West Berkshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Fair Oak, West Berkshire
Six barbecue meats and proper vegetarian and vegan options, cooked on site in Fair Oak by our team. Our staff serve and clear.
- Garden parties
- Big birthday parties
- Summer staff days
BBQ catering in Fair Oak
How our BBQ catering works in Fair Oak
Some of the best barbecues are the ones where the host gets to sit down. We look after the grill, the serving and the clearing, so your time goes on your guests, not the food. We serve chicken skewers, pulled pork and coleslaw, and we’re regularly asked to cater leaving and retirement parties and work barbecues.
Country barbecues near Fair Oak are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Our staff serve and clear, so you are not left handing out rolls.
- Location
- Fair Oak (RG19)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Extras
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the grill
- Beef burgers
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Next to a formal plated meal, a barbecue keeps things informal, and it does not need a kitchen. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Fair Oak hosts choose us
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Six meats to choose from
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Served at the time you choose
See our prices page or BBQ menu ideas.
Nearby places to Fair Oak
Other occasions in Fair Oak
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, so nobody waits for the first round. By late September, sunset in Fair Oak is about 7:10pm; in December it’s about 4:00pm. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Send a picture of where the barbecue could go.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Fair Oak
What’s the nearest station to Fair Oak?
Thatcham station, about 3.6 miles north-west of the centre.
How far is Fair Oak from London?
About 49 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Yes, on plates with salads, coleslaw and potatoes, and china is available on request.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
How much choice do we need?
Three or four meats plus the vegetarian and vegan options suits most groups. Fewer items keeps service quick.
Will children like the BBQ?
Yes, generally: simple food in a roll suits most children. Give us a rough number of children.
Is the food cooked safely?
That is one of the best reasons to have it catered: separate equipment for raw and cooked food, and everything cooked through.
Do you need anything from us?
Mostly space and access: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We’ll confirm details when we quote.
Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
Our chef cooks through the agreed service time, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
For event organisers in Fair Oak
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
What affects the price in Fair Oak
Each price is built from:
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
- Distance from us
- The date and time of year
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, please mention:
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Fair Oak
Cooked on site, served hot
Hosts in Fair Oak book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Retirement do’s
- Sports clubs and team events
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Street parties
If the day starts at a church like Church of St Paul, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
- Plates, china and cutlery
What comes off the grill
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Chicken skewers
Chicken skewers are grilled on site, for guests who prefer chicken.
Barbecues in Fair Oak: gardens, clubs and local tips
Fair Oak is about 3 miles west of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Hosts in Fair Oak book us for events of all sizes. Fair Oak is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 12 miles away.
For a fundraiser at a school like Ashford Hill Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. If guests are travelling by rail, Thatcham station, about 3.6 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG19, so your event can be anywhere in it. For events just outside Fair Oak, we cover Ashford Hill (1 mile north), Plastow Green (1 mile west), Wolverton (1 mile south), Goose Hill (1 mile north-west) and Hyde End (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (6 miles north-west), Thatcham (4 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (7 miles north-east), Speenhamland (7 miles north-west), Hungerford (14 miles west) and Spencers Wood (11 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Old Chapel Textile Centre (3.6 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Fair Oak includes Thatcham Reed Beds.
- Local schools include The Hurst School (1.7 miles north-east)
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards