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Barbecue Catering in California, Wokingham
BBQ catering in California: our chef cooks on site, with burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, served hot by our staff.
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Informal weddings
- Fundraising days
A barbecue near California
BBQ catering in California, served hot
There’s something about a barbecue that gets people talking: people gather round the grill and come back for seconds. We will find the right spot at your venue in California. For fundraising barbecues and summer staff days, we can cook beef burgers, sausages and beef brisket for your guests.
Near California, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. You get a barbecue without the work: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
What happens on the day
Barbecue food is best straight off the grill, so we cook to order through service. Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the start, so nobody waits for the first round. In California, late May sunsets come at about 8:55pm and midsummer ones at about 9:25pm, so an early-evening barbecue is generally in daylight.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and get the grill hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
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California: your questions answered
Can you do a barbecue in Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
How far is California from London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Will you clear up afterwards?
Yes, we clear up after service. Ask if you’d like china.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve, and we’ll label the meat-free choices clearly.
Will children like the BBQ?
Burgers and sausages are typically the children’s favourites, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who doesn’t eat meat. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
We can. The hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and the barbecue adds choice.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
What does the venue need to provide?
Space and a way in, mainly: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We will confirm details when we quote.
Why choose BBQ catering in California?
Cooked properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart
In California, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Family celebrations
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Leaving parties
- Summer parties in the garden
After a christening at a church such as Church of St James, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs are handled
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What BBQ catering costs
Your quote depends on:
- Whether you want china
- Access to the cooking area
- Distance from us
- The number of people
The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rough numbers
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Anything the venue has asked for
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Beef brisket
Beef brisket is slow-cooked and sliced, for a more substantial plate.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- A clear way in from where we park
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- Sausages
- Beef brisket
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
After service, our staff clear up, leaving the spot tidy.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
Also near California
Also in California
California barbecues: local tips
California is about 3 miles south-west of Wokingham, in Wokingham. Planning a catered barbecue in California? We can help. California is one of 35 towns and villages in Wokingham we cover. We cater events right across the region, from California to Reading (7 miles away).
Parks such as Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve frequently have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first. For a fundraiser at a school like Gorse Ride Junior School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school.
We cater events across RG40 and the streets around it. Local streets include Warren Lane, White Horse Lane and Fernbank; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater events in Arborfield Garrison (1 mile west), Finchampstead (1 mile south-east), Barkham (1 mile north), Langley Common (1 mile north-west) and Eversley (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Reading (7 miles north-west), Wokingham (3 miles north-east), Woodley (5 miles north), Earley (5 miles north-west), Crowthorne (3 miles east) and Lower Earley (4 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Beaumys Castle (4.7 miles west) and Wokingham Hospital (2.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Horseshoe Lake and Holt Copse & Joel Park.
- Schools near California include Bohunt School Wokingham (1 mile west)
- Local pubs include The Queen's Oak pub (0.7 miles south-east)
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. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Planned to your running order
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at our pricing or our barbecue menu ideas.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards