Oxfordshire · England
BBQ Catering for Ratley
BBQ catering for events in Ratley: cooked outdoors under cover with staff to serve and clear, so you can enjoy the day.
- Sports clubs and team events
- Family celebrations
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
BBQ catering for Ratley
What comes off the grill
BBQ ribs
For guests who love barbecue, the ribs are frequently the highlight.
Chicken skewers
Chicken gives guests who don’t eat pork or beef a meat option, cooked until it’s hot all the way through.
About our BBQ catering in Ratley
Whether it’s twenty friends in a garden or a whole workforce in a car park, a catered barbecue scales to the occasion. Tell us your rough numbers and we will plan the menu and service. Popular choices include BBQ ribs, chicken skewers and halloumi skewers, and we’re often booked for leaving parties and community fun days.
Country barbecues near Ratley are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. All the barbecue, none of the effort: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
- Area
- Ratley (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the grill
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Also available
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Ratley
Other occasions in Ratley
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue with a little planning. A quick checklist:
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- A green light from whoever owns the site
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
Common questions in Ratley
Do you come out to small places like Ratley?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Midweek dates are normally easier to get. Send us your details through our quote form.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
We cook under cover, so the season does not stop us. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
Do you cover Ratley?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Ratley and Oxfordshire. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Do you label the food for allergies?
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve, and we’ll label the meat-free choices clearly.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Ask and we will quote for the mix.
How we price a catered barbecue
We work out each quote from:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Ratley
Add a hog roast for bigger events
In Ratley, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Fundraising days
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
Among the historic houses close to Ratley are Upton House (1.3 miles south-west) and Farnborough Hall (3.1 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
What your quote should include
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Travel and any London charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
We bring everything we need to cook and serve, so you do not need to find grills or tongs.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
A catered BBQ in Ratley: what to know
Ratley is about 6 miles north-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We are happy to travel to Ratley for events and the places nearby. Ratley is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 27 miles away.
Churches such as Church of St Peter Ad Vincula rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby usually does.
Here we cover the OX15 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include High Street, Townhill and Chapel Lane, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. Nearby, we also cater events in Edgehill (1 mile west), Sun Rising (2 miles south-west) and Hornton (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Banbury (6 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (13 miles south), Neithrop (6 miles south-east), Grimsbury (7 miles south-east), Ruscote (6 miles south-east) and Bloxham (8 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation (3.3 miles south-east) and King John's Castle (3.9 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Edge Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Rose And Crown Public House (under half a mile south-east)
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with a hog roast, a barbecue offers more variety, with beef, chicken and pork rather than one main meat. A hog roast feeds everyone at once and makes a centrepiece, so some events have both. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- An itemised quote
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at our pricing or our barbecue menu ideas.
How the day works
We get there well ahead of food time, so the barbecue is ready when you are. The smell soon brings people over. A summer barbecue in Ratley stays light until about 9:30pm at midsummer, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:10pm.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
How to prepare
- Let us know about children’s numbers
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Give us a contact number for the day
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Planning help
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away