West Berkshire · England
BBQ Catering in Earlstone Common
BBQ catering in Earlstone Common: our chef cooks on site, from burgers and sausages to ribs, pulled pork and brisket, served hot by our staff.
- Summer parties in the garden
- Community fun days
- Club open days
Book a BBQ in Earlstone Common
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
About our BBQ catering in Earlstone Common
The barbecue goes on a level, open spot outdoors with cover over it, away from buildings, fences and overhanging branches. Send us a picture of the space and we’ll confirm it. For fundraising barbecues and 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays, we’ll put together a menu of coleslaw, sausages and halloumi skewers for your guests.
Country barbecues near Earlstone Common are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Location
- Earlstone Common (RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Extras
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we serve, dish by dish
Sausages
Sausages are a barbecue favourite, in a roll or on a plate.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Barbecues in Earlstone Common: gardens, clubs and local tips
Earlstone Common is about 3 miles south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We cater events of every size in Earlstone Common. Earlstone Common is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 16 miles away.
After a christening at a church such as Church of the Ascension, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Nearby historic houses include Highclere Castle (2.6 miles south-west) and Stargroves (3.9 miles west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking.
Here we cover the RG20 postcode area. We also bring barbecues to events in Burghclere Common (1 mile north), Burghclere (1 mile south-west), Newtown Common (1 mile north), Wash Water (2 miles north-west) and Sandleford (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (3 miles north), Thatcham (4 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles north), Hungerford (9 miles north-west) and Spencers Wood (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.2 miles north-east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
- Schools near Earlstone Common include Burghclere Primary School (0.6 miles south) and Horris Hill School (0.9 miles north-west)
Step by step
We get there well ahead of food time, so the barbecue is ready when you are. The smell soon brings people over. A summer barbecue in Earlstone Common stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:10pm.
- 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
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
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Why choose BBQ catering in Earlstone Common?
Next to a formal plated meal, a barbecue is relaxed and sociable, and it doesn’t need a kitchen. 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 book with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Served at the time you choose
- Our staff serve and clear
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
See our prices page and BBQ menu ideas.
Looking after everyone
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
The serving table is kept tidy and stocked, so the barbecue looks as good at the end as at the start.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Season and day of the week
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
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.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- An estimate of numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The address or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Earlstone Common
Nobody in your party stuck at the grill
Hosts in Earlstone Common book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Fundraising days
- Neighbourhood parties
- Club open days
If guests are travelling by rail, Newbury station, about 3 miles north, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- A clear list of what’s included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Earlstone Common: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Earlstone Common?
Newbury station, about 3 miles north of the centre.
How far is Earlstone Common from London?
About 54 miles from central London.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes. There is a halloumi option and a vegan option.
Is clearing up included?
Yes, we clear up after service. China is available on request.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
We can. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
How many meats should we choose?
Most events choose three or four meats, plus the meat-free options. A shorter menu also speeds up service.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Of course. A barbecue works as a plated meal with sides.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away