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Barbecue Catering in Kennington, Oxfordshire
Planning a catered barbecue in Kennington? Our chef cooks on site, with halloumi skewers and a vegan option for non-meat eaters.
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Summer staff days
- Leaving parties
BBQ catering for Kennington
BBQ catering in Kennington, served hot
A barbecue is one of the easiest ways to feed a crowd in Kennington: familiar food, lots of choice and no formality. With us cooking, nobody you know spends the afternoon at the grill. Typical bookings include cricket, football and rugby club days and garden parties, with pulled pork, beef burgers and halloumi skewers.
For a barbecue in Kennington, the garden is often the best venue. Let us know how we reach the garden, and we will do the rest. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls.
- Location
- Kennington (OX1, OX14)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the day works
If timings shift on the day, let your contact know, and we’ll work around it. Barbecue food is cooked through service, so it’s flexible. In Kennington, late May sunsets come at about 9:00pm and midsummer ones at about 9:25pm, so an early-evening barbecue is generally in daylight.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover before service.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
Our staff keep the serving table tidy and topped up, so the barbecue looks as good at the end as at the start.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Kennington: your questions answered
How far is Kennington from London?
About 51 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Kennington?
Radley station, about 1.8 miles south of the centre.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes.
How do you handle food safety?
That is one of the best reasons to have it catered: raw and cooked food are kept apart, with separate tongs and boards.
Do you cover Kennington?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Kennington and Oxfordshire. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
What does the venue need to provide?
Space and a way in, mainly: somewhere level outside for the barbecue and the serving table. We will check anything else with you.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tell us your numbers and we will suggest a split.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
We bring cover for the grill, so it is guests who need a wet-weather plan.
A closer look at the menu
Chicken skewers
Skewers are easy to serve and easy to eat, on a plate or in a roll.
Pulled pork
Pulled pork in a roll with coleslaw is hard to beat.
Events we cater in Kennington
Cooked in front of your guests
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Kennington. Popular choices:
- Garden parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Retirement do’s
- Informal weddings
After a christening at a church such as St Swithun's Church, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What the price includes, item by item
- How dietary needs are handled
- Any travel or access charges
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- A clear way in from where we park
- A spot where smoke won’t blow into the house or marquee
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Kennington
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
Nearby places to Kennington
Other occasions in Kennington
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, on a menu you’ve agreed in advance. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book our barbecue in Kennington
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Our staff serve and clear
- An itemised quote
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
Take a look at our pricing or BBQ menu ideas.
Planning a barbecue in Kennington
Kennington is about 3 miles south of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Hosts in Kennington book us for events of all sizes. We cater 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Historic houses near Kennington include Holywell Manor, Oxford (3.1 miles north) and Garsington Manor (3.7 miles east). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like St Swithun's CofE Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
Wherever your event is in OX1 and OX14, we can bring the barbecue to you. From Simpsons Way, The Avenue and Liddiard Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the barbecue to you. We also bring barbecues to events in Sandford-on-Thames (1 mile east), Littlemore (1 mile north-east), Redbridge (1 mile north), Hinksey Hill (1 mile north-west) and Bayworth (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (3 miles north), Didcot (7 miles south), Bicester (14 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles south-west), Witney (12 miles north-west) and Carterton (15 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Templars Square (1.9 miles north-east) and Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (2.9 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Lashford Lane Fen and Harcourt Hill.
- Local schools include Emmanuel Christian School (1.1 miles north-east) and The Oxford Academy (1.4 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Tandem pub (0.5 miles north)
What BBQ catering costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- The number of people
- The date and time of year
- Site access
- Travel to Kennington
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- An estimate of numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
- The address or postcode
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards