Reading · England
Barbecue Catering in Cane End, Reading
Thinking about a catered barbecue in Cane End? Our chef cooks on site, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
- Summer parties in the garden
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Neighbourhood parties
A barbecue near Cane End
Who books BBQ catering in Cane End?
A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
People around Cane End book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Leaving parties
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Community fun days
Nearby historic houses include Mapledurham House (1.9 miles south) and Greys Court (3.7 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Travel and any London charges
About our BBQ catering in Cane End
Hosting a barbecue usually means shopping, prepping, cooking and clearing. A catered barbecue takes all of that off your hands, so you can spend the time with your guests. We serve sausages, coleslaw and chicken skewers, and typical bookings are for fundraising days and retirement do’s.
Near Cane End, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll plan the route. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
What BBQ catering costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Travel to Cane End
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
When you contact us, please mention:
- An estimate of numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The address or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
A catered BBQ in Cane End: what to know
Cane End is about 3 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. Planning a catered barbecue in Cane End? We cover the whole area. Cane End is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading where we cater.
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Tilehurst station, roughly 2.8 miles south of the centre. PTAs at schools such as Kidmore End Church of England Primary School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days.
For events in RG4, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook. Streets in the area include Horsepond Road, Park Lane and Reading Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. If your venue is just outside Cane End, we also cover Gallowstree Common (1 mile north-east), Hook End (1 mile north-west), Whitchurch Hill (2 miles west), Checkendon (3 miles north) and Woodcote (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Caversham (3 miles south-east), Norcot (4 miles south), West Reading (4 miles south), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south), Shinfield (8 miles south-east) and Arborfield Garrison (10 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (3.7 miles south) and Battle Hospital (3.8 miles south). Open spaces near Cane End include Hartslock.
- Schools near Cane End include Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge (1.3 miles east) and The Warwick School (1.3 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Fox pub (within half a mile south-west)
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- Parking near the grill
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Cane End
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- BBQ ribs
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot tidy.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, at extra cost.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to a hog roast, a barbecue gives more choice, which helps when some guests do not eat pork. A hog roast feeds everyone at once and makes a centrepiece, so some events have both. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Meat-free choices on every menu
Nearby places to Cane End
Other occasions in Cane End
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Cane End
Do you come out to small places like Cane End?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Cane End from London?
About 40 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, with our staff serving and clearing.
Will children like the BBQ?
Burgers and sausages are normally the children’s favourites, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who doesn’t eat meat. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
Is there anything for vegans?
Yes. There is a halloumi option and a vegan option, cooked separately from the meat.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes, and china is available on request.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Most events pick three or four.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
For event organisers in Cane End
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
The menu, dish by dish
Beef burgers
Our chef grills beef burgers to order, straight from the grill to the bun.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
How the day works
Before service, we set up the grill and the serving table on the agreed spot. Then our chef cooks and the team serves through the time you’ve chosen. For an evening barbecue in Cane End, think about light: daylight lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:10pm. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- 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 clear the serving area and go.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about children’s numbers
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
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- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards