Wokingham · England
BBQ Catering for Earley
Six barbecue meats and proper vegetarian and vegan options, grilled at your venue in Earley by our team. We serve and tidy up.
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BBQ catering for Earley
BBQ catering in Earley, served hot
Barbecues are good at pleasing everyone, because there is beef, chicken and pork to choose from, and proper vegetarian and vegan options too. On the menu are sausages, coleslaw and BBQ ribs, and typical bookings are for back-garden get-togethers and retirement do’s.
Garden barbecues are a classic in Earley, with a club, hall or pub garden as a good alternative. All we need is a level spot with clearance. All the barbecue, none of the effort: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
Perfect for your event in Earley
Hot food straight off the grill
Hosts in Earley book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Leaving parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Neighbourhood parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Earley station, about 0.9 miles north-east.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- How dietary needs are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether plates or china are included
What affects the price in Earley
The biggest factors are:
- Distance from us
- Site access
- Crockery choices
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Rough numbers
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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. Sunset in Earley is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so an early-evening barbecue is typically in daylight.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about children’s numbers
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning a barbecue in Earley
Earley is about 2 miles south-east of Reading, in Wokingham. We’re happy to travel to Earley for events. Earley is one of 35 towns and villages in Wokingham where we cater.
Thinking of a barbecue in Maiden Erlegh Local Nature Reserve? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, typically the council’s. After a christening at a church such as Trinity Church, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Events anywhere in RG6, RG2 and RG1 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and roughly how many guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Elm Road, Elm Lane and Mays Lane, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Being close to the A327 and A3290, Earley is easy for us to reach with the barbecue. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Lower Earley (1 mile south-east), Whitley (1 mile west), Newtown (2 miles north-west), Whitley Wood (2 miles south-west) and Shinfield (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Wokingham (4 miles south-east), Crowthorne (7 miles south-east), Woosehill (4 miles south-east), Emmbrook (3 miles east), Twyford (4 miles north-east) and Charvil (4 miles north-east). Earley is one of the larger places we cover in Wokingham, with plenty of venues for events.
A little further out are Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.7 miles north-west) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (1.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Earley include South Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Local schools include Maiden Erlegh School (0.5 miles north-east) and Leighton Park School (0.7 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Three Tuns pub (0.7 miles north)
- Other local spots include University of Reading library (0.7 miles north-west)
What comes off the grill
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are quick to grill, which helps at busy times alongside the slow-cooked meats.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
- Request gluten-free rolls
We set up on the spot we agreed and stay out of the way, leaving the rest of the space to you.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
Places near Earley
Other occasions in Earley
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to a fixed venue menu, you pick the meats, the sides and the meat-free options yourself. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- A full barbecue menu
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Served at the time you choose
See our pricing or our barbecue menu ideas.
Before you choose a spot
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
- A green light from whoever owns the site
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Sausages
- New potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
Common questions in Earley
Can you do a barbecue in Maiden Erlegh Local Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
Which station is closest to Earley?
Earley station, about 0.9 miles north-east of the centre.
How much choice do we need?
Most events choose three or four meats, plus the meat-free options. A shorter menu also speeds up service.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Let us know how many to expect.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season, with cover over the grill. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
What if it rains?
The cooking area is covered, but guests will want shelter too.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away