West Berkshire · England
BBQ Catering in Calcot
A catered barbecue for events around Calcot: hot food off the grill, salads and sides, served by our staff.
- Fundraising days
- Summer parties in the garden
- Reunions and family get-togethers
BBQ catering for Calcot
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Chicken skewers
Chicken on skewers suits mingling guests, with salad or in a roll.
About our BBQ catering in Calcot
The barbecue goes on a level, open spot outdoors with cover over it, well clear of walls, marquee sides and trees. Tell us about the space in Calcot and we will check it works. Typical bookings include family celebrations and cricket, football and rugby club days, serving sausages, BBQ ribs and beef burgers.
Barbecues around Calcot are frequently relaxed garden affairs. A catered barbecue fits right in, and you will not spend it cooking. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Calcot (RG31)
- County
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Also in Calcot
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Calcot
Is Calcot close to London?
About 41 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Calcot?
Theale station, about 1.2 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you do halal?
No, we do not offer halal meat. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
Is clearing up included?
Yes, we clear up after service, so there’s very little washing up. China is available on request.
When should we book BBQ catering?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Midweek dates are normally easier to get. Use our quote form.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
You will get allergen information for everything we serve, and we can label the vegetarian and vegan options.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season, with cover over the grill. Plan shelter for your guests.
What BBQ catering costs
The biggest factors are:
- Site access
- Season and day of the week
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Roughly how many people
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Why choose BBQ catering in Calcot?
Compared with a barbecue cooked by friends, nobody is left cooking while the party happens, and food safety is in professional hands. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why us?
- Sides to make it a full meal
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- A full barbecue menu
Read how we price and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Why choose BBQ catering in Calcot?
Cooked on site, served hot
People around Calcot book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Sports clubs and team events
- Community fun days
For guests coming by train, Theale station is about 1.2 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether plates or china are included
- Any travel or access charges
How the day works
We arrive in good time before service, so the grill is hot by the time you want to eat. The smell soon brings people over. At midsummer, it is light in Calcot until about 9:25pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:10pm.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- 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
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
We set up on the spot we agreed and stay out of the way, leaving the rest of the space to you.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
Where the barbecue can go in Calcot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- 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 before booking.
What we serve
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A catered BBQ in Calcot: what to know
Calcot is about 3 miles west of Reading, in West Berkshire. Hosts in Calcot book us for events of all sizes. Calcot is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we cater.
Within reach of Calcot are historic houses such as Mapledurham House (3.1 miles north). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Calcot Infant School and Nursery, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG31, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Your event could be at a house on Curtis Road, Barclay Road and Royal Avenue or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Beansheaf Farm (1 mile south-east), Fords Farm (1 mile east), Horncastle (1 mile east), Little Heath (1 mile north) and Theale (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (12 miles west), Thatcham (9 miles west), Burghfield Common (3 miles south), Speenhamland (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (5 miles south-east) and Shaw (12 miles west). As one of the bigger places in West Berkshire, Calcot has lots of places with room for a barbecue.
Well-known places in the area include Broad Street Mall (3.3 miles east) and Battle Hospital (2.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Calcot include Moor Copse Nature Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
- Nearby schools include Little Heath School (1 mile north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Murdochs pub (less than half a mile east)
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards