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BBQ Catering in Shillingford
BBQ catering in Shillingford for your event: hot food off the grill, salads and sides, and staff to serve.
- Big birthday parties
- Informal weddings
- Summer parties in the garden
A barbecue near Shillingford
How our BBQ catering works in Shillingford
A barbecue suits mixed groups well, with beef, chicken and pork on the menu, and proper vegetarian and vegan options too. Whether it is leaving and retirement parties and engagement and anniversary parties, we will put together a menu of beef burgers, halloumi skewers and coleslaw for your guests.
In a small place like Shillingford, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Shillingford (OX10)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Alongside
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with a hog roast, a barbecue offers more variety, which helps when some guests don’t eat pork. A hog roast is the bigger spectacle, so some events have both. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Our staff serve and clear
- Planned to your running order
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- An itemised quote
Take a look at our pricing or menu ideas for your barbecue.
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Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- Salads
The process
We set up where we agreed and keep out of the way, so your event carries on around us. Smoke drifts, so we’ll think about the wind with you. Evening barbecues in Shillingford need a little planning: it is light until about 9:25pm in June but only about 7:10pm in late September. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave the area tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Let us know about tight access
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Shillingford: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Shillingford?
Cholsey station, about 4.3 miles south of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Shillingford?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What do you need from the venue?
Mostly space and access: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We’ll check anything else with you.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
Summer is the busiest time, but we cook all year, with cover over the grill. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
Is there anything for vegans?
Yes. There is a halloumi option and a vegan option, cooked separately from the meat.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
We can. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Yes, on plates with salads, coleslaw and potatoes, and china is available on request.
Is clearing up included?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
Shillingford barbecues: local tips
Shillingford is about 5 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Planning a catered barbecue in Shillingford? We can help. We cater all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 9 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Shillingford are Brightwell Manor (1.8 miles south-west) and Clifton Hampden Manor (3.4 miles north-west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Cholsey station, roughly 4.3 miles south of the centre. Shillingford is within about 8 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Here we cover the OX10 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Warborough Road, New Road and Hartley Close; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Shillingford we cover include Warborough (1 mile north), Dorchester (1 mile north-west), Brightwell-cum-Sotwell (1 mile south-west), Benson (2 miles south-east) and Berrick Salome (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (9 miles north-west), Didcot (5 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles north-west), Thame (11 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum (1.9 miles north) and Brightwell Castle (1.7 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Ewelme Watercress Beds and Wittenham Clumps.
- Schools near Shillingford include Wallingford School (1.9 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Six Bells Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Choose from salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
BBQ ribs
Ribs are a favourite with keen barbecue fans.
What affects the price in Shillingford
Your quote depends on:
- The journey to the venue
- Season and day of the week
- Numbers
- Site access
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Ask which items contain gluten
After service, our staff clear up, so there’s very little left for you to do.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Why choose BBQ catering in Shillingford?
Cooked properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart
In Shillingford, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Leaving parties
- Sports clubs and team events
- Community fun days
For a fundraiser at a school like St Laurence Church of England (A) School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school.
Questions to ask before you book
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Any travel or access charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away