Oxfordshire · England
BBQ Catering for Summertown
Six barbecue meats and proper vegetarian and vegan options, grilled at your venue in Summertown by our chef. We serve and tidy up.
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Charity fundraisers
- Reunions and family get-togethers
A barbecue near Summertown
Perfect for your event in Summertown
A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Street parties
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Leaving and retirement parties
After a christening at a church such as Church of St Michael and All Angels, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Questions to ask before you book
- What crockery is supplied
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
BBQ catering in Summertown, served hot
In Summertown, a barbecue is a favourite for relaxed events: familiar food, lots of choice and no formality. The difference with a catered barbecue is that nobody from your party is stuck at the grill. Whether it is birthdays and milestone parties and reunions and family get-togethers, we can cook coleslaw, halloumi skewers and BBQ ribs and more.
In a place like Summertown, a barbecue at home is normally the easiest option. Let us know how we reach the garden, and we’ll bring everything else. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Summertown (OX2, OX3)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Alongside
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Summertown
What else we do in Summertown
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
Running late? Let us know, and we’ll work around it where possible.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Instead of a takeaway delivery, a barbecue becomes part of the event, and the grill becomes a gathering point. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Planned to your running order
- Hot food straight off the grill
Take a look at our pricing or our barbecue menu ideas.
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
What comes off the grill
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes for a proper meal.
BBQ ribs
BBQ ribs bring a sticky, glazed favourite to the table; have napkins ready.
What BBQ catering costs
Your quote depends on:
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
- Season and day of the week
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies we should know about
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The venue or postcode
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or OX2 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
A catered BBQ in Summertown: what to know
Summertown is about 2 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Summertown is well within our area for events and the places nearby. Summertown is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover.
For anyone arriving by rail, Oxford station, about 1.7 miles south, is the nearest station. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Summer Fields School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
Events anywhere in OX2 and OX3 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and roughly how many guests. Your event could be at a house on Islip Road, Hobson Road and Hernes Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Summertown is on the A4165, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. If your venue is just outside Summertown, we also cover North Oxford (1 mile south), Sunnymead (1 mile north), Cutteslowe (1 mile north), Park Town (1 mile south) and Norham Manor (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Didcot (12 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (13 miles east).
A little further out are Clarendon Shopping Centre (1.8 miles south) and Oxford University Museum of Natural History (1.4 miles south). The countryside around Summertown includes Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Headington Hill.
- Schools near Summertown include Oxford Academy (within half a mile south-east) and Cutteslowe Primary School (0.7 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Dew Drop Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
- Local facilities include St Hugh's College Main Building Including Library (0.8 miles south)
Summertown: your questions answered
Is Summertown close to London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Summertown?
Oxford station, about 1.7 miles south of the centre.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
Yes. Many bigger events have both. Ask and we will quote for the mix.
How do you handle food safety?
Cooking properly is our job: raw and cooked food are kept apart, with separate tongs and boards.
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.
How much choice do we need?
Three or four meats plus the vegetarian and vegan options suits most groups. Fewer items keeps service quick.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Beef burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, with halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Let us know how many to expect.
How the day works
When we arrive, we position the grill under cover and get it up to heat. Then our chef cooks through the service time, worked around your serving time. A summer barbecue in Summertown stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:10pm.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards