:05pm by late September and 3:55pm by December. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
- At serving time, the chef grills and the team serves.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Gather dietary requirements early
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Chicken skewers
Chicken skewers are grilled on site, for guests who prefer chicken.
BBQ ribs
Sticky, glazed ribs are the messy treat of the menu; 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
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Hartwell
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, with a menu planned around your guests. What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Serving and clearing done for you
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The date and time of year
- The journey to the venue
- Crockery choices
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
Why choose BBQ catering in Hartwell?
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In Hartwell and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Community fun days
- Fundraising days
- Team days and staff summer parties
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Stone Church of England Combined School, frequently want a barbecue.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How dietary needs are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards