Buckinghamshire · England
BBQ Catering for Long Crendon
Thinking about a catered barbecue in Long Crendon? We cook outdoors under cover, with halloumi skewers and a vegan option for non-meat eaters.
- Sports clubs and team events
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Fundraising days
BBQ catering in Long Crendon
A barbecue or other catering?
Next to doing the barbecue yourself, no host is stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the cooking is in experienced hands. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why Long Crendon hosts choose us
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
Read our pricing or our barbecue menu ideas.
How our BBQ catering works in Long Crendon
A barbecue suits mixed groups well, with beef, chicken and pork on the menu, plus halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Popular choices include coleslaw, BBQ ribs and chicken skewers, and we are regularly asked to cater Fêtes, fairs and sports days and club open days.
In a place like Long Crendon, a barbecue at home is usually the easiest option. Let us know how we reach the garden, and we will do the rest. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve.
- Area
- Long Crendon (HP18)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Also available
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we serve, dish by dish
BBQ ribs
Sticky, glazed ribs are the messy treat of the menu.
Sausages
Grilled until golden and cooked right through, they’re the easy crowd-pleaser.
Barbecue venues around Long Crendon
Long Crendon is about 2 miles north-west of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Hosts in Long Crendon book us for events of all sizes. Long Crendon is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Long Crendon to Oxford (about 10 miles away).
For a fundraiser at a school like Long Crendon School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. After a christening at a church such as Church of St Mary, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Here we cover the HP18 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on High Street, The Square and Giffard Way or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Long Crendon, we also cover Chearsley (2 miles north-east), Thame (2 miles south-east), Moreton (3 miles south), Haddenham (3 miles east) and Cuddington (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (8 miles east), High Wycombe (15 miles south-east), Buckingham (15 miles north), Elmhurst (9 miles north-east), Southcourt (8 miles east) and Princes Risborough (8 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Dinton Castle (4.7 miles east) and Thame Community Hospital (2.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Long Crendon include Snakemoor.
- Nearby schools include Lord Williams's School (2 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Eight Bells Public House (within half a mile east)
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
- A green light from whoever owns the site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the grill
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Long Crendon
What’s the nearest station to Long Crendon?
Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, about 2.3 miles east of the centre.
Is Long Crendon close to London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is the food cooked safely?
That’s one of the best reasons to have it catered: raw and cooked food are kept apart, with separate tongs and boards.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Let us know about allergies before the day.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Tell us numbers so there is enough.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
Yes. The hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and the barbecue adds choice.
What meats do you barbecue?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Most events pick three or four.
Why choose BBQ catering in Long Crendon?
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. For example:
- Charity fundraisers
- Family celebrations
- Retirement do’s
- Informal weddings
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, roughly 2.3 miles east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether VAT is included
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
On the day, we arrive in good time to set up, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- The number of people
- Access to the cooking area
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel to Long Crendon
The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and time of the event
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
The process
When we arrive, we position the grill under cover and get it up to heat. Then our chef cooks through the service time, timed to when you want to eat. Sunset in Long Crendon is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so an early-evening barbecue is typically in daylight.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover before service.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Related guides
More for events in Long Crendon
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away