Oxfordshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Watlington, Oxfordshire
BBQ catering in Watlington for your event: hot food off the grill, salads and sides, and staff to serve.
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Work barbecues
- Back-garden get-togethers
A barbecue near Watlington
About the food
Beef brisket
Brisket is a favourite with people who like their beef, in a roll or with sides.
Sausages
Children typically head straight for the sausages.
About our BBQ catering in Watlington
Some of the best barbecues are the ones where the host gets to sit down. We look after the grill, the serving and the clearing, so your time goes on your guests, not the food. For sports clubs and team events and evening wedding food, we’ll put together a menu of beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers and more.
In a place like Watlington, a barbecue at home is usually the easiest option. Let us know how we reach the garden, and we’ll bring everything else. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Where
- Watlington (OX49)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Also available
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Watlington questions
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Watlington from London?
About 41 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater in Watlington?
Yes, Watlington is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who does not eat meat. Let us know numbers for children.
Will you clear up afterwards?
We tidy the serving area. Ask if you’d like china.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Weekday and off-season dates are frequently easier. Use our quote form.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season. Plan shelter for your guests.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, with halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Sides include salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
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Planning a barbecue in Watlington
Watlington is about 7 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Watlington and the surrounding area are covered for events. Watlington is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Watlington to Oxford (12 miles away).
If the day starts at a church like Church of St Leonard, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Watlington Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Watlington. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Here we cover the OX49 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as High Street, Brookside and Quarrington Place, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Watlington is on the B480 and B4009, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. For events just outside Watlington, we cover Pyrton (1 mile north), Britwell Salome (1 mile south-west), Brightwell Baldwin (2 miles west), Ewelme (3 miles south-west) and Chalgrove (3 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (12 miles north-west), Didcot (10 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles west), Thame (7 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (9 miles south-east) and Benson (4 miles west).
Within reach you will find Aston Rowant NNR and Bald Hill.
- Nearby schools include Icknield Community College (under half a mile north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Royal Oak pub (within half a mile east)
What affects the price in Watlington
The price comes down to:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Crockery choices
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Dietary requirements
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the moment service begins, which takes the pressure off the grill.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, quoted separately.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with food vans, a single barbecue feeds your group together, on a menu you’ve agreed in advance. The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Why Watlington hosts choose us
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Planned to your running order
- An itemised quote
- Add a hog roast alongside
Working with your venue
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Perfect for your event in Watlington
Nobody in your party stuck at the grill
In Watlington, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Garden parties
- Sports clubs and team events
Nearby historic houses include Adwell House (3.2 miles north) and Stonor Park (4.8 miles south-east). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book.
Before you book anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How dietary needs are handled
- Travel and any London charges
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue with a little planning. Check these:
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Watlington
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Sausages
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
How the day works
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower won’t stop it, but plan somewhere dry for people to eat. By late September, sunset in Watlington is about 7:10pm; in December it is about 3:55pm. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- Show us the space.
- We check it and send a price.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We clear up so you don’t have to.
How to prepare
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Include children in your numbers
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or OX49 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards