Buckinghamshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Marlow Common, Buckinghamshire
Give your guests a proper barbecue at your event in Marlow Common. We cook on site and serve it hot.
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Fundraising days
- Retirement do’s
Book a BBQ in Marlow Common
Why choose BBQ catering in Marlow Common?
Next to a row of street-food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, with a menu planned around your guests. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What you get with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read our prices page or our barbecue menu ideas.
How our BBQ catering works in Marlow Common
Food from a barbecue is best eaten hot off the grill, which is why we cook and serve as your guests come up. Give us your serving time and we’ll work to it. On the menu are pulled pork, BBQ ribs and halloumi skewers, and we are regularly asked to cater fundraising days and family celebrations.
A barbecue in the countryside near Marlow Common makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
- Area
- Marlow Common (SL7)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Also available
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Marlow Common
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Barbecue venues around Marlow Common
Marlow Common is about 2 miles west of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. Planning a catered barbecue in Marlow Common? We cover the whole area. Marlow Common is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Reading, about 11 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Marlow Common are Harleyford Manor (1.6 miles south) and Greenlands (3.3 miles west). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Spinfield School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Marlow Common, 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 cater events across the SL7 postcode area and the streets around it. For events just outside Marlow Common, we cover Bovingdon Green (1 mile east), Mundaydean Bottom (1 mile north), Chisbridge Cross (1 mile north-west), Danesfield (1 mile south) and Bockmer End (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover High Wycombe (4 miles north-east), Chesham (13 miles north-east), Amersham (11 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (7 miles east), Chalfont St Peter (11 miles east) and Princes Risborough (10 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include High Wycombe Castle (4.6 miles north-east) and Marlow Community Hospital (1.7 miles east). Open spaces near Marlow Common include Carpenter's Wood.
- Local schools include Sir William Borlase's Grammar School (1.3 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Royal Oak pub (0.6 miles east)
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
We cook as your guests come up, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, at extra cost.
The menu, dish by dish
BBQ ribs
Ribs make a barbecue feel like a feast, alongside the other meats.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Step by step
If timings shift on the day, let your contact know, and we will adjust where we can. Barbecue food is cooked through service, so it’s flexible. For an evening barbecue in Marlow Common, think about light: daylight lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:05pm. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or SL7 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what we look for:
- Parking near the grill
- A green light from whoever owns the site
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Marlow Common
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
Perfect for your event in Marlow Common
Nobody in your party stuck at the grill
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Marlow Common and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Club open days
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Neighbourhood parties
- Summer staff days
Coming by train? The nearest station is Marlow station, about 1.9 miles east.
What your quote should include
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether plates or china are included
- What the price includes, item by item
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Marlow Common
How far is Marlow Common from London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London.
Is Marlow Common too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
We cook under cover, so the season doesn’t stop us. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
We tidy the serving area. Ask if you’d like china.
Will children like the BBQ?
Normally, yes: simple food in a roll suits most children. Give us a rough number of children.
Do you come to Marlow Common?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes.
How much choice do we need?
Not normally. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
- Travel to Marlow Common
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away