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Barbecue Catering in Upton, Oxfordshire
Fresh from the grill, served at your event in Upton: burgers, sausages, chicken skewers and ribs, plus sides, served by our staff.
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Retirement do’s
BBQ catering for Upton
About the food
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are grilled on site and served in a bun, hot off the barbecue.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
About our BBQ catering in Upton
From a small family gathering to a big club day, a barbecue can be planned around the size of your event. Give us an idea of numbers and we will suggest a menu. On the menu are BBQ ribs, pulled pork and coleslaw, and we’re frequently booked for fundraising days and retirement do’s.
A barbecue in the countryside near Upton makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Area
- Upton (OX11)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Also available
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book our barbecue in Upton
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Meat-free choices on every menu
Take a look at our pricing and BBQ menu ideas.
Perfect for your event in Upton
Cooked on site, served hot
In Upton, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Summer staff days
- Family celebrations
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
Among the historic houses close to Upton are Brightwell Manor (4.7 miles north-east). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking.
Questions to ask before booking
- The full menu and the sides
- How dietary needs are handled
- Travel and any London charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
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Also in Upton
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
Our chef cooks through the agreed service time, while our staff serve and keep things flowing.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, quoted separately.
Barbecue venues around Upton
Upton is about 2 miles south of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We are happy to travel to Upton for events and the places nearby. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Upton to Oxford (12 miles away).
After a christening at a church such as Church of St Mary, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Coming by train? Didcot Parkway station is about 2.4 miles away. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Upton. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
We bring barbecues to events all over the OX11 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater an event on streets such as High Street, London Road and Pound Lane or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Neighbouring places where we cater events include West Hagbourne (1 mile north), Coscote (1 mile north), East Hagbourne (1 mile north-east), Blewbury (1 mile south-east) and Chilton (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (12 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles north), Wantage (7 miles west), Grove (7 miles west), Faringdon (15 miles west) and Benson (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Atlas Computer Laboratory (2.4 miles west) and Brightwell Castle (4.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Upton include Churn Hill and Mowbray Fields.
- Local schools include St Birinus School (1.8 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The George at Upton pub (within half a mile south-west)
Space, access and the venue
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what helps:
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- A green light from whoever owns the site
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Crockery choices
- Distance from us
- Access to the cooking area
- How many people are eating
What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Roughly how many people
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
How the day works
On the day, we set up the barbecue on the agreed spot, put the cover up and get it hot. From there, we cook as your guests come up, worked around your serving time. At midsummer, it’s light in Upton until about 9:25pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:10pm.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- We tidy up before we go.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about children’s numbers
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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Upton: your questions answered
Is Upton close to London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Upton?
The closest is Didcot Parkway station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Should we have every meat?
Most events choose three or four meats, plus the meat-free options. A shorter menu also speeds up service.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
We cook under cover, so the season does not stop us. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
Do you offer halal meat?
No. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
Yes. Many bigger events have both. Ask and we’ll quote for the mix.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes. A barbecue works as a plated meal with sides.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards