Oxfordshire · England
BBQ Catering for Upper Arncott
A barbecue in Upper Arncott, without you at the grill: the food, the grill and the team are all on us.
- Summer parties in the garden
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Fundraising days
A barbecue near Upper Arncott
About our BBQ catering in Upper Arncott
A home barbecue means hours at the grill and a pile of washing up. With BBQ catering, all of that is done for you, so you can spend the time with your guests. We’re often asked to cater garden parties and family celebrations, serving beef burgers, coleslaw and beef brisket.
Country barbecues near Upper Arncott are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Where
- Upper Arncott (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Extras
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The process
When we arrive, we position the grill under cover and get it up to heat. Then our chef cooks through the service time, timed to when you want to eat. A summer barbecue in Upper Arncott stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:10pm.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We serve as people come up.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Upper Arncott
What’s the nearest station to Upper Arncott?
Bicester Village station, about 3.3 miles north-west of the centre.
Is Upper Arncott close to London?
About 50 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, on site at your venue in Upper Arncott. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
Will you clear up afterwards?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
Is the food cooked safely?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, following Food Standards Agency advice.
What if it rains?
We bring cover for the grill, so it is guests who need a wet-weather plan.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
Once your date is fixed, especially for June to September. Short notice is still worth a try: send us your details through our quote form.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve, and we’ll label the meat-free choices clearly.
A barbecue or other catering?
Instead of asking a friend to man the grill, nobody is left cooking while the party happens, and food safety is in professional hands. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book our barbecue in Upper Arncott
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Planned to your running order
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
See our prices page and BBQ menu ideas.
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
What BBQ catering costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Crockery choices
- The journey to the venue
- Season and day of the week
- Access to the cooking area
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers
- The address or postcode
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
Events we cater in Upper Arncott
Nobody in your party stuck at the grill
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Upper Arncott and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Evening wedding food
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Summer parties in the garden
- Leaving and retirement parties
Nearby historic houses include Boarstall Tower (2 miles south-east). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book.
Comparing caterers
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether plates or china are included
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for every dish
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue with a little planning. A quick checklist:
- A clear way in from where we park
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the grill
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
Planning a barbecue in Upper Arncott
Upper Arncott is about 4 miles south-east of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We cover Upper Arncott and its neighbours for events. We cater all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 8 miles away.
If guests are travelling by rail, Bicester Village station, about 3.3 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Events anywhere in OX25 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and roughly how many guests. From Hopcraft Close, Murcott Road and Teale Close or a nearby road, we can set up and cook there. Close by, we cover events in Lower Arncott (1 mile north), Ambrosden (1 mile north), Murcott (2 miles south-west), Merton (2 miles west) and Fencott (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (8 miles south-west), Bicester (4 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles south-west), Thame (9 miles south-east), Kidlington (8 miles west) and Chinnor (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are Bicester Community Hospital (3.7 miles north-west) and Bicester Village (3.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Upper Arncott include Otmoor RSPB reserve and Graven Hill.
- Local pubs include The Plough pub (less than half a mile north)
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
We get there well before service, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, at extra cost.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken skewers
For anyone avoiding pork or beef, chicken skewers are the answer.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes for a proper meal.
Towns and villages near Upper Arncott
Also in Upper Arncott
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away