West Berkshire · England
BBQ Catering in Ball Hill
Planning a catered barbecue in Ball Hill? Our chef cooks on site, with halloumi skewers and a vegan option for non-meat eaters.
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Reunions and family get-togethers
BBQ catering in Ball Hill
BBQ catering in Ball Hill, cooked on site
A good barbecue is about more than burgers: slow-cooked pulled pork, sliced beef brisket and glazed ribs make it feel like a meal, with salads, coleslaw and potatoes on the side. For charity fundraisers and evening wedding food, we will put together a menu of chicken skewers, BBQ ribs and coleslaw and more.
Country barbecues near Ball Hill are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
- Area
- Ball Hill (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Extras
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What BBQ catering costs
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel to Ball Hill
- Crockery choices
- Numbers
The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- The date and time of the event
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
- Any venue rules
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Events we cater in Ball Hill
Add a hog roast for bigger events
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Ball Hill. Some of the most common are:
- Family celebrations
- Big birthday parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Informal weddings
Nearby historic houses include Stargroves (1.5 miles south) and Benham Park (3 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
Before you book anyone
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether plates or china are included
- VAT, if it applies
Planning the cooking spot
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what we look for:
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Beef burgers
- Jacket potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
- Salads
How it works
With cover over the grill, the weather rarely holds us up, but plan somewhere dry for people to eat. By late September, sunset in Ball Hill is about 7:10pm; in December it’s about 4:00pm. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Think about where the smoke will drift
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or RG20 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
A catered BBQ in Ball Hill: what to know
Ball Hill is about 4 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Hosts in Ball Hill book us for events of all sizes. Ball Hill is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 19 miles away.
Thinking of a barbecue in Hamstead Marshall Park? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, usually the council’s. For guests coming by train, Kintbury station is about 3.1 miles away.
Anywhere in RG20, we can cook on site for your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Knights Lea, Gore End Road and Knights Lane, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hamstead Marshall (1 mile north), Woolton Hill (1 mile south-east), Crockham Heath (1 mile north-east), Enborne Row (2 miles east) and Penwood (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (4 miles north-east), Thatcham (7 miles east), Burghfield Common (15 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles north-east), Hungerford (6 miles north-west) and Lambourn (11 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Newbury Castle (2.2 miles north) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Kintbury Newt Ponds and Pilot Hill.
About the food
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are quick to grill, which helps at busy times.
Beef brisket
Sliced brisket adds a grown-up touch, especially at a wedding or work event.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with a barbecue cooked by friends, a catered barbecue means everyone gets to be a guest, and the food is cooked by people who do it every week. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What you get with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Timed around your day
Read how we price or our barbecue menu ideas.
Towns and villages near Ball Hill
What else we do in Ball Hill
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
We bring everything we need to cook and serve, so you don’t need to find grills or tongs.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
For event organisers in Ball Hill
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? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Ball Hill
What’s the nearest station to Ball Hill?
The closest is Kintbury station, roughly 3.1 miles away.
How far is Ball Hill from London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Will you clear up afterwards?
Yes, we clear up after service, so there’s very little washing up. Ask if you’d like china.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
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?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
Do you need anything from us?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Let us know about the site and we will confirm what we need.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, on site at your venue in Ball Hill. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away