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Barbecue Catering in Mapledurham, Oxfordshire
A barbecue in Mapledurham, without you at the grill: we bring the barbecue, the food and the staff.
- Charity fundraisers
- Community fun days
- Big birthday parties
BBQ catering in Mapledurham
How our BBQ catering works in Mapledurham
Some of the best barbecues are the ones where the host gets to sit down. We look after the grill, the serving and the clearing, so your time goes on your guests, not the food. Typical bookings include leaving parties and fundraising days, serving beef brisket, chicken skewers and coleslaw.
Near Mapledurham, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
- Location
- Mapledurham (RG8, RG4, RG31)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue with a little planning. A quick checklist:
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- New potatoes
Occasions we serve in Mapledurham
Meat-free choices that aren’t an afterthought
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Mapledurham. For example:
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Family celebrations
- Fundraising days
- Evening wedding food
If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Tilehurst station, roughly 1 mile south of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- What crockery is supplied
- Allergen information for every dish
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Travel and any London charges
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Next to a fixed venue menu, a catered barbecue lets you choose exactly what’s served, and eat outdoors. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why Mapledurham hosts choose us
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- A full barbecue menu
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Meat-free choices on every menu
Take a look at how we price or BBQ menu ideas.
Mapledurham barbecues: local tips
Mapledurham is about 3 miles west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Thinking about a catered barbecue in Mapledurham? We cover the whole area. Mapledurham is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover.
After a christening at a church such as Church of St Margaret and Bardolf Aisle, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Parks such as Round Copse frequently have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first.
For events in RG8, RG4 and RG31, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and roughly how many guests. That could mean an event in a garden on St Mary's Avenue, Park Walk and The Short, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Other places close to Mapledurham we cover include Purley on Thames (1 mile south-west), Trench Green (1 mile north-east), Tilehurst (2 miles south), Chazey Heath (2 miles east) and Norcot (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Didcot (12 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (7 miles north-east), Benson (10 miles north), Wallingford (9 miles north-west), Great Western Park (13 miles north-west) and Watlington (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.4 miles south-east) and Battle Hospital (2.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Mapledurham include South Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Denefield School (1.2 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Roebuck pub (0.8 miles south)
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Also near Mapledurham
Other occasions in Mapledurham
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
The serving table is kept tidy and stocked, so the barbecue looks as good at the end as at the start.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Mapledurham: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Mapledurham?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Mapledurham from London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What do children usually eat?
Yes, generally: simple food in a roll suits most children. Give us a rough number of children.
What does the venue need to provide?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Tell us what’s available on site and we will confirm the rest when we quote.
How much choice do we need?
Most events choose three or four meats, plus the meat-free options. A shorter menu also speeds up service.
How do you handle food safety?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
Do you label the food for allergies?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Let us know about allergies before the day.
How we price a catered barbecue
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- Access to the cooking area
- Crockery choices
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies we should know about
- Rough numbers
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
The process
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. For an evening barbecue in Mapledurham, think about light: daylight lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:10pm. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- We serve as people come up.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Before we arrive
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards