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BBQ Catering in Stanton St John
BBQ catering in Stanton St John for your event: hot food off the grill, salads and sides, served by our staff.
- Informal weddings
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Reunions and family get-togethers
Book a BBQ in Stanton St John
How our BBQ catering works in Stanton St John
There is something about a barbecue that gets people talking: the smell, the queue and the plates piled high. We will find the right spot at your venue in Stanton St John. We’re frequently asked to cater team days and staff summer parties and garden parties, with pulled pork, sausages and halloumi skewers.
Country barbecues near Stanton St John are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve.
- Location
- Stanton St John (OX33)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For event organisers in Stanton St John
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Perfect for your event in Stanton St John
Halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
In Stanton St John, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Summer parties in the garden
- Retirement do’s
- Summer staff days
Nearby historic houses include Holywell Manor, Oxford (4 miles south-west) and Boarstall Tower (4.1 miles north-east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Whether travel is included
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates or china
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Season and day of the week
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
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Stanton St John
What’s the nearest station to Stanton St John?
Islip station, about 4.5 miles north-west of the centre.
Is Stanton St John too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Let us know how many to expect.
Should we have every meat?
You do not need everything. Mix quick-grilled items with pulled pork or brisket and we will advise on the rest.
Is the meat halal?
We do not offer halal. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
Can you cater in Stanton St John?
Yes, Stanton St John is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Of course. A barbecue works as a plated meal with sides; ask about china if you’d like it.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
We get there well before service, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
China crockery is available on request, at extra cost.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to a fixed venue menu, you pick the meats, the sides and the meat-free options yourself. The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Why book with us
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- An itemised quote
- Planned to your running order
- Hot food straight off the grill
Take a look at our prices page and BBQ menu ideas.
A catered BBQ in Stanton St John: what to know
Stanton St John is about 4 miles north-east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Events in Stanton St John are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Stanton St John is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover.
Coming by train? The nearest station is Islip station, about 4.5 miles north-west. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Wheatley Park School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX33, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Mill Street, Church Close and Cox Lane, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. Other places close to Stanton St John we cover include Forest Hill (1 mile south), Beckley (1 mile north-west), Barton (2 miles south-west), Risinghurst (2 miles south-west) and Holton (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (4 miles south-west), Didcot (12 miles south), Bicester (8 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles south-west), Witney (14 miles west) and Thame (9 miles east).
A little further out are Oxford Castle (4.7 miles south-west) and Churchill Hospital (2.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Stanton St John includes Shotover and Bernwood Meadows.
- Pubs nearby include The Star Inn Public House (less than half a mile south)
Nearby places to Stanton St John
What else we do in Stanton St John
A closer look at the menu
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Choose from salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, depending on the occasion.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue if a few things are right. Check these:
- A clear way in from where we park
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
What happens on the day
Our chef runs the grill while our staff serve, so the queue keeps moving. When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area. For an evening barbecue in Stanton St John, think about light: it is light until about 9:25pm in June but only about 7:10pm in late September. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- Show us the space.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: 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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- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards