Wokingham · England
BBQ Catering in Coley Park
A barbecue in Coley Park, without you at the grill: the food, the grill and the team are all on us.
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Community fun days
BBQ catering for Coley Park
About our BBQ catering in Coley Park
From a small family gathering to a big club day, a barbecue can be planned around the size of your event. Give us an idea of numbers and we will suggest a menu. For relaxed weddings and evening receptions and team days and staff summer parties, we can cook beef brisket, sausages and coleslaw and more.
In a place like Coley Park, a barbecue at home is normally the easiest option. Tell us about the drive and the garden, and we’ll bring everything else. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Step by step
Barbecue food is best straight off the grill, so we cook and serve through the agreed time. Slow-cooked meats are ready as soon as service begins, which keeps the queue moving. A summer barbecue in Coley Park stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:10pm.
- Show us the space.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Choose the menu a week or so before
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Beef brisket
Sliced brisket adds a grown-up touch, especially at a wedding or work event.
Pulled pork
Because it is slow-cooked, pulled pork is ready as soon as we start serving, which keeps the queue moving.
Towns and villages near Coley Park
More for events in Coley Park
Perfect for your event in Coley Park
Cooked in front of your guests
People around Coley Park book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Evening wedding food
- Garden parties
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Leaving and retirement parties
Historic houses near Coley Park include Mapledurham House (3.5 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether VAT is included
- How dietary needs are handled
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the moment service begins, which takes the pressure off the grill.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
Coley Park questions
How far is Coley Park from London?
About 39 miles from central London.
Could you cook in Eldon Square?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Will you clear up afterwards?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
When should we book BBQ catering?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Weekday and off-season dates are often easier. Fill in our quote form.
Is the food cooked safely?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, following Food Standards Agency advice.
Is the meat halal?
No. If guests need halal, arrange that separately; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The number of people
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, please mention:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Dietary requirements
- An estimate of numbers
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- A spot where smoke will not blow into the house or marquee
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- Sausages
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to a buffet, barbecue food is hot and cooked to order. The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- An itemised quote
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
See how we price or our barbecue menu ideas.
Planning a barbecue in Coley Park
Coley Park is about 1 mile south-west of Reading, in Wokingham. We cater events of every size in Coley Park. We bring barbecues to 35 places in Wokingham.
A green space like Eldon Square is tempting, but a catered barbecue there needs the landowner’s say-so. Coming by train? Reading West station is about 0.7 miles away.
We cater events across the RG1, RG30 and RG2 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Hay Road, Shaw Road and Field Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. You’ll find Coley Park on the A4, which makes the journey straightforward. For events just outside Coley Park, we cover Reading (1 mile north-east), West Reading (1 mile north-west), Green Park (1 mile south), Whitley (2 miles south-east) and Newtown (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Wokingham (6 miles east), Woodley (4 miles east), Crowthorne (10 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles south-east), Winnersh (5 miles east) and Woosehill (6 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Battle Hospital (1 mile north-west) and Broad Street Mall (0.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Coley Park include Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Local schools include The WREN School (0.6 miles west) and Elvian School (0.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Foresters Arms (under half a mile north)
- Local facilities include University of Reading library (1.8 miles east)
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away