Buckinghamshire · England
BBQ Catering for Ilmer
Hosting a barbecue in Ilmer without doing the cooking: we bring the barbecue, the food and the staff.
- Fundraising days
- Big birthday parties
- Street parties
Book a BBQ in Ilmer
For event organisers in Ilmer
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
BBQ catering in Ilmer, cooked on site
Some hosts in Ilmer pair a barbecue with a hog roast, so there is a centrepiece and plenty of choice. We can quote for either or both. Whether it is community fun days and reunions and family get-togethers, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, chicken skewers and sausages.
In a small place like Ilmer, 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. Everything is cooked through properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
- Area
- Ilmer (HP27)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Alongside
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Ilmer
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Ilmer?
The closest is Monks Risborough station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
As soon as you know the date, particularly for a summer weekend. Short notice is still worth a try: use our quote form.
Is clearing up included?
Yes, we clear up after service, so there’s very little washing up. China is available on request.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How many meats should we choose?
Not usually. Mix quick-grilled items with pulled pork or brisket and we’ll advise on the rest.
How do you handle food safety?
Cooking properly is our job: separate equipment for raw and cooked food, and everything cooked through.
Who books BBQ catering in Ilmer?
Food safety taken care of
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Ilmer. Some of the most common are:
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Street parties
- Summer parties in the garden
- Fundraising days
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Monks Risborough station, about 2.5 miles east.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- How dietary needs are handled
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- A clear list of what’s included
Nearby places to Ilmer
Other occasions in Ilmer
Barbecue venues around Ilmer
Ilmer is about 4 miles east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. We cater events of every size in Ilmer. Ilmer is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 15 miles away.
If the day starts at a church like Church of St Peter, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. PTAs at schools such as Longwick Church of England Combined School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Ilmer. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
We cover events in every part of HP27. Other places close to Ilmer we cover include Longwick (1 mile south-east), Holly Green (1 mile south), Forty Green (1 mile south), Owlswick (1 mile east) and Pitch Green (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (6 miles north-east), High Wycombe (10 miles south-east), Chesham (12 miles east), Marlow (13 miles south), Amersham (13 miles east) and Beaconsfield (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are Thame Community Hospital (3.6 miles west) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (3.4 miles east). The countryside around Ilmer includes Beacon Hill and Snakemoor.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
On the day, we arrive in good time to set up, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
China crockery is available on request, at extra cost.
The process
We start by setting up the barbecue and a serving table where we agreed. Then our chef cooks and the team serves for as long as we’ve agreed. In Ilmer, late May sunsets come at about 8:55pm and midsummer ones at about 9:25pm, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We check the space and quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a catered barbecue
We do not use a fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- The date and time of year
- Plates or china
- How many people are eating
- The journey to the venue
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rough numbers
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
About the food
Beef burgers
Burgers cook quickly on the grill, which helps at busy times alongside the slow-cooked meats.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
A barbecue or other catering?
Next to a formal plated meal, a barbecue is relaxed and sociable, and it does not need a kitchen. What you choose to eat matters most: 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 book with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Served at the time you choose
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
Read our prices page and BBQ menu ideas.
Where the barbecue can go in Ilmer
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the grill
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away