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BBQ Catering in Mackney
Six barbecue meats and proper vegetarian and vegan options, grilled at your venue in Mackney by our chef. Our staff serve and clear.
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A barbecue near Mackney
About our BBQ catering in Mackney
There is more to a catered barbecue than burgers: pulled pork, brisket and ribs turn it into a proper meal, with salads, coleslaw and potatoes on the side. We are frequently asked to cater evening wedding food and reunions and family get-togethers, with beef brisket, sausages and pulled pork.
Country barbecues near Mackney are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. You get a barbecue without the work: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
- Location
- Mackney (OX10)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Alongside
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Running late? Tell us as early as you can, and we’ll work around it. A barbecue is easy to time, as most of it is cooked as people eat. Sunset in Mackney is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so an early-evening barbecue is usually in daylight.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- We tidy up before we go.
How to prepare
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or OX10 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Mackney
Could you cook in Kinecroft?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come out to small places like Mackney?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
We cook under cover, so the season does not stop us. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
Is clearing up included?
We tidy the serving area, so there’s very little washing up. China is available on request.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
Yes. The hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and the barbecue adds choice.
Can you do halal?
No. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Let us know how many to expect.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Next to doing the barbecue yourself, no host is stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the food is cooked properly by people who do it every week. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Served at the time you choose
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
Read our prices page and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Nearby places to Mackney
Other occasions in Mackney
Mackney barbecues: local tips
Mackney is about 4 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Planning a catered barbecue in Mackney? We cover the whole area. We bring barbecues to 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Mackney to Oxford (10 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, Cholsey station, about 2.4 miles south, is the nearest station. Thinking of a barbecue in Kinecroft? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, generally the council’s. Mackney is within about 7 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, 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.
Anywhere in OX10, we can bring the barbecue to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Mackney we cover include Brightwell-cum-Sotwell (1 mile north), North Moreton (1 mile west), Wallingford (1 mile east), Shillingford (2 miles north-east) and Little Wittenham (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (10 miles north), Didcot (4 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles north-west), Thame (13 miles north-east), Wantage (11 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (12 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Pendon Museum (3.3 miles north-west) and Brightwell Castle (0.5 miles north). The countryside around Mackney includes Wittenham Clumps and Cholsey Marsh.
- Nearby schools include Wallingford School (1.5 miles east)
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are 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 will keep you both updated.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue with a little planning. A quick checklist:
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
- A clear way in from where we park
- A spot well clear of buildings
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Mackney
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- BBQ ribs
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
What affects the price in Mackney
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Crockery choices
- The journey to the venue
- The number of people
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- The address or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area and pack away, so there’s very little left for you to do.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Events we cater in Mackney
Food handled by a professional team
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Mackney and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Summer parties in the garden
- Neighbourhood parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
Among the historic houses close to Mackney are Brightwell Manor (0.5 miles north) and Clifton Hampden Manor (4 miles north-west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The full menu and the sides
- If the price includes VAT
About the food
Beef brisket
Brisket makes a barbecue feel like a proper meal.
Pulled pork
A pulled pork roll is a barbecue favourite.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away