Oxfordshire · England
BBQ Catering for Shippon
Give your guests a proper barbecue at your event in Shippon. We cook on site and serve it hot.
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Summer parties in the garden
Planning an event in Shippon?
How our BBQ catering works in Shippon
The barbecue goes on a level, open spot outdoors with cover over it, well clear of walls, marquee sides and trees. Send us a picture of the space and we will confirm it. We serve sausages, halloumi skewers and chicken skewers, and we’re regularly asked to cater fundraising barbecues and neighbourhood parties.
Country barbecues near Shippon are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Shippon (OX13)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Extras
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why choose BBQ catering in Shippon?
Instead of a takeaway delivery, a barbecue becomes part of the event, and the grill becomes a gathering point. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why Shippon hosts choose us
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Planned to your running order
See how we price and BBQ menu ideas.
Shippon: your questions answered
Could you cook in Albert Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Shippon too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Should we have every meat?
Three or four meats plus the vegetarian and vegan options suits most groups. Fewer items keeps service quick.
Do you cover Shippon?
We do. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
That is one of the best reasons to have it catered: separate equipment for raw and cooked food, and everything cooked through.
What do children typically eat?
Generally, yes: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Tell us how many children to expect.
Is the meat halal?
No. If guests need halal, arrange that separately; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. In winter, plan lighting and somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Occasions we serve in Shippon
You enjoy the barbecue instead of cooking it
In Shippon and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Informal weddings
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Fundraising days
- Sports clubs and team events
PTAs at schools such as Larkmead School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether plates or china are included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What the price includes, item by item
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
We set up on the spot we agreed and stay out of the way, leaving the rest of the space to you.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, quoted separately.
How we price a catered barbecue
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Travel to Shippon
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Crockery choices
- Site access
What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
BBQ ribs
Sticky, glazed ribs are the messy treat of the menu.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Other occasions in Shippon
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’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue if a few things are right. Check these:
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- Salads
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Shippon barbecues: local tips
Shippon is about 1 mile west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Thinking about a catered barbecue in Shippon? We cover the whole area. Shippon is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Shippon to Oxford (6 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Radley station, about 2.8 miles east. Historic houses near Shippon include Appleton Manor (3.1 miles north-west) and Clifton Hampden Manor (4.5 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
Anywhere in OX13, we can bring the barbecue to you. Local streets include Chestnut Tree Close, Willow Tree Close and Whitehouse Close; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Cothill (1 mile north-west), Dry Sandford (2 miles north-west), Marcham (2 miles south-west), Sutton Wick (2 miles south) and Frilford Heath (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (6 miles north-east), Didcot (6 miles south-east), Witney (11 miles north-west), Carterton (14 miles north-west), Thame (15 miles east) and Wantage (8 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Abingdon Community Hospital (0.8 miles south) and FitzHarris Castle (1 mile south-east). Open spaces near Shippon include Cumnor Hill and Dry Sandford Pit.
- Local schools include School of St Helen and St Katharine (0.5 miles south-east) and St Nicolas Church of England Primary School (0.9 miles east)
- Local pubs include Prince Of Wales pub (under half a mile south-west)
How it works
Before service, we set up the grill and the serving table on the agreed spot. Then our chef cooks and the team serves through the time you’ve chosen. For an evening barbecue in Shippon, think about light: daylight lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:10pm. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- Send a photo of where the barbecue could go.
- We check it and send a price.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
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.
Planning help
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away