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BBQ Catering in Datchet
A barbecue in Datchet, without you at the grill: we bring the barbecue, the food and the staff.
- Family celebrations
- Fundraising barbecues
- Neighbourhood parties
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A catered BBQ in Datchet: what to know
Datchet is about 2 miles east of Windsor, in Slough. Datchet and the surrounding area are covered for events. Datchet is one of 31 places in Slough where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Datchet to Guildford (about 16 miles away).
After a christening at a church such as Church of St Mary, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Among the historic houses close to Datchet are Frogmore House (1 mile south-west) and Windsor Castle (1.2 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
This part of Slough takes in SL3, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on High Street, London Road and Percy Place or a nearby road, we can set up and cook there. If your venue is just outside Datchet, we also cover Ditton (1 mile north-east), Myrke (1 mile north-west), Sunnymeads (1 mile south-east), Brands Hill (2 miles east) and Old Windsor (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Slough (3 miles north-west), Cippenham (3 miles north-west), Britwell (4 miles north-west), Burnham (5 miles north-west), Stoke Poges (4 miles north) and Huntercombe (4 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Slough, Datchet has lots of places with room for a barbecue.
A little further out are Windsor Castle (1.2 miles west) and Upton Hospital (1.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Staines Reservoirs.
- Nearby schools include Churchmead School (less than half a mile north-west) and St George's School (1.3 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Stag pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Slough (2 miles north)
BBQ catering in Datchet, cooked on site
We cook outdoors, under cover, on a spot we agree with you, well clear of walls, marquee sides and trees. Send us a photo of the space and we’ll confirm it. Typical bookings include street parties and reunions and family get-togethers, with beef brisket, pulled pork and halloumi skewers.
Barbecues around Datchet are frequently relaxed garden affairs. A catered barbecue fits right in, and you won’t spend it cooking. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Why choose BBQ catering in Datchet?
A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
In Datchet, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Summer staff days
- Street parties
- Garden parties
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
Coming by train? Datchet station serves Datchet directly.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for every dish
- Any travel or access charges
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether VAT is included
What happens on the day
We set up where we agreed and keep out of the way, so your event carries on around us. Smoke drifts, so we will think about the wind with you. Evening barbecues in Datchet need a little planning: daylight lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:05pm. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- Send a picture of where the barbecue could go.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We clear up so you don’t have to.
Before we arrive
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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What BBQ catering costs
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel to Datchet
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Request gluten-free rolls
All the cooking and serving equipment comes with us, so you do not need to find grills or tongs.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, at extra cost.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Datchet
Could you cook in Home Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
Is Datchet close to London?
Roughly 21 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Do you label the food for allergies?
You will get allergen information for everything we serve, and we’ll label the meat-free choices clearly.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Beef burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, with halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
Summer is the busiest time, but we cook all year, with cover over the grill. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
Is there anything for vegans?
We do. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower does not stop it. Have a gazebo, marquee or room indoors for eating.
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The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Sausages
Barbecued sausages are always popular, served in a roll or with sides.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the grill
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Next to a formal plated meal, a barbecue keeps things informal, and needs no kitchen at the venue. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why Datchet hosts choose us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Six meats to choose from
- Our chef at the grill, not you
Read our prices page and BBQ menu ideas.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards