Reading · England
BBQ Catering in Caversham Heights
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, cooked on site in Caversham Heights by our team. Our staff serve and clear.
- Family celebrations
- Fundraising barbecues
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
Planning an event in Caversham Heights?
How it works
One of us cooks, the others serve, so service stays steady. After service, we clear up and pack away. At midsummer, it is light in Caversham Heights until about 9:25pm, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:10pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
- We cook and serve when you are ready to eat.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Include children in your numbers
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
Getting a price
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
BBQ catering in Caversham Heights, served hot
With BBQ catering, the barbecue, the food and the cooking are all on us. We cook on site at your event in Caversham Heights, outdoors under cover, while our staff serve your guests and tidy up. Whether it is big birthday parties and informal weddings, we can cook chicken skewers, beef brisket and beef burgers.
Barbecues around Caversham Heights are frequently relaxed garden affairs. A catered barbecue fits right in, and you won’t spend it cooking. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A spot where smoke will not blow into the house or marquee
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the grill
- Beef burgers
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
Occasions we serve in Caversham Heights
Cooked properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Caversham Heights and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Garden parties
- Sports clubs and team events
- Leaving parties
- Fundraising days
Nearby historic houses include Mapledurham House (2.1 miles west) and Greys Court (5 miles north). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How dietary needs are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- The menu, including sides and any extras
For planners, venues and organisers
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, sharing timings and a site plan.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the moment service begins, which takes the pressure off the grill.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
What affects the price in Caversham Heights
The price comes down to:
- Travel to Caversham Heights
- The number of people
- The date and time of year
- Crockery choices
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.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- An estimate of numbers
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Caversham Heights barbecues: local tips
Caversham Heights is about 1 mile west of Caversham, in Reading. Caversham Heights and the surrounding area are covered for events. Caversham Heights is one of 34 places in Reading where we cater.
Thinking of a barbecue in Round Copse? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, normally the council’s. For anyone arriving by rail, Reading station, about 1.4 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Wherever your event is in RG4, we can bring the barbecue to you. From River Road, Chazey Road and Albert Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and cook there. For events just outside Caversham Heights, we cover Caversham (1 mile east), Tokers Green (1 mile north), Emmer Green (1 mile north-east), Lower Caversham (1 mile south-east) and Chalkhouse Green (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (8 miles south-east), Horncastle (3 miles south-west), Whitley Wood (4 miles south), Sonning Common (3 miles north) and Fords Farm (3 miles south-west). Caversham Heights is one of the larger places we cover in Reading, with lots of choice for events.
Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (1.3 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (1.4 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Sonning Hill.
- Local schools include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (0.7 miles north-east) and Hemdean House School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Last Crumb pub (0.9 miles south-east)
Places near Caversham Heights
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A catered barbecue compared with other options
Instead of asking a friend to man the grill, nobody is left cooking while the party happens, and the food is cooked by people who do it every week. What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Why book with us
- Timed around your day
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Add a hog roast alongside
- An itemised quote
Read how we price and BBQ menu ideas.
FAQs for Caversham Heights
Could you cook in Round Copse?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Caversham Heights from London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London.
Do you label the food for allergies?
We give you allergen information for every dish, and we’ll label the meat-free choices clearly.
What if it rains?
We cook under cover, so rain isn’t a problem for the food. Have a gazebo, marquee or room indoors for eating.
Can you cater in Caversham Heights?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Caversham Heights and the rest of Reading included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Should we have every meat?
You don’t need everything. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats.
Can you do halal?
No, we do not offer halal meat. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
What comes off the grill
Pulled pork
Slow-cooked pork, pulled apart, piled into rolls.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards