Buckinghamshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Oakley, Buckinghamshire
A barbecue in Oakley, without you at the grill: we bring the barbecue, the food and the staff.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
BBQ catering for Oakley
Why choose BBQ catering in Oakley?
Next to a fixed venue menu, you pick the meats, the sides and the meat-free options yourself, and eat outdoors. What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at our prices page and BBQ menu ideas.
How our BBQ catering works in Oakley
With BBQ catering, the barbecue, the food and the cooking are all on us. We cook on site at your event in Oakley, outdoors under cover, while our staff serve your guests and tidy up. Typical bookings include close and cul-de-sac parties and leaving parties, with halloumi skewers, BBQ ribs and pulled pork.
A barbecue in the countryside near Oakley makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve.
- Where
- Oakley (HP18)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Also available
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we serve, dish by dish
Pulled pork
Slow-cooked pork, pulled apart, piled into rolls, frequently with coleslaw.
BBQ ribs
For guests who love barbecue, the ribs are frequently the highlight.
What affects the price in Oakley
Things that change the price:
- Travel to Oakley
- How many people are eating
- Season and day of the week
- Access to the cooking area
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Dietary requirements
- The venue or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Oakley
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. For example:
- Street parties
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Fundraising barbecues
- Retirement do’s
Within reach of Oakley are historic houses such as Boarstall Tower (1.5 miles north-west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one.
What your quote should include
- What crockery is supplied
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and any London charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Towns and villages near Oakley
Other occasions in Oakley
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
The process
We get there well ahead of food time, so the barbecue is ready when you are. The smell soon brings people over. For an evening barbecue in Oakley, think about light: it’s light until about 9:25pm in June but only about 7:10pm in late September. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- At serving time, the chef grills and the team serves.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or HP18 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Parking near the grill
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Oakley
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Oakley: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Oakley?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Oakley from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is the food cooked at the event?
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.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
You will get allergen information for everything we serve, and we will label the meat-free choices clearly.
What meats do you barbecue?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
Is the meat halal?
No, we don’t offer halal meat. Our meat-free options are there, or halal food would need to be arranged separately.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
Summer is the busiest time, but we cook all year. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
Barbecues in Oakley: gardens, clubs and local tips
Oakley is about 6 miles north-west of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Oakley is well within our area for events. Oakley is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Oakley to Oxford (about 8 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Oakley Church of England Combined School frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. Churches such as Church of St Mary rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby usually does.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in HP18, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Brookside, Manor Road and The Turnpike; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. We also bring barbecues to events in Little London (1 mile east), Brill (1 mile north-east), Piddington (3 miles north), Ludgershall (4 miles north-east) and Blackthorn (5 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Aylesbury (11 miles east), Buckingham (14 miles north), Elmhurst (11 miles east), Southcourt (11 miles east), Princes Risborough (12 miles south-east) and Haydon Hill (10 miles east).
A little further out are Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (3.8 miles south). Open spaces near Oakley include Bernwood Meadows.
- Nearby, you will find The Royal Oak pub (under half a mile south-west)
Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
On the day, we arrive in good time to set up, so the grill is up to heat when you are ready to eat.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
- 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