Oxfordshire · England
BBQ Catering for Wantage
BBQ catering in Wantage for your event: hot food off the grill, salads and sides, and staff to serve.
- Neighbourhood parties
- Garden parties
- Work barbecues
BBQ catering in Wantage
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
We cook as your guests come up, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
BBQ catering in Wantage, cooked on site
Barbecue food is sociable food: the smell, the queue and the plates piled high. In Wantage, we’ll set up where it suits your event. Whether it’s family celebrations and community fun days, we can cook beef brisket, halloumi skewers and pulled pork and more.
In Wantage, barbecues are booked for parties, work days and club events. The common need is a spot outside for the grill. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Location
- Wantage (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Who books BBQ catering in Wantage?
Cooked in front of your guests
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Wantage and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Sports clubs and team events
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Big birthday parties
- Street parties
After a christening at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether plates or china are included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- VAT, if it applies
Why choose BBQ catering in Wantage?
Next to doing the barbecue yourself, no host is stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the cooking is in experienced hands. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Served at the time you choose
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Add a hog roast alongside
See how we price or our barbecue menu ideas.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Wantage
Do you cater at venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Wantage from London?
About 57 miles from central London.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
Do you need anything from us?
Space and a way in, mainly: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We’ll confirm details when we quote.
Is the food cooked safely?
That’s one of the best reasons to have it catered: raw and cooked food are kept apart, with separate tongs and boards.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Yes, generally: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Give us a rough number of children.
When should we book BBQ catering?
As soon as you know the date, particularly for a summer weekend. Short notice is still worth a try: fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to Wantage
What else we do in Wantage
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are 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’ll keep you both updated.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
What happens on the day
A barbecue is cooked as people eat, so we time our arrival around your serving time. That keeps everything hot and fresh. In Wantage, late May sunsets come at about 9:00pm and midsummer ones at about 9:25pm, so an early-evening barbecue is generally in daylight.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and get the grill hot.
- At serving time, the chef grills and the team serves.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
How to prepare
- Choose the menu a week or so before
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
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.
Planning help
About the food
BBQ ribs
BBQ ribs bring a sticky, glazed favourite to the table.
Beef burgers
Our chef grills beef burgers to order, straight from the grill to the bun.
A catered BBQ in Wantage: what to know
Wantage is about 8 miles west of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We cover events in Wantage, along with the towns and villages around it. Wantage is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 14 miles away.
For a fundraiser at a school like St Mary's School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. Thinking of a barbecue in Betjeman Millennium Park? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, normally the council’s. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Wantage, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Events anywhere in OX12 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Whether your event is on Market Place, Limborough Road and Humber Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the barbecue to you. Being close to the A338 and A417, Wantage is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Charlton (1 mile east), East Challow (1 mile west), Letcombe Regis (2 miles south-west), West Challow (2 miles west) and Childrey (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (14 miles north-east), Didcot (8 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (14 miles north-west) and Faringdon (8 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Oxfordshire, Wantage has lots of places with room for a barbecue.
A little further out are Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (1.9 miles north). Within reach you will find Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
- Schools near Wantage include King Alfred's (less than half a mile south-west) and Wantage Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Abingdon Arms (under half a mile south-east)
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Parking near the grill
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Wantage
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Sausages
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
What BBQ catering costs
There is no fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- Travel to Wantage
- Numbers
- Site access
- Crockery choices
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.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers
- Dietary requirements
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors 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