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BBQ Catering for Shotover Hill
Treat your guests to a proper barbecue at your event in Shotover Hill. We cook on site and serve it hot.
- Summer staff days
- Garden parties
- Informal weddings
BBQ catering for Shotover Hill
How our BBQ catering works in Shotover Hill
From a small family gathering to a big club day, a barbecue can be planned around the size of your event. Tell us your rough numbers and we’ll plan the menu and service. For close and cul-de-sac parties and club open days, we’ll put together a menu of chicken skewers, pulled pork and beef burgers for your guests.
Barbecues around Shotover Hill are frequently relaxed garden affairs. A catered barbecue fits right in, and you will not spend it cooking. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Location
- Shotover Hill (OX3)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Extras
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Choose from salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Chicken skewers
Chicken skewers are grilled on site, for guests who prefer chicken.
Where the barbecue can go in Shotover Hill
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the grill
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Nearby places to Shotover Hill
What else we do in Shotover Hill
Barbecue venues around Shotover Hill
Shotover Hill is about 2 miles east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We cover events in Shotover Hill, along with the towns and villages around it. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire.
Churches such as Holy Trinity Church rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby generally does. Among the historic houses close to Shotover Hill are Holywell Manor, Oxford (2.4 miles west) and Garsington Manor (3.1 miles south-east). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one.
Events anywhere in OX3 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and roughly how many guests. We can cater an event on streets such as Old Road, Mark Road and York Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Other places close to Shotover Hill we cover include Risinghurst (1 mile north), Barton (1 mile north), Horspath (1 mile south-east), Littleworth (2 miles east) and Forest Hill (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south-west), Witney (13 miles west), Thame (9 miles east) and Wantage (15 miles south-west).
A little further out are Rumble Museum (1.2 miles west) and Templars Square (1.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Shotover Hill includes Shotover and CS Lewis Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School (0.5 miles north-west) and Cheney School (1.2 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Crown & Thistle pub (under half a mile west)
The process
A barbecue is cooked as people eat, so we time our arrival around your serving time. It means food comes off the grill hot. Autumn and winter barbecues in Shotover Hill get dark early: about 7:10pm by late September and 3:55pm by December. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Choose your meats and sides.
- We check the space and quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Common questions in Shotover Hill
Can you do a barbecue in Stansfeld Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Is Shotover Hill close to London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
We cook under cover, so rain isn’t a problem for the food. Have a gazebo, marquee or room indoors for eating.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
Once your date is fixed, especially for June to September. Short notice is still worth a try: fill in our quote form.
What do you need from the venue?
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.
Will you clear up afterwards?
Yes, we clear up after service, so there is very little washing up. Ask if you’d like china.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you cover Shotover Hill?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Shotover Hill and the rest of Oxfordshire included. Send us the address for a quote.
Occasions we serve in Shotover Hill
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket
In Shotover Hill and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Club open days
- Leaving parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Work barbecues
PTAs at schools such as Wood Farm Primary School frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel and any London charges
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether plates or china are included
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
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.
Planning for dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
All the cooking and serving equipment comes with us, so you don’t need to find grills or tongs.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
Why choose BBQ catering in Shotover Hill?
Next to a row of street-food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, on a menu you’ve agreed in advance. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- Six meats to choose from
- Served at the time you choose
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Our chef at the grill, not you
Read our prices page and BBQ menu ideas.
What affects the price in Shotover Hill
Here’s what affects the price:
- The date and time of year
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the event is
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and time of the event
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away