West Berkshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Fair Cross, West Berkshire
Want a barbecue in Fair Cross without standing at the grill? We bring the food, the barbecue and the staff, with burgers, ribs, pulled pork and more.
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
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- Family celebrations
A barbecue near Fair Cross
The process
If timings shift on the day, let your contact know, and we will adjust where we can. Barbecue food is cooked through service, so it is flexible. For an evening barbecue in Fair Cross, think about light: daylight lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:10pm. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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BBQ catering for your event in Fair Cross
BBQ catering means we bring the barbecue and do the cooking. We cook on site at your event in Fair Cross, outdoors under cover, and our staff serve and clear. We are often asked to cater back-garden get-togethers and neighbourhood parties, serving chicken skewers, BBQ ribs and pulled pork.
A barbecue in the countryside near Fair Cross makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. All the barbecue, none of the effort: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
- Area
- Fair Cross (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Also available
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
Slow-cooked meats such as pulled pork and brisket are ready to serve from the start, which takes the pressure off the grill.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Fair Cross
Which station is closest to Fair Cross?
Mortimer station, about 1.7 miles north-west of the centre.
Is Fair Cross too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is there anything for vegans?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Let us know how many to expect.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Of course. With salads and potatoes, it is a proper meal on a plate.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
We cook under cover, so the season doesn’t stop us. In winter, plan lighting and somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Can you do halal?
We don’t offer halal. Our meat-free options are there, or halal food would need to be arranged separately.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
We tidy the serving area. Ask if you’d like china.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
What the cooking area needs
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what helps:
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- Space for our vehicle nearby
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the grill
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Why choose BBQ catering in Fair Cross?
Six meats to choose from
In Fair Cross, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Informal weddings
- Leaving parties
- Family celebrations
Within reach of Fair Cross are historic houses such as Stratfield Saye House (0.7 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
Questions to ask before you book
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What crockery is supplied
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether VAT is included
Towns and villages near Fair Cross
Also in Fair Cross
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with a sit-down meal, a barbecue is relaxed and sociable, and needs no kitchen at the venue. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why us?
- An itemised quote
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Timed around your day
- Hot food straight off the grill
Take a look at our pricing or BBQ menu ideas.
Barbecues in Fair Cross: gardens, clubs and local tips
Fair Cross is about 6 miles east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Planning a catered barbecue in Fair Cross? We cover the whole area. We cover 155 places in West Berkshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 6 miles away.
Coming by train? Mortimer station is about 1.7 miles away. Churches such as Church of St. Mary the Virgin rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby generally does.
Here we cover the RG7 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Fair Cross, we also cover Stratfield Saye (1 mile south-west), West End Green (2 miles west), Stratfield Mortimer (2 miles north-west), Spanish Green (2 miles south) and Wokefield (3 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (14 miles west), Thatcham (11 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles north-west), Speenhamland (14 miles west), Spencers Wood (3 miles north-east) and Calcot (6 miles north).
A little further out are Beaumys Castle (1.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Longwater and The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
BBQ ribs
Ribs are a favourite with keen barbecue fans.
What BBQ catering costs
Each price is built from:
- Distance from us
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
- Season and day of the week
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, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Roughly how many people
- Where the event is
- Dietary requirements
- Any venue rules
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away