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Barbecue Catering in Shiplake Cross, Oxfordshire
A barbecue in Shiplake Cross, without you at the grill: the food, the grill and the team are all on us.
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Big birthday parties
- Neighbourhood parties
BBQ catering in Shiplake Cross
Working with your venue
If you are 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 everyone in the loop.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
About our BBQ catering in Shiplake Cross
BBQ catering means we bring the barbecue and do the cooking. Our chef grills on site in Shiplake Cross, under cover, and our staff serve and clear. We are frequently asked to cater leaving parties and informal weddings, with pulled pork, chicken skewers and beef burgers.
Near Shiplake Cross, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll handle the rest. You get a barbecue without the work: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
- Area
- Shiplake Cross (RG9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Also available
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
All the cooking and serving equipment comes with us, so there is no need to borrow a grill.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
What BBQ catering costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- The date and time of year
- Travel to Shiplake Cross
- Numbers
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
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. Use our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Shiplake Cross
You enjoy the barbecue instead of cooking it
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Shiplake Cross and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Summer staff days
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Big birthday parties
- Summer parties in the garden
After a christening at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- How dietary needs are handled
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Plates, china and cutlery
Step by step
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower won’t stop it, but plan somewhere dry for people to eat. Sunset in Shiplake Cross is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so an early-evening barbecue is usually in daylight.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Shiplake Cross
- Salads
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Next to doing the barbecue yourself, no host is stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the cooking is in experienced hands. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Meat-free choices on every menu
Planning a barbecue in Shiplake Cross
Shiplake Cross is about 3 miles north-east of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. We cover Shiplake Cross and its neighbours for events. We bring barbecues to 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
PTAs at schools such as Shiplake Church of England School frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. Coming by train? The nearest station is Shiplake station, about 1.1 miles north-east.
Anywhere in RG9, we can cook on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a house on Memorial Avenue, Plowden Way and Orchard Close or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. We also bring barbecues to events in Binfield Heath (1 mile west), Harpsden (1 mile north), Harpsden Bottom (2 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (2 miles north) and Sonning Common (4 miles west). Larger places within reach include Benson (12 miles north-west), Chinnor (14 miles north), Tilehurst (6 miles south-west), Wallingford (12 miles north-west), Little Heath (7 miles south-west) and Oakley (14 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.3 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (2 miles north). The countryside around Shiplake Cross includes Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Schools near Shiplake Cross include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1.5 miles south-east) and The Piggott School (1.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Plough pub (less than half a mile south-east)
About the food
Beef burgers
No barbecue is complete without burgers, and they’re a safe bet for children and adults alike.
Beef brisket
Beef brisket is slow-cooked and sliced, rich and tender.
Shiplake Cross questions
Is Shiplake Cross too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Shiplake Cross?
The closest is Shiplake station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, with our staff serving and clearing.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Cooking properly is our job: raw and cooked food are kept apart, with separate tongs and boards.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
Yes. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage.
Do you offer halal meat?
We don’t. If guests need halal, arrange that separately; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
Is clearing up included?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
When should we book BBQ catering?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Midweek dates are usually easier to get. Fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to Shiplake Cross
What else we do in Shiplake Cross
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away