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Barbecue Catering in Letcombe Bassett, Oxfordshire
A catered barbecue for events around Letcombe Bassett: burgers, ribs and brisket with salads and potatoes, and staff to serve.
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Leaving parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
A barbecue near Letcombe Bassett
What affects the price in Letcombe Bassett
The biggest factors are:
- Access to the cooking area
- How many people are eating
- Plates or china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the event is
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
BBQ catering in Letcombe Bassett, served hot
With BBQ catering, the barbecue, the food and the cooking are all on us. Our chef grills on site in Letcombe Bassett, under cover, and our staff serve and clear. Whether it’s garden parties and fundraising days, we can cook BBQ ribs, chicken skewers and beef brisket for your guests.
A barbecue in the countryside near Letcombe Bassett makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Letcombe Bassett (OX12)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Step by step
Most barbecue food is cooked through service, so we time our arrival around your serving time. That keeps everything hot and fresh. A summer barbecue in Letcombe Bassett stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it is dark by about 7:10pm.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Choose your meats and sides.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
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Barbecues in Letcombe Bassett: gardens, clubs and local tips
Letcombe Bassett is about 3 miles south-west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Letcombe Bassett and the surrounding area are covered for events. Letcombe Bassett is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 16 miles away.
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as King Alfred's, often want a barbecue. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Letcombe Bassett, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Wherever your event is in OX12, we can bring the barbecue to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Gramp's Hill, Forsters Lane and Bassett Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. We also bring barbecues to events in Letcombe Regis (1 mile north-east), Childrey (2 miles north-west), East Challow (2 miles north), West Challow (2 miles north) and Wantage (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Didcot (10 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles north-east), Carterton (15 miles north), Grove (3 miles north-east), Faringdon (8 miles north-west) and Wallingford (14 miles east).
Green spaces nearby include Chain Hill and Letcombe Valley.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Letcombe Bassett
Is Letcombe Bassett too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Letcombe Bassett close to London?
About 59 miles from central London.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
Yes. Many bigger events have both. Ask and we’ll quote for the mix.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Most events pick three or four.
What do children generally eat?
Yes, generally: simple food in a roll suits most children. Tell us how many children to expect.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
How much choice do we need?
Not typically. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats and we will advise on the rest.
Can you cater in Letcombe Bassett?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Letcombe Bassett and the rest of Oxfordshire included. Send us the address for a quote.
For event organisers in Letcombe Bassett
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
Slow-cooked meats such as pulled pork and brisket are ready to serve from the start, so nobody waits for the first burgers.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
Perfect for your event in Letcombe Bassett
Hot food straight off the grill
Hosts in Letcombe Bassett book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Summer staff days
- Informal weddings
- Street parties
- Summer parties in the garden
Churches such as Church of St Michael rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby normally does.
Before booking anyone
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- VAT, if it applies
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether plates or china are included
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue with a little planning. Check these:
- A clear way in from where we park
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the grill
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
About the food
BBQ ribs
Ribs make a barbecue feel like a feast, served alongside the burgers and sausages.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to a fixed venue menu, you pick the meats, the sides and the meat-free options yourself. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Served at the time you choose
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
See our pricing and menu ideas for your barbecue.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away