Oxfordshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Shepherd's Green, Oxfordshire
Planning a barbecue in Shepherd's Green and don’t want to cook? We bring the food, the barbecue and the staff, from burgers to brisket.
- Big birthday parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
BBQ catering in Shepherd's Green
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken skewers
Chicken on skewers suits mingling guests, with salad or in a roll.
Beef brisket
Brisket is a favourite with people who like their beef, in a roll or with sides.
About our BBQ catering in Shepherd's Green
Hosting a barbecue typically means shopping, prepping, cooking and clearing. A catered barbecue takes all of that off your hands, so you can enjoy your own event. On the menu are beef brisket, sausages and halloumi skewers, and we are regularly asked to cater big birthday parties and relaxed weddings and evening receptions.
Near Shepherd's Green, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll handle the rest. Our staff serve and clear, so you are not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
- Location
- Shepherd's Green (RG9)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Extras
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
If timings shift on the day, let your contact know, and we’ll work around it. Barbecue food is cooked through service, so it’s flexible. Evening barbecues in Shepherd's Green need a little planning: it is light until about 9:25pm in June but only about 7:10pm in late September. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- Send a picture of where the barbecue could go.
- We check it and send a price.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We clear up so you don’t have to.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Towns and villages near Shepherd's Green
More for events in Shepherd's Green
Who books BBQ catering in Shepherd's Green?
Cooked on site, served hot
In Shepherd's Green, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Evening wedding food
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
PTAs at schools such as Peppard Church of England Primary School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
- The full menu and the sides
- How dietary needs are handled
What affects the price in Shepherd's Green
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether you want china
- Season and day of the week
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- An estimate of numbers
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, on a menu you’ve agreed in advance. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why Shepherd's Green hosts choose us
- An itemised quote
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Hot food straight off the grill
Read how we price or BBQ menu ideas.
Barbecues in Shepherd's Green: gardens, clubs and local tips
Shepherd's Green is about 5 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Events in Shepherd's Green are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. We cater all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Shepherd's Green to Reading (7 miles away).
If the day starts at a church like Church of St Nicholas, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. For anyone arriving by rail, Henley-On-Thames station is about 3.2 miles away. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Shepherd's Green, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
For events in RG9, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and roughly how many guests. Whether your event is on Shepherds Green and Satwell Close or a nearby road, we’ll bring the barbecue to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Rotherfield Peppard (1 mile south), Highmoor Cross (1 mile north-west), Kingwood Common (1 mile south-west), Peppard Hill (1 mile south-west) and Highmoor (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Didcot (13 miles west), Thame (14 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (3 miles east), Benson (8 miles north-west), Chinnor (11 miles north) and Tilehurst (6 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Frazer Nash Archives (3.4 miles east) and Battle Hospital (6 miles south). The countryside around Shepherd's Green includes Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Shepherd's Green include Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge (2.2 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Lamb pub (0.5 miles west)
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A green light from whoever owns the site
- A spot well clear of buildings
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the grill
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Shepherd's Green
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Shepherd's Green?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What does the venue need to provide?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Tell us what’s available on site and we will confirm the rest when we quote.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes. Our chef cooks outdoors, under cover, at your event, with our staff serving and clearing.
Is clearing up included?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
What do children typically eat?
Yes, generally: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Give us a rough number of children.
Should we have every meat?
Most events choose three or four meats, plus the meat-free options. Fewer items keeps service quick.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the moment service begins, which takes the pressure off the grill.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards