Oxfordshire · England
BBQ Catering for Hatford
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, cooked on site in Hatford by our team. We serve and tidy up.
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Club open days
A barbecue near Hatford
About our BBQ catering in Hatford
In Hatford, a barbecue is a favourite for relaxed events: familiar food, lots of choice and no formality. With us cooking, nobody you know spends the afternoon at the grill. On the menu are sausages, coleslaw and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for neighbourhood parties and work barbecues.
Country barbecues near Hatford are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. You get a barbecue without the work: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
- Where
- Hatford (SN7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Also available
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
About the food
Chicken skewers
Chicken skewers are grilled on site, a lighter choice than burgers.
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are quick to grill, so they keep the queue moving alongside the slow-cooked meats.
Working with your venue
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Crockery choices
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
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 will suggest a menu.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
We set up where we agreed and keep out of the way, and the rest of the space is yours. We will place the grill so smoke drifts away from guests. For an evening barbecue in Hatford, 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.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- We serve as people come up.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
How to prepare
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Related guides
Events we cater in Hatford
No host spending the day cooking
In Hatford and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Summer parties in the garden
- Summer staff days
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- School fairs and summer fêtes
Historic houses near Hatford include Longworth House (3.9 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What crockery is supplied
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- VAT, if it applies
Barbecue venues around Hatford
Hatford is about 6 miles north-west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We cover events in Hatford. Hatford is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 14 miles away.
Churches such as Holy Trinity Church rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby generally does. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Stanford in the Vale Church of England Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
We cater events across SN7 and the streets around it. We also bring barbecues to events in Stanford in the Vale (1 mile south), Bow (1 mile south-east), Shellingford (2 miles south-west), Buckland (2 miles north) and Baulking (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (14 miles north-east), Didcot (12 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles east), Witney (9 miles north), Carterton (9 miles north-west) and Wantage (6 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Faringdon Castle (2.6 miles west) and Longworth Hospital (3.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Badbury Hill.
Towns and villages near Hatford
More for events in Hatford
FAQs for Hatford
Is Hatford too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Hatford close to London?
About 62 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Should we have every meat?
Three or four meats plus the vegetarian and vegan options suits most groups. A shorter menu also speeds up service.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
Yes. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
What if it rains?
We cook under cover, so rain isn’t a problem for the food. Plan somewhere dry for your guests to eat.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Meat is cooked until it’s steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, following Food Standards Agency advice.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with a DIY barbecue, nobody you know spends the event at the grill, and the cooking is in experienced hands. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why Hatford hosts choose us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Our staff serve and clear
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Six meats to choose from
Read our pricing and BBQ menu ideas.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Request gluten-free rolls
Slow-cooked meats such as pulled pork and brisket are ready to serve from the start, which takes the pressure off the grill.
China crockery is available on request, at extra cost.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away