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BBQ Catering in Burghfield Bridge
A catered barbecue for your event in Burghfield Bridge: grilled on site and served by our team, so you can enjoy the day.
- Street parties
- Fundraising barbecues
- Garden parties
BBQ catering in Burghfield Bridge
What comes off the grill
Beef brisket
Brisket is a favourite with people who like their beef, served on a plate or in a roll.
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are quick to grill, so they keep the queue moving alongside the slow-cooked meats.
How our BBQ catering works in Burghfield Bridge
A home barbecue means hours at the grill and a pile of washing up. A catered barbecue takes all of that off your hands, so you can spend the time with your guests. We’re frequently asked to cater neighbourhood parties and fundraising days, serving beef brisket, sausages and coleslaw.
Near Burghfield Bridge, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will handle the rest. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
FAQs for Burghfield Bridge
Is Burghfield Bridge too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Burghfield Bridge?
Reading Green Park station, about 1 mile east of the centre.
Will children like the BBQ?
Burgers and sausages are typically the children’s favourites, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Let us know numbers for children.
Do you label the food for allergies?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do you need anything from us?
Mostly space and access: somewhere level outside for the barbecue and the serving table. We’ll confirm details when we quote.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
How do you handle food safety?
Cooking properly is our job: raw and cooked food are kept apart, with separate tongs and boards.
For event organisers in Burghfield Bridge
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
What the cooking area needs
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
Burghfield Bridge barbecues: local tips
Burghfield Bridge is about 2 miles south-west of Reading, in Reading. We are happy to travel to Burghfield Bridge for events. Burghfield Bridge is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading we cover.
For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Reading Green Park station, about 1 mile east. PTAs at schools such as Kennet Valley Primary School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days.
Wherever your event is in RG30, we can cook on site for your guests. Streets in the area include Mill Road, Green Lane and Burghfield Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Fords Farm (1 mile north), Southcote (1 mile north-east), Horncastle (1 mile north), Pingewood (1 mile south-east) and Beansheaf Farm (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Caversham (4 miles north-east), Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (4 miles north-east), Whitley Wood (3 miles east) and Sonning Common (6 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Battle Hospital (2.2 miles north-east) and Broad Street Mall (2.7 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and South Lake.
- Schools near Burghfield Bridge include Prospect School (1.2 miles north) and Elvian School (1.5 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Cunning Man pub (under half a mile north-east)
Nearby places to Burghfield Bridge
What else we do in Burghfield Bridge
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the moment service begins, which takes the pressure off the grill.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with hiring a venue’s in-house menu, a catered barbecue lets you choose exactly what’s served, and eat outdoors. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why Burghfield Bridge hosts choose us
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- An itemised quote
- Served at the time you choose
- Meat-free choices on every menu
What BBQ catering costs
The biggest factors are:
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The date and time of year
- Distance from us
The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The address or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
The process
With cover over the grill, the weather rarely holds us up, though your guests will want shelter if it rains. A summer barbecue in Burghfield Bridge stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:10pm.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
How to prepare
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Choose the menu a week or so before
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Burghfield Bridge
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket
In Burghfield Bridge and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Evening wedding food
- Family celebrations
- Big birthday parties
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
Nearby historic houses include Mapledurham House (3.8 miles north). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel or access charges
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away