Oxfordshire · England
BBQ Catering for Thame
A catered barbecue for events around Thame: hot food off the grill, salads and sides, served by our staff.
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Leaving parties
BBQ catering in Thame
BBQ catering for your event in Thame
With BBQ catering, the barbecue, the food and the cooking are all on us. Our chef grills on site in Thame, under cover, and our staff serve and clear. Whether it’s leaving parties and summer staff days, we’ll put together a menu of chicken skewers, coleslaw and sausages.
Birthdays, staff days and club events in Thame all suit a catered barbecue. Wherever it is, there needs to be an outdoor spot to cook. You get a barbecue without the work: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
- Where
- Thame (OX9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Extras
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Barbecue venues around Thame
Thame is about 8 miles south-west of Aylesbury, in Oxfordshire. Planning a catered barbecue in Thame? We cover the whole area. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 11 miles away.
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Barley Hill Primary School, frequently want a barbecue. If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, about 2.1 miles north-east. Thame is within about 7 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Here we cover the OX9 postcode area. Streets in the area include Upper High Street, Butter Market and High Street, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. Being close to the A329 and A418, Thame is simple for us to get to for your event. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Moreton (1 mile south-west), Towersey (1 mile east), Kingsey (2 miles east), Long Crendon (2 miles north-west) and Haddenham (3 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (11 miles west), Didcot (15 miles south-west), Bicester (13 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (15 miles south) and Kidlington (14 miles west). Thame is one of the larger places we cover in Oxfordshire, with plenty of venues for events.
Other landmarks nearby include Thame Museum (0.5 miles north-west) and Thame Community Hospital (within half a mile south-east). The countryside around Thame includes Snakemoor.
- Nearby schools include Lord Williams's School (0.9 miles west)
- Local pubs include Cross Keys Public House (within half a mile south-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
How it works
Grilled food is at its best when it’s hot, so we cook to order through service. Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the start, which keeps the queue moving. By late September, sunset in Thame is about 7:10pm; in December it is about 3:55pm. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- 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.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
The barbecue goes where we agreed, leaving the rest of the space to you.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
What else we do in Thame
Thame questions
Which station is closest to Thame?
Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, about 2.1 miles north-east of the centre.
How far is Thame from London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you label the food for allergies?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Let us know about allergies before the day.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
How do you handle food safety?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, following Food Standards Agency advice.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Most events pick three or four.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
What if it rains?
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop it. Have a gazebo, marquee or room indoors for eating.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with food vans, a single barbecue feeds your group together, on a menu you’ve agreed in advance. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our barbecue in Thame
- A full barbecue menu
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Take a look at our pricing and BBQ menu ideas.
Perfect for your event in Thame
Add a hog roast for bigger events
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Thame and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Big birthday parties
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Neighbourhood parties
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
If the day starts at a church like Church of St Mary, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether plates or china are included
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Beef brisket
Sliced brisket adds a grown-up touch.
How we price a catered barbecue
Your quote depends on:
- Site access
- Season and day of the week
- The number of people
- Travel to Thame
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
Send us the date, the address or OX9 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away