Oxfordshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Nuneham Courtenay, Oxfordshire
A catered barbecue for your event in Nuneham Courtenay: cooked outdoors under cover with staff to serve and clear, so you can enjoy the day.
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Evening wedding food
- Engagement and anniversary parties
BBQ catering in Nuneham Courtenay
BBQ catering in Nuneham Courtenay, cooked on site
Whether it is twenty friends in a garden or a whole workforce in a car park, a catered barbecue scales to the occasion. Give us an idea of numbers and we will suggest a menu. For garden parties and leaving parties, we will put together a menu of beef burgers, pulled pork and chicken skewers.
In a small place like Nuneham Courtenay, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will handle the rest. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Area
- Nuneham Courtenay (OX44)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Also available
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
A catered BBQ in Nuneham Courtenay: what to know
Nuneham Courtenay is about 4 miles east of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Thinking about a catered barbecue in Nuneham Courtenay? We cover the whole area. Nuneham Courtenay is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover.
Historic houses near Nuneham Courtenay include Clifton Hampden Manor (2.3 miles south) and Garsington Manor (2.5 miles north-east). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. After a christening at a church such as Church of St Peter, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
For events in OX44, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and a serving time. Other places close to Nuneham Courtenay we cover include Radley (2 miles west), Clifton Hampden (2 miles south), Long Wittenham (3 miles south), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles west) and Culham (4 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (4 miles north), Didcot (6 miles south), Bicester (15 miles north), Witney (14 miles north-west), Thame (11 miles east) and Wantage (12 miles south-west).
A little further out are FitzHarris Castle (3.7 miles west) and Littlemore Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Nuneham Courtenay includes Shotover and Wells Farm.
- Local schools include The Oxford Academy (2.4 miles north)
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Tell us about children’s numbers
Running late? Let us know, and we’ll work around it where possible.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
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A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
BBQ ribs
For guests who love barbecue, the ribs are often the highlight.
Step by step
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower won’t stop it, though your guests will want shelter if it rains. At midsummer, it’s light in Nuneham Courtenay until about 9:25pm, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. In late September, it’s dark by about 7:10pm.
- Send a photo of where the barbecue could go.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We clear up so you do not have to.
How to prepare
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
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Common questions in Nuneham Courtenay
Is Nuneham Courtenay too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Nuneham Courtenay?
The closest is Radley station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
Is the food cooked safely?
Meat is cooked until it’s steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, following Food Standards Agency advice.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Do you need anything from us?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Let us know about the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Typically, yes: simple food in a roll suits most children. Give us a rough number of children.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Most events pick three or four.
For event organisers in Nuneham Courtenay
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
What affects the price in Nuneham Courtenay
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Site access
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with a DIY barbecue, nobody you know spends the event at the grill, and the food is cooked properly by people who do it every week. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- An itemised quote
- Our staff serve and clear
Read our prices page or BBQ menu ideas.
Why choose BBQ catering in Nuneham Courtenay?
Can be paired with a hog roast
Hosts in Nuneham Courtenay book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Neighbourhood parties
- Club open days
- Leaving and retirement parties
If guests are travelling by rail, Radley station is about 1.7 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Travel and any London charges
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue with a little planning. A quick checklist:
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- A spot well clear of buildings
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards