Oxfordshire · England
BBQ Catering for Shipton-on-Cherwell
Planning a catered barbecue in Shipton-on-Cherwell? We cook outdoors under cover, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Retirement do’s
- Sports clubs and team events
BBQ catering in Shipton-on-Cherwell
How our BBQ catering works in Shipton-on-Cherwell
A barbecue is one of the easiest ways to feed a crowd in Shipton-on-Cherwell: familiar food, lots of choice and no formality. With us cooking, nobody you know spends the afternoon at the grill. We serve pulled pork, coleslaw and sausages, and typical bookings are for retirement do’s and club open days.
A barbecue in the countryside near Shipton-on-Cherwell makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
- Location
- Shipton-on-Cherwell (OX5)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Extras
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
What else we do in Shipton-on-Cherwell
Events we cater in Shipton-on-Cherwell
Cooked on site, served hot
People around Shipton-on-Cherwell book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Big birthday parties
- Retirement do’s
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
Coming by train? The closest railway station is Tackley station, roughly 2.3 miles north of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether plates or china are included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
The process
Before service, we set up the grill and the serving table on the agreed spot. Then it is a case of cooking and serving for as long as we have agreed. Sunset in Shipton-on-Cherwell is about 9:00pm in late May and 9:30pm in late June, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover before service.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
How to get a price
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
Related guides
What BBQ catering costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Season and day of the week
- The number of people
- Travel to Shipton-on-Cherwell
- How easy it is to reach the spot
The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What to tell us
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the event is
- Allergies we should know about
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with a cold buffet, barbecue food is hot and cooked to order. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Served at the time you choose
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
Take a look at our prices page or BBQ menu ideas.
What we serve, dish by dish
Beef brisket
Slow-cooked beef brisket, sliced to serve, rich and tender.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Ask which items contain gluten
Slow-cooked meats such as pulled pork and brisket are ready to serve from the start, which takes the pressure off the grill.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Planning a barbecue in Shipton-on-Cherwell
Shipton-on-Cherwell is about 7 miles south-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Hosts in Shipton-on-Cherwell book us for events of all sizes. Shipton-on-Cherwell is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Shipton-on-Cherwell to Oxford (7 miles away).
Within reach of Shipton-on-Cherwell are historic houses such as Blenheim Palace (2.5 miles west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. PTAs at schools such as The Marlborough Church of England School frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX5, so your event can be anywhere in it. We also bring barbecues to events in Thrupp (1 mile south), Bunkers Hill (1 mile north-west), Woodstock (2 miles west), Begbroke (2 miles south) and Bladon (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (7 miles south-east), Banbury (15 miles north), Bicester (7 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south), Witney (9 miles south-west) and Carterton (14 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum (2.3 miles west). Within reach you will find Woodsides Meadow.
- Pubs nearby include The Boat Public House (0.6 miles south)
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- A clear way in from where we park
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Shipton-on-Cherwell questions
Which station is closest to Shipton-on-Cherwell?
The closest is Tackley station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Shipton-on-Cherwell?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Should we have every meat?
Most events choose three or four meats, plus the meat-free options. Fewer items keeps service quick.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Let us know about allergies before the day.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes.
How do you handle food safety?
Meat is cooked until it is steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, following Food Standards Agency advice.
What does the venue need to provide?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Let us know about the site and we will confirm what we need.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards