Buckinghamshire · England
BBQ Catering in Ickford
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, cooked on site in Ickford by our team. Our staff serve and clear.
- Family celebrations
- Summer parties in the garden
- Work barbecues
Planning an event in Ickford?
How our BBQ catering works in Ickford
There is something about a barbecue that gets people talking: people gather round the grill and come back for seconds. In Ickford, we’ll set up where it suits your event. We are frequently asked to cater close and cul-de-sac parties and fundraising days, serving chicken skewers, coleslaw and sausages.
A barbecue in the countryside near Ickford makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Ickford (HP18)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Extras
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Instead of asking a friend to man the grill, a catered barbecue means everyone gets to be a guest, and the food is cooked by people who do it every week. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Planned to your running order
- Cooked on site by our chef
See our prices page and BBQ menu ideas.
What affects the price in Ickford
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of people
- Season and day of the week
- Distance from us
- Site access
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Dietary requirements
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Roughly how many people
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Ickford
A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Ickford. For example:
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Big birthday parties
- Charity fundraisers
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Ickford School, often want a barbecue.
Questions to ask before you book
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Travel and any London charges
- Whether plates or china are included
- How dietary needs are handled
How it works
A barbecue is cooked as people eat, so we time our arrival around your serving time. It means food comes off the grill hot. At midsummer, it is light in Ickford until about 9:25pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it’s dark by about 7:10pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and get the grill hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Ask for a quote
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.
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Where the barbecue can go in Ickford
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- Jacket potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
The menu, dish by dish
Beef burgers
No barbecue is complete without burgers, loved by most ages.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes turn a barbecue into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Ickford barbecues: local tips
Ickford is about 4 miles west of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. We cover Ickford and its neighbours for events. Ickford is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 7 miles away.
If the day starts at a church like Parish Church of St Nicholas, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. Nearby historic houses include Boarstall Tower (4.5 miles north). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Here we cover the HP18 postcode area. Local streets include Church Road, Golder's Close and Sheldon Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover events in Little Ickford (1 mile south-east), Worminghall (1 mile north-west), Draycott (1 mile south), Shabbington (1 mile east) and Tiddington (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (11 miles east), Elmhurst (12 miles north-east), Southcourt (11 miles east), Princes Risborough (10 miles east), Haydon Hill (10 miles north-east) and Turnfurlong (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Thame Community Hospital (4 miles east) and Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (1.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Ickford include Bernwood Meadows.
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak pub (within half a mile south)
Looking after everyone
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
Slow-cooked meats such as pulled pork and brisket are ready to serve from the start, so nobody waits for the first burgers.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
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.
Ickford: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Ickford?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Ickford from London?
About 45 miles from central London.
Will children like the BBQ?
Yes, generally: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Tell us how many children to expect.
Can you cater in Ickford?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Ickford and Buckinghamshire. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you need anything from us?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Tell us what’s available on site and we will confirm the rest when we quote.
Do you offer halal meat?
We don’t offer halal. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Most events pick three or four.
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.
Places near Ickford
More for events in Ickford
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away