Oxfordshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Headington Quarry, Oxfordshire
Fresh from the grill, served at your event in Headington Quarry: a full barbecue menu, plus sides, served by our staff.
- Work barbecues
- Family celebrations
- Informal weddings
Book a BBQ in Headington Quarry
About our BBQ catering in Headington Quarry
From the grill come burgers, sausages and chicken skewers, with sticky ribs, pulled pork and sliced brisket alongside. You choose the mix that suits your event. Typical bookings include big birthday parties and street parties, serving sausages, coleslaw and chicken skewers.
Around Headington Quarry, a garden with room to spare is all you need. It suits that kind of day, and you won’t spend it cooking. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
- Location
- Headington Quarry (OX3)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Also available
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Barbecue venues around Headington Quarry
Headington Quarry is about 2 miles north-east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Headington Quarry is well within our area for events. Headington Quarry is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover.
Parks such as Bury Knowle Park often have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first. For a fundraiser at a school like Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX3. Whether your event is on Old Road, Mark Road and York Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the barbecue to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Headington (1 mile north-west), Headington Hill (1 mile west), Northway (1 mile north-west), Oxford (2 miles south-west) and New Marston (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south-west), Witney (13 miles west), Thame (10 miles east) and Wantage (15 miles south-west).
A little further out are Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre (0.5 miles south-west) and Templars Square (2.1 miles south). Open spaces near Headington Quarry include CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Shotover.
- Nearby schools include Windmill Primary School (within half a mile south-west) and Cheney School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Chequers pub (under half a mile south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include English Faculty Library (2 miles west)
Also near Headington Quarry
Also in Headington Quarry
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Space, access and the venue
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what we look for:
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Headington Quarry
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- Salads
What affects the price in Headington Quarry
Things that change the price:
- Season and day of the week
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Travel to Headington Quarry
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
- The address or postcode
Send us the date, the address or OX3 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
BBQ ribs
Ribs make a barbecue feel like a feast, alongside the other meats.
Sausages
Sausages are a barbecue favourite, served in a roll or with sides.
Step by step
A barbecue is cooked as people eat, so we arrive ahead of food time and cook to demand. That keeps everything hot and fresh. Sunset in Headington Quarry is about 9:00pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so an early-evening barbecue is typically in daylight.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Request gluten-free rolls
Our chef cooks through the agreed service time, while our staff serve and keep things flowing.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
FAQs for Headington Quarry
Is Headington Quarry close to London?
About 51 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Headington Quarry?
The closest is Oxford station, roughly 3 miles away.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
You will get allergen information for everything we serve, and we will label the meat-free choices clearly.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
Can you do halal?
We do not. If guests need halal, arrange that separately; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
What do you need from the venue?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Let us know about the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with food vans, a single barbecue feeds your group together, with a menu planned around your guests. The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Why us?
- A full barbecue menu
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- An itemised quote
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at how we price and BBQ menu ideas.
Who books BBQ catering in Headington Quarry?
A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
Hosts in Headington Quarry book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Evening wedding food
- Big birthday parties
- Summer parties in the garden
Nearby historic houses include Holywell Manor, Oxford (2 miles west) and Garsington Manor (3.7 miles south-east). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Any travel or access charges
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away