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Barbecue Catering in Sunnymead, Oxfordshire
A catered barbecue for your event in Sunnymead: cooked outdoors under cover with staff to serve and clear, so you can enjoy the day.
- Retirement do’s
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
A barbecue near Sunnymead
What we serve, dish by dish
BBQ ribs
Sticky, glazed ribs are the messy treat of the menu.
Chicken skewers
Chicken gives guests who do not eat pork or beef a meat option.
About our BBQ catering in Sunnymead
We cook outdoors, under cover, on a spot we agree with you, away from buildings, fences and overhanging branches. Send us a picture of the space and we’ll confirm it. On the menu are beef brisket, chicken skewers and pulled pork, and we are frequently booked for neighbourhood parties and leaving parties.
Barbecues around Sunnymead are frequently relaxed garden affairs. A catered barbecue fits right in, and you will not spend it cooking. You get a barbecue without the work: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
- Area
- Sunnymead (OX2)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Also available
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
A catered BBQ in Sunnymead: what to know
Sunnymead is about 3 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Sunnymead and the surrounding area are covered for events. Sunnymead is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cater.
Thinking of a barbecue in Oxford University Parks? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, generally the council’s. Churches such as Roman Catholic Church of St Gregory and St Augustine rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby normally does.
Events anywhere in OX2 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and roughly how many guests. Your event could be at a house on Wren Road, Scott Road and Wyatt Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. You’ll find Sunnymead on the A4165, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. For events just outside Sunnymead, we cover Cutteslowe (1 mile north), Summertown (1 mile south), North Oxford (1 mile south), Wolvercote (1 mile west) and Park Town (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (3 miles south-east), Didcot (12 miles south), Bicester (9 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south), Witney (10 miles west) and Carterton (14 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Oxford Castle (2.3 miles south) and Oxford University Museum of Natural History (1.8 miles south). Open spaces near Sunnymead include Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Headington Hill.
- Schools near Sunnymead include Summer Fields School (0.5 miles south) and Oxford Academy (0.7 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Dew Drop Inn (0.5 miles south)
- Other local spots include St Hugh's College Main Building Including Library (1.2 miles south)
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Sunnymead
Could you cook in Oxford University Parks?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Sunnymead?
The closest is Oxford Parkway station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes. There’s a halloumi option and a vegan option.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Is the meat halal?
No, we don’t offer halal meat. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
What does the venue need to provide?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Tell us what’s available on site and we will confirm the rest when we quote.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
We cook under cover, so the season does not stop us. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
When should we book BBQ catering?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Midweek dates are normally easier to get. Send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
The serving table is kept tidy and stocked, right through the service.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
Occasions we serve in Sunnymead
Cooked on site, served hot
In Sunnymead and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Street parties
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Oxford Parkway station, roughly 1.4 miles north of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The full menu and the sides
- How dietary needs are handled
- If the price includes VAT
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to doing the barbecue yourself, nobody you know spends the event at the grill, and the cooking is in experienced hands. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- A full barbecue menu
- Our staff serve and clear
- A choice of salads and potatoes
How it works
With cover over the grill, the weather rarely holds us up, though your guests will want shelter if it rains. By late September, sunset in Sunnymead is about 7:10pm; in December it’s about 3:55pm. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Name a contact for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Sunnymead
Things that change the price:
- How many people are eating
- Distance from us
- Site access
- Whether you want china
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- The address or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Places near Sunnymead
More for events in Sunnymead
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away