Milton Keynes · England
BBQ Catering for Lathbury
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, grilled at your venue in Lathbury by our chef. Our staff serve and clear.
- Charity fundraisers
- Leaving parties
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
Planning an event in Lathbury?
About our BBQ catering in Lathbury
The point of a catered barbecue is that you get to enjoy it. Our chef cooks, our staff serve and we tidy up afterwards, so your time goes on your guests, not the food. We serve chicken skewers, pulled pork and beef burgers, and we’re regularly asked to cater work barbecues and summer parties in the garden.
Country barbecues near Lathbury are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Lathbury (MK16)
- County
- Milton Keynes
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Extras
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Lathbury barbecues: local tips
Lathbury is about 1 mile north of Newport Pagnell, in Milton Keynes. We’re happy to travel to Lathbury for events. We cater 73 places in Milton Keynes.
Nearby historic houses include Linford Manor (2.4 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. PTAs at schools such as Cedars Primary School frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days.
Anywhere in MK16, we can bring the barbecue to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as Northampton Road and Church Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater events in Newport Pagnell (1 mile south), Caldecote (2 miles south), Tongwell (2 miles south), Willen (2 miles south) and Great Linford (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Milton Keynes (5 miles south-west), Bletchley (7 miles south), Bletchley and Fenny Stratford (7 miles south), Furzton (7 miles south), Whitehouse (6 miles south-west) and Middleton (4 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Newport Pagnell Castle (0.7 miles south) and Milton Keynes University Hospital (5 miles south). The countryside around Lathbury includes Little Linford Wood and Tongwell Lake.
- Schools near Lathbury include Ousedale School (1.4 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Cannon Public House (0.8 miles south)
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A green light from whoever owns the site
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- Parking near the grill
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the grill
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Next to a fixed venue menu, a catered barbecue lets you choose exactly what’s served, and eat outdoors. The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Why book our barbecue in Lathbury
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Hot food straight off the grill
Take a look at our pricing or our barbecue menu ideas.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
We cook as your guests come up, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the barbecue on the agreed spot, put the cover up and get it hot. Then our chef cooks through the service time, worked around your serving time. At midsummer, it is light in Lathbury until about 9:25pm, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. In late September, it’s dark by about 7:05pm.
- 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 clear the serving area and go.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Include children in your numbers
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or MK16 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Lathbury questions
Which station is closest to Lathbury?
The closest is Wolverton station, roughly 4.2 miles away.
Is Lathbury close to London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
Summer is the busiest time, but we cook all year, with cover over the grill. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
We give you allergen information for every dish, and we’ll label the meat-free choices clearly.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tell us your numbers and we’ll suggest a split.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
How do you handle food safety?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
- Numbers
- Access to the cooking area
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
- An estimate of numbers
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Places near Lathbury
Other occasions in Lathbury
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
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.
Events we cater in Lathbury
A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Lathbury and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Informal weddings
- Sports clubs and team events
- Big birthday parties
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Wolverton station, about 4.2 miles south-west.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Any travel or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
What comes off the grill
BBQ ribs
Ribs are a favourite with keen barbecue fans.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away