Oxfordshire · England
BBQ Catering for Roke
Six barbecue meats and proper vegetarian and vegan options, cooked on site in Roke by our chef. Our staff serve and clear.
- Charity fundraisers
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
BBQ catering in Roke
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many people are eating
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel to Roke
- Plates or china
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or OX10 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
BBQ catering in Roke, served hot
A good barbecue is about more than burgers: pulled pork, brisket and ribs turn it into a proper meal, with salads, coleslaw and potatoes on the side. For informal weddings and back-garden get-togethers, we’ll put together a menu of coleslaw, halloumi skewers and sausages.
Near Roke, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Roke (OX10)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Alongside
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roke barbecues: local tips
Roke is about 7 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We cover events in Roke, as well as the surrounding area. We bring barbecues to all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 10 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Roke are Brightwell Manor (3.4 miles south-west). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. If the day starts at a church like Church of St Helen, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Roke, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
For events in OX10, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and a serving time. For events just outside Roke, we cover Ewelme (2 miles south-east), Brightwell Baldwin (2 miles north-east), Chalgrove (2 miles north), Britwell Salome (3 miles east) and Watlington (4 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (10 miles north-west), Didcot (7 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles west), Thame (9 miles north-east), Wantage (14 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (11 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum (2.4 miles north-west) and Wallingford Castle (2.5 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Wittenham Clumps and Ewelme Watercress Beds.
- Schools near Roke include Wallingford School (2.5 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Home Sweet Home pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue if a few things are right. A quick checklist:
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
FAQs for Roke
Is Roke close to London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Roke too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Most events pick three or four.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
How many meats should we choose?
You don’t need everything. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats and we’ll advise on the rest.
Will children like the BBQ?
Burgers and sausages are typically the children’s favourites, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
Will you clear up afterwards?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
Do you offer halal meat?
We do not offer halal. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with a hog roast, a barbecue gives more choice, which helps when some guests do not eat pork. A hog roast is the bigger spectacle, so for bigger events, why not both?. 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?
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Cooked on site by our chef
See how we price or our barbecue menu ideas.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
How it works
Running late? Tell us as early as you can, and we will work around it. A barbecue is easy to time, as most of it is cooked as people eat. Sunset in Roke is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so an early-evening barbecue is generally in daylight.
- First, you send us 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 clear the serving area and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
- Think about where the smoke will drift
- Let us know about children’s numbers
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
On the day, we arrive in good time to set up, so the grill is up to heat when you are ready to eat.
China crockery is available on request, at extra cost.
The menu, dish by dish
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are grilled on site and served in a bun, hot off the barbecue.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Why choose BBQ catering in Roke?
Barbecue and hog roast together, if you like
In Roke, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Family celebrations
- Team days and staff summer parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
For a fundraiser at a school like Benson Church of England Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school.
Before booking anyone
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Travel and any London charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards