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Barbecue Catering in Lower Shiplake, Oxfordshire
Fresh from the grill, served at your event in Lower Shiplake: a full barbecue menu, with salads and potatoes on the side.
- Charity fundraisers
- Neighbourhood parties
- Birthdays and milestone parties
Planning an event in Lower Shiplake?
BBQ catering in Lower Shiplake, cooked on site
A good barbecue is about more than burgers: pulled pork, brisket and ribs turn it into a proper meal, with salads, coleslaw and potatoes on the side. For relaxed weddings and evening receptions and 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays, we will put together a menu of pulled pork, chicken skewers and halloumi skewers and more.
Near Lower Shiplake, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. All the barbecue, none of the effort: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
- Location
- Lower Shiplake (RG9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Extras
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before service, so the barbecue is ready when you are. The smell soon brings people over. Sunset in Lower Shiplake is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so an early-evening barbecue is generally in daylight.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Choose your meats and sides.
- We check the space and quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or RG9 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Lower Shiplake
How far is Lower Shiplake from London?
About 34 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Lower Shiplake?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
We cook under cover, so the season does not stop us. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
Do you offer halal meat?
We do not. If guests need halal, arrange that separately.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Burgers and sausages are usually the children’s favourites, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
The cooking area is covered, so it is guests who need a wet-weather plan.
Is there anything for vegans?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Let us know how many to expect.
The menu, dish by dish
BBQ ribs
Glazed ribs turn a barbecue into a proper spread, alongside the other meats.
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are grilled on site and served in a bun, hot off the barbecue.
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
Space, access and the venue
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear way in from where we park
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the grill
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
Barbecue venues around Lower Shiplake
Lower Shiplake is about 4 miles north of Woodley, in Oxfordshire. We cover Lower Shiplake and its neighbours for events. We cater 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 6 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, Lower Shiplake has its own station, Shiplake station. Churches such as Church of St Mary rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby normally does.
Here we cover the RG9 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on Station Road, Oaks Road and Quarry Lane, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Lower Shiplake sits on or near the A4155, so getting the barbecue to your event is simple. We also bring barbecues to events in Wargrave (1 mile south-east), Cockpole Green (2 miles north-east), Remenham Hill (2 miles north), Bowsey Hill (2 miles east) and Remenham (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Benson (12 miles north-west), Chinnor (13 miles north), Tilehurst (7 miles south-west), Wallingford (12 miles north-west), Little Heath (8 miles south-west) and Oakley (13 miles north).
A little further out are Frazer Nash Archives (1.3 miles north) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (5.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Lower Shiplake includes South Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Local schools include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1.6 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Baskerville pub (under half a mile east)
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with a hog roast, a barbecue gives more choice, which helps when some guests do not eat pork. A hog roast feeds everyone at once and makes a centrepiece, so for bigger events, why not both?. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why us?
- Six meats to choose from
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
See how we price and our barbecue menu ideas.
What BBQ catering costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The journey to the venue
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
- Season and day of the week
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, please mention:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the event is
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to Lower Shiplake
Other occasions in Lower Shiplake
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
Running late? Let us know, and we will adjust where we can.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
Perfect for your event in Lower Shiplake
Barbecue and hog roast together, if you like
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Lower Shiplake. Popular choices:
- Charity fundraisers
- Street parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Club open days
Thinking of a barbecue in Mill Meadows? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, normally the council’s.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for every dish
- Travel and any London charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away