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BBQ Catering in Howe Hill
BBQ catering for events in Howe Hill: cooked outdoors under cover with staff to serve and clear, so you can enjoy the day.
- Leaving parties
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Club open days
A barbecue near Howe Hill
How our BBQ catering works in Howe Hill
Food from a barbecue is best eaten hot off the grill, so we cook and serve through the agreed service time. Give us your serving time and we’ll plan around it. Whether it’s garden parties and club open days, we can cook sausages, halloumi skewers and BBQ ribs for your guests.
In a small place like Howe Hill, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll plan the route. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Howe Hill (OX49)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Barbecues in Howe Hill: gardens, clubs and local tips
Howe Hill is about 9 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Hosts in Howe Hill book us for events of all sizes. Howe Hill is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 12 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Howe Hill are Stonor Park (3.2 miles south-east) and Adwell House (4.9 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Howe Hill, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Here we cover the OX49 postcode area. We also bring barbecues to events in Cookley Green (1 mile south), Christmas Common (1 mile north-east), Northend (2 miles east), Shirburn (3 miles north) and Stonor (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (14 miles north-west), Didcot (11 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles west), Thame (9 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (7 miles south-east) and Benson (5 miles west).
Green spaces nearby include Warburg Nature Reserve and Bald Hill.
Also near Howe Hill
Also in Howe Hill
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with food vans, a single barbecue feeds your group together, on a menu you’ve agreed in advance. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
Take a look at how we price or BBQ menu ideas.
Planning for dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
Our chef cooks through the agreed service time, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Questions from Howe Hill
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is Howe Hill too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you label the food for allergies?
We give you allergen information for every dish, and we’ll label the meat-free choices clearly.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
That is one of the best reasons to have it catered: raw and cooked food are kept apart, with separate tongs and boards.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
Can you do halal?
No, we don’t offer halal meat. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
Is clearing up included?
We tidy the serving area, so there’s very little washing up. China is available on request.
What do children normally eat?
Yes, generally: simple food in a roll suits most children. Tell us how many children to expect.
How we price a catered barbecue
Things that change the price:
- The date and time of year
- The journey to the venue
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
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. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Details that help
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Rough numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The address or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Sausages
Sausages are a barbecue favourite, in a roll or on a plate.
Pulled pork
A pulled pork roll is a barbecue favourite.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Beef burgers
Why choose BBQ catering in Howe Hill?
Food safety taken care of
Hosts in Howe Hill book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Community fun days
- Work barbecues
- Back-garden get-togethers
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Icknield Community College, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
Before booking anyone
- Plates, china and cutlery
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for every dish
- Travel and any London charges
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
What happens on the day
Grilled food is at its best when it is hot, so we cook and serve through the agreed time. Slow-cooked meats are ready as soon as service begins, so nobody waits for the first round. By late September, sunset in Howe Hill is about 7:10pm; in December it’s about 3:55pm. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We serve as people come up.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Read more
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards