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Barbecue Catering in Caversham, Reading
BBQ catering in Caversham for your event: hot food off the grill, salads and sides, and staff to serve.
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Community fun days
- Birthdays and milestone parties
BBQ catering for Caversham
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Caversham
Could you cook in Eldon Square?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Which station is closest to Caversham?
The closest is Reading station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Can you do halal?
No. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tell us your numbers and we’ll suggest a split.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Most events pick three or four.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
As soon as you know the date, particularly for a summer weekend. Short notice is still worth a try: fill in our quote form.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
Can you cater in Caversham?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Caversham and the rest of Reading included. Send us the address for a quote.
About our BBQ catering in Caversham
We cook outdoors, under cover, on a spot we agree with you, well clear of walls, marquee sides and trees. Tell us about the space in Caversham and we’ll check it works. Typical bookings include team days and staff summer parties and evening wedding food, serving beef brisket, coleslaw and pulled pork.
Garden barbecues are a classic in Caversham, with a club, hall or pub garden as a good alternative. All we need is a level spot with clearance. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Ask which items contain gluten
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we will work around it where possible.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
How we price a catered barbecue
The biggest factors are:
- Travel to Caversham
- The number of people
- Site access
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Caversham
No host spending the day cooking
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- Club open days
- Family celebrations
- Work barbecues
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
Churches such as Grace Church rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby usually does.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- The full menu and the sides
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Travel and any London charges
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. 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
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Timed around your day
Read our pricing and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Barbecue venues around Caversham
Caversham is about 2 miles north of Reading, in Reading. Planning a catered barbecue in Caversham? We can help. Caversham is one of 34 places in Reading where we cater.
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as The Hill Primary School, frequently want a barbecue. Parks such as Eldon Square frequently have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first.
Events anywhere in RG4 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and roughly how many guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Marshland Square, Church Road and Buckingham Gate, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Being close to the B3345, Caversham is easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover events in Emmer Green (1 mile north-east), Caversham Park Village (1 mile north-east), Lower Caversham (1 mile south), Caversham Heights (1 mile west) and Littlestead Green (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Norcot (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (3 miles south-west), Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south-east), Horncastle (3 miles south-west) and Whitley Wood (4 miles south). Being one of Reading’s larger places, Caversham has lots of places with room for a barbecue.
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Broad Street Mall (1.6 miles south). Within reach you will find South Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Schools near Caversham include Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School (under half a mile south) and Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (0.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Horse pub (under half a mile north)
Where the barbecue can go in Caversham
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Caversham
- Sausages
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Salads
Nearby places to Caversham
Also in Caversham
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
What happens on the day
Most barbecue food is cooked through service, so we time our arrival around your serving time. It means food comes off the grill hot. By late September, sunset in Caversham is about 7:05pm; in December it is about 3:55pm. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Crunchy coleslaw suits barbecue food, while salads keep it light.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards