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Barbecue Catering in Chalkhouse Green, Reading
Six barbecue meats and proper vegetarian and vegan options, cooked on site in Chalkhouse Green by our team. Our staff serve and clear.
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Fundraising days
BBQ catering in Chalkhouse Green
BBQ catering in Chalkhouse Green, cooked on site
There is something about a barbecue that gets people talking: people gather round the grill and come back for seconds. In Chalkhouse Green, we’ll set up where it suits your event. Whether it’s garden parties and cricket, football and rugby club days, we can cook chicken skewers, halloumi skewers and BBQ ribs for your guests.
Near Chalkhouse Green, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
Slow-cooked meats such as pulled pork and brisket are ready to serve from the start, so nobody waits for the first burgers.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
Places near Chalkhouse Green
What else we do in Chalkhouse Green
Chalkhouse Green barbecues: local tips
Chalkhouse Green is about 1 mile north-west of Caversham, in Reading. Thinking about a catered barbecue in Chalkhouse Green? We can help. Chalkhouse Green is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading we cover.
Among the historic houses close to Chalkhouse Green are Mapledurham House (2.6 miles west) and Greys Court (3.5 miles north). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. After a christening at a church such as Saint Barnabas Emmer Green, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
This part of Reading takes in RG4, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Kidmore End Road, Chalkhouse Green Lane and Tanners Lane, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. Other places close to Chalkhouse Green we cover include Tokers Green (1 mile south-west), Emmer Green (1 mile south-east), Caversham (1 mile south-east), Caversham Heights (1 mile south) and Caversham Park Village (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Norcot (3 miles south-west), West Reading (3 miles south), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (9 miles south-east) and Horncastle (4 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.9 miles south) and Battle Hospital (2.8 miles south). Within reach you’ll find South Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Schools near Chalkhouse Green include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.1 miles south) and The Warwick School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Bird in Hand pub (0.8 miles north-east)
How the day works
On the day, we set up the barbecue on the agreed spot, put the cover up and get it hot. Then our chef cooks through the service time, worked around your serving time. In Chalkhouse Green, late May sunsets come at about 8:55pm and midsummer ones at about 9:25pm, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- We serve as people come up.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the grill
- Beef burgers
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
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 food safety is in professional hands. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Timed around your day
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See our pricing and menu ideas for your barbecue.
What BBQ catering costs
We work out each quote from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Crockery choices
- How many people are eating
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- The address or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Chalkhouse Green
Barbecue and hog roast together, if you like
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Chalkhouse Green. For example:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Charity fundraisers
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Reading station, about 2.6 miles south.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any travel or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for every dish
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Chalkhouse Green
Is Chalkhouse Green too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Chalkhouse Green?
Reading station, about 2.6 miles south of the centre.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
We cook under cover, so the season does not stop us. In winter, plan lighting and somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Do you need anything from us?
Mostly space and access: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We will confirm details when we quote.
Do you offer halal meat?
We don’t offer halal. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
Is there anything for vegans?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Let us know how many to expect.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, following Food Standards Agency advice.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
About the food
Chicken skewers
Our chef grills chicken on skewers, a lighter choice than burgers.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Choose from salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, depending on the occasion.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away