England
BBQ Catering in Reading
Covering 34 places across Reading for BBQ catering, cooked on site, and served by our staff.
Planning an event in Reading?
Where we cater in Reading
A catered barbecue cooked on site by our chef, with burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Choose your town from the list to see local details, or tell us about your event for a quote.
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Our BBQ catering in Reading
Some hosts in Reading pair a barbecue with a hog roast, giving guests both the spectacle and the variety. We can quote for either or both. We serve beef burgers, beef brisket and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for close and cul-de-sac parties and family celebrations.
Before service, we set up the grill and the serving table on the agreed spot. Then it is a case of cooking and serving for as long as we have agreed.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
- At serving time, the chef grills and the team serves.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Prices in Reading
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 hosts in Reading choose us
- Planned to your running order
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- An itemised quote
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in our quote form.
Near you in Caversham
You will find us at events near Eldon Square, Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre and Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include The Hill Primary School (within half a mile north-east), Grace Church (within half a mile east) and The White Horse pub (under half a mile north). The closest station to Caversham is Reading station, about 1.3 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Broad Street Mall (1.6 miles south). The countryside around Caversham includes South Lake and Sonning Hill.
Planning a barbecue in Reading
From Caversham, Norcot and West Reading to 18 villages and hamlets, barbecues across Reading range from town gardens to club fields, and a catered barbecue works in all of them. The grill just needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover.
Caversham: Nearby historic houses include Mapledurham House (3 miles west) and Greys Court (4.7 miles north). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Reading station, roughly 1.3 miles south of the centre. A summer barbecue in Caversham stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it is dark by about 7:05pm.
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- A spot well clear of buildings
What affects the price in Reading
The biggest factors are:
- Distance from us
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Dietary requirements
- The address or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- An estimate of numbers
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Reading
Can be paired with a hog roast
People around Reading book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Club open days
- Street parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
About the food
Pulled pork
Slow-cooked pork, pulled apart, piled into rolls.
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are grilled on site and served in a bun, straight from the grill to the bun.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Questions from Reading
Does rain stop the barbecue?
We cook under cover, so rain isn’t a problem for the food. Plan somewhere dry for your guests to eat.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tell us your numbers and we’ll suggest a split.
Should we have every meat?
You don’t need everything. Mix quick-grilled items with pulled pork or brisket and we’ll advise on the rest.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
Do you need anything from us?
Mostly space and access: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We will check anything else with you.
Do you come to Reading?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Reading and Reading. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
We do. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage.
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- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away