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Barbecue Catering in Marsh Gibbon, Oxfordshire
A catered barbecue for events around Marsh Gibbon: hot food off the grill, salads and sides, served by our staff.
- Charity fundraisers
- Club open days
- Big birthday parties
Planning an event in Marsh Gibbon?
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
After service, our staff clear up, so there’s very little left for you to do.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, quoted separately.
How our BBQ catering works in Marsh Gibbon
We cook outdoors, under cover, on a spot we agree with you, away from buildings, fences and overhanging branches. Send us a picture of the space and we’ll confirm it. We are frequently asked to cater birthdays and milestone parties and summer parties in the garden, with beef brisket, beef burgers and sausages.
Near Marsh Gibbon, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Area
- Marsh Gibbon (OX27)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Occasions we serve in Marsh Gibbon
Hot food straight off the grill
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Marsh Gibbon. For example:
- Family celebrations
- Club open days
- Work barbecues
- Summer parties in the garden
For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Bicester North station, about 3.7 miles west.
Questions to ask before booking
- The full menu and the sides
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
- What crockery is supplied
Where the barbecue can go in Marsh Gibbon
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- A green light from whoever owns the site
- A spot well clear of buildings
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the grill
- Beef brisket
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Instead of asking a friend to man the grill, nobody is left cooking while the party happens, and the food is cooked by people who do it every week. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Hot food straight off the grill
Take a look at our pricing or menu ideas for your barbecue.
About the food
BBQ ribs
BBQ ribs bring a sticky, glazed favourite to the table.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Also in Marsh Gibbon
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Plates or china
- The number of people
- Season and day of the week
- Distance from us
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
- The address or postcode
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Common questions in Marsh Gibbon
Is Marsh Gibbon close to London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Marsh Gibbon 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.
Can you do halal?
We don’t offer halal. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
What if it rains?
The cooking area is covered, so it’s guests who need a wet-weather plan.
What meats do you barbecue?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Of course. With salads and potatoes, it is a proper meal on a plate; ask about china if you’d like it.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
The process
With cover over the grill, the weather rarely holds us up, but plan somewhere dry for people to eat. At midsummer, it’s light in Marsh Gibbon until about 9:25pm, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:10pm.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Name a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or OX27 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Marsh Gibbon barbecues: local tips
Marsh Gibbon is about 4 miles east of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We cover events in Marsh Gibbon, along with the towns and villages around it. We bring barbecues to all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 13 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Claydon House (4.8 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. Churches such as Church of St Mary rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby usually does.
For events in OX27, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and a serving time. Your event could be at a house on Moorhen Close, Westbury Close and Moat Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. We also bring barbecues to events in Poundon (2 miles north), Charndon (2 miles north-east), Twyford (2 miles north-east), Calvert (3 miles east) and Preston Bissett (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Oxford (13 miles south-west), Bicester (4 miles west), Thame (11 miles south), Kidlington (11 miles south-west), Chinnor (15 miles south-east) and Headington Quarry (11 miles south-west).
A little further out are Bicester Community Hospital (4 miles west) and Bicester Village (4 miles west). The countryside around Marsh Gibbon includes Upper Ray Meadows and Graven Hill.
- Nearby, you will find Plough Inn (under half a mile east)
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away