West Berkshire · England
BBQ Catering for East Ilsley
BBQ catering in East Ilsley: our chef cooks on site, with burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, and our staff serve.
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Fundraising barbecues
- Informal weddings
BBQ catering for East Ilsley
BBQ catering in East Ilsley, cooked on site
Burgers, sausages and chicken skewers come straight off the grill, with sticky ribs, pulled pork and sliced brisket alongside. Pick the meats that suit your guests. On the menu are pulled pork, halloumi skewers and beef burgers, and we are frequently booked for retirement do’s and cricket, football and rugby club days.
Near East Ilsley, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll plan the route. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
- Location
- East Ilsley (RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to a buffet, barbecue food is hot and cooked to order. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Our staff serve and clear
- Add a hog roast alongside
Take a look at how we price and BBQ menu ideas.
Why choose BBQ catering in East Ilsley?
Food safety taken care of
People around East Ilsley book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Charity fundraisers
- Garden parties
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like The Ilsleys Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
A closer look at the menu
BBQ ribs
Sticky, glazed ribs are the messy treat of the menu.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Questions from East Ilsley
Is East Ilsley close to London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is the food cooked safely?
That’s one of the best reasons to have it catered: separate equipment for raw and cooked food, and everything cooked through.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
Yes. The hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and the barbecue adds choice.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Let us know how many to expect.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Let us know about allergies before the day.
Will you clear up afterwards?
We tidy the serving area, so there’s very little washing up. China is available on request.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What else we do in East Ilsley
Step by step
We arrive in good time before service, so the grill is hot by the time you want to eat. Your guests will smell it before they see it. In East Ilsley, late May sunsets come at about 8:55pm and midsummer ones at about 9:25pm, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We serve as people come up.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
How to prepare
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
After service, our staff clear up, leaving the spot tidy.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
What BBQ catering costs
The price comes down to:
- Access to the cooking area
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
- How many people are eating
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies we should know about
- The address or postcode
- Roughly how many people
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Planning the cooking spot
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- A spot well clear of buildings
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- Permission from the venue or landowner
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Salads
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
Barbecue venues around East Ilsley
East Ilsley is about 6 miles south of Didcot, in West Berkshire. East Ilsley and the surrounding area are covered for events. We cover all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 15 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. East Ilsley is within about 3 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
We cover events in every part of RG20. Streets in the area include High Street, Farriers Lane and Abingdon Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. We also bring barbecues to events in Compton (2 miles south-east), Chilton (3 miles north), Woodway (3 miles north-east), Upton (4 miles north) and Blewbury (4 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (9 miles south), Thatcham (9 miles south), Burghfield Common (13 miles south-east), Speenhamland (8 miles south), Hungerford (13 miles south-west) and Calcot (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Atlas Computer Laboratory (3.5 miles north) and Hampstead Norris Castle (3.9 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Churn Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Downs School (1.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Star pub (under half a mile south)
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away