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BBQ Catering for Dunsden Green
Hosting a barbecue in Dunsden Green without doing the cooking: we bring the barbecue, the food and the staff.
- Community fun days
- Charity fundraisers
- Leaving and retirement parties
BBQ catering in Dunsden Green
BBQ catering in Dunsden Green, cooked on site
Hosting a barbecue generally means shopping, prepping, cooking and clearing. A catered barbecue takes all of that off your hands, so you can spend the time with your guests. We’re often asked to cater Fêtes, fairs and sports days and close and cul-de-sac parties, serving halloumi skewers, pulled pork and beef burgers.
Near Dunsden Green, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll handle the rest. All the barbecue, none of the effort: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
Common questions in Dunsden Green
Could you cook in Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Do you come out to small places like Dunsden Green?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do you offer halal meat?
No, we don’t offer halal meat. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
What do children usually eat?
Burgers and sausages are generally the children’s favourites, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who doesn’t eat meat. Let us know numbers for children.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season, with cover over the grill. Plan shelter for your guests.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
We bring everything we need to cook and serve, so there is no need to borrow a grill.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue if a few things are right. Check these:
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- A spot well clear of buildings
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the grill
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
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. By late September, sunset in Dunsden Green is about 7:05pm; in December it is about 3:55pm. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
How to prepare
- Choose the menu a week or so before
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in Dunsden Green
Add a hog roast for bigger events
In Dunsden Green, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Family celebrations
- Big birthday parties
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
Within reach of Dunsden Green are historic houses such as Greys Court (3.9 miles north) and Mapledurham House (4.2 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
Before booking anyone
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How dietary needs are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- Plates, china and cutlery
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Instead of a takeaway delivery, a barbecue becomes part of the event, and the grill becomes a gathering point. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Our staff serve and clear
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
Read how we price and BBQ menu ideas.
For event organisers in Dunsden Green
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
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What affects the price in Dunsden Green
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Access to the cooking area
- Distance from us
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
A catered BBQ in Dunsden Green: what to know
Dunsden Green is about 1 mile north-east of Caversham, in Reading. Dunsden Green is well within our area for events and the places nearby. Dunsden Green is one of 34 places in Reading we cover.
Thinking of a barbecue in Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, generally the council’s. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like St Martin's Catholic Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
Wherever your event is in RG4, we can cook on site for your guests. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Littlestead Green (1 mile west), Play Hatch (1 mile south), Caversham Park Village (1 mile south-west), Emmer Green (1 mile south-west) and Caversham (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Norcot (4 miles south-west), West Reading (4 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (5 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (8 miles south) and Horncastle (5 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.8 miles south) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (2.8 miles south). The countryside around Dunsden Green includes Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Local schools include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Flowing Spring pub (0.6 miles south-east)
A closer look at the menu
BBQ ribs
Ribs make a barbecue feel like a feast, alongside the other meats.
Pulled pork
Pulled pork in a roll with coleslaw is hard to beat.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away