Oxfordshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Lower Assendon, Oxfordshire
Thinking about a catered barbecue in Lower Assendon? Our chef cooks on site, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
- Sports clubs and team events
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Fundraising days
Planning an event in Lower Assendon?
How our BBQ catering works in Lower Assendon
BBQ catering means we bring the barbecue and do the cooking. We cook on site at your event in Lower Assendon, outdoors under cover, and our staff serve and clear. We are frequently asked to cater summer parties in the garden and 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays, with halloumi skewers, pulled pork and sausages.
In a small place like Lower Assendon, 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 handle the rest. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Area
- Lower Assendon (RG9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Also available
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Who books BBQ catering in Lower Assendon?
Nobody in your party stuck at the grill
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Lower Assendon. Some of the most common are:
- Summer parties in the garden
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Fundraising days
- Team days and staff summer parties
Historic houses near Lower Assendon include Greys Court (1.6 miles south-west) and Greenlands (1.9 miles east). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book.
Questions to ask before booking
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Allergen information for every dish
Step by step
Before service, we set up the grill and the serving table on the agreed spot. Then our chef cooks and the team serves for as long as we’ve agreed. Autumn and winter barbecues in Lower Assendon get dark early: about 7:05pm by late September and 3:55pm by December. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
How to prepare
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
- Let us know about tight access
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you’re 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 will keep everyone in the loop.
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Pulled pork
Pulled pork is ready to serve from the start of service, so nobody waits for the grill.
A catered BBQ in Lower Assendon: what to know
Lower Assendon is about 6 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Lower Assendon and the surrounding area are covered for events. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 8 miles away.
If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Henley-On-Thames station, about 1.9 miles south-east. If the day starts at a church like Church of St Anne, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Lower Assendon, 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.
We bring barbecues to events all over the RG9 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on Old Bix Road and Fair Mile, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Lower Assendon, we also cover Middle Assendon (1 mile north-west), Bix (1 mile north-west), Fawley Bottom (1 mile north), Fawley (1 mile north-east) and Henley-on-Thames (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Didcot (14 miles west), Thame (13 miles north), Benson (9 miles north-west), Chinnor (10 miles north), Tilehurst (8 miles south-west) and Wallingford (9 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Frazer Nash Archives (2.2 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Lower Assendon include Gillotts School (2.2 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Golden Ball Public House (within half a mile west)
Common questions in Lower Assendon
How far is Lower Assendon from London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Lower Assendon?
The closest is Henley-On-Thames station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
We bring cover for the grill, but guests will want shelter too.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes, on plates with salads, coleslaw and potatoes, and china is available on request.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Should we have every meat?
Three or four meats plus the vegetarian and vegan options suits most groups. Fewer items keeps service quick.
Is there anything for vegans?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Tell us numbers so there is enough.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, and our staff serve and clear.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue if a few things are right. A quick checklist:
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the grill
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
Also near Lower Assendon
Other occasions in Lower Assendon
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Instead of a takeaway delivery, a barbecue becomes part of the event, with the smell drawing people over. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Hot food straight off the grill
- No surprises: everything in writing
- A full barbecue menu
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
Take a look at our prices page and BBQ menu ideas.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
Slow-cooked meats such as pulled pork and brisket are ready to serve from the start, so nobody waits for the first burgers.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, at extra cost.
How we price a catered barbecue
There’s no fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- Site access
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel to Lower Assendon
- Plates or china
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards