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BBQ Catering in Arborfield Garrison
Hosting a barbecue in Arborfield Garrison without doing the cooking: the food, the grill and the team are all on us.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Fundraising barbecues
- Team days and staff summer parties
BBQ catering for Arborfield Garrison
How our BBQ catering works in Arborfield Garrison
BBQ catering means we bring the barbecue and do the cooking. We cook on site at your event in Arborfield Garrison, outdoors under cover, while our staff serve your guests and tidy up. Whether it’s club open days and community fun days, we can cook beef burgers, BBQ ribs and halloumi skewers and more.
Barbecues around Arborfield Garrison are often relaxed garden affairs. A catered barbecue fits right in, and you will not spend it cooking. All the barbecue, none of the effort: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
What affects the price in Arborfield Garrison
Things that change the price:
- Travel to Arborfield Garrison
- The number of people
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Plates or china
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Roughly how many people
- Dietary requirements
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, with a menu planned around your guests. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Arborfield Garrison hosts choose us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- An itemised quote
See how we price or BBQ menu ideas.
Who books BBQ catering in Arborfield Garrison?
Cooked on site, served hot
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. For example:
- Retirement do’s
- Charity fundraisers
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Team days and staff summer parties
A green space like Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve is tempting, but a catered barbecue there needs the landowner’s say-so.
What your quote should include
- Any travel or access charges
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What the price includes, item by item
- The full menu and the sides
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Barbecues in Arborfield Garrison: gardens, clubs and local tips
Arborfield Garrison is about 3 miles south-west of Wokingham, in Reading. Planning a catered barbecue in Arborfield Garrison? We can help. We cater 34 places across Reading, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Arborfield Garrison to Reading (about 6 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Arborfield Garrison are Stratfield Saye House (4.8 miles south-west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. For a fundraiser at a school like Bohunt School Wokingham, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school.
This part of Reading takes in RG2 and RG40. From Rowcroft Road, Lance Way and Infirmary Court or anywhere nearby, we can set up and cook there. Close by, we cover events in Langley Common (1 mile north), California (1 mile east), Barkham (1 mile north-east), Eversley (2 miles south) and Lower Common (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Caversham (7 miles north-west), Norcot (8 miles north-west), West Reading (6 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (8 miles north-west), Shinfield (3 miles north-west) and Caversham Heights (8 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Reading, Arborfield Garrison has lots of places with room for a barbecue.
Other landmarks nearby include Wokingham Hospital (3 miles north-east) and Beaumys Castle (3.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Horseshoe Lake.
- Nearby schools include Farley Hill Primary School (1 mile south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Bramshill Hunt pub (within half a mile north-west)
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- A spot where smoke will not blow into the house or marquee
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
How it works
Running late? Tell us as early as you can, and we’ll adjust where we can. A barbecue is easy to time, as most of it is cooked as people eat. Sunset in Arborfield Garrison is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- Show us the space.
- We check it and send a price.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or RG2 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes for a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
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Your questions about a catered barbecue in Arborfield Garrison
What’s the nearest station to Arborfield Garrison?
Wokingham station, about 3.2 miles north-east of the centre.
Could you cook in Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
What meats do you barbecue?
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.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Can you cater in Arborfield Garrison?
Yes, Arborfield Garrison is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. In winter, plan lighting and somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Will children like the BBQ?
Yes, generally: simple food in a roll suits most children. Give us a rough number of children.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
Running late? Let us know, and we’ll work around it where possible.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
- 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 when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards