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BBQ Catering for Finchampstead
Thinking about a catered barbecue in Finchampstead? We cook outdoors under cover, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Neighbourhood parties
- Garden parties
BBQ catering in Finchampstead
BBQ catering for your event in Finchampstead
A home barbecue means hours at the grill and a pile of washing up. A catered barbecue takes all of that off your hands, so you can enjoy your own event. Whether it is Fêtes, fairs and sports days and summer parties in the garden, we can cook sausages, beef brisket and coleslaw for your guests.
In a small place like Finchampstead, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll handle the rest. Everything is cooked through properly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Next to a fixed venue menu, a catered barbecue lets you choose exactly what’s served, and eat outdoors. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why Finchampstead hosts choose us
- A full barbecue menu
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Our chef at the grill, not you
See our prices page and our barbecue menu ideas.
Who books BBQ catering in Finchampstead?
Cooked properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Finchampstead. For example:
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Charity fundraisers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Leaving and retirement parties
If the day starts at a church like Church of St James, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
Questions to ask before you book
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether plates or china are included
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel or access charges
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
The serving table is kept tidy and stocked, right through the service.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Beef brisket
Towns and villages near Finchampstead
Other occasions in Finchampstead
Organising for someone else?
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
What affects the price in Finchampstead
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Distance from us
- The number of people
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Crockery choices
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Roughly how many people
- Dietary requirements
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
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.
What happens on the day
With cover over the grill, the weather rarely holds us up, but plan somewhere dry for people to eat. By late September, sunset in Finchampstead is about 7:05pm; in December it’s about 3:55pm. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- At serving time, the chef grills and the team serves.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Include children in your numbers
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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About the food
Beef brisket
Beef brisket is slow-cooked and sliced, for a more substantial plate.
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are grilled on site and served in a bun, straight from the grill to the bun.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Finchampstead
Is Finchampstead too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Finchampstead?
The closest is Crowthorne station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, and our staff serve and clear.
Will you clear up afterwards?
We tidy the serving area. China is available on request.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. In winter, plan lighting and somewhere warm for guests to eat.
How do you handle food safety?
Cooking properly is our job: raw and cooked food are kept apart, with separate tongs and boards.
Do you label the food for allergies?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
A catered BBQ in Finchampstead: what to know
Finchampstead is about 2 miles north-west of Yateley, in Wokingham. Events in Finchampstead are part of our patch. Finchampstead is one of 35 places in Wokingham where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Finchampstead to Reading (about 8 miles away).
A green space like Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve is tempting, but a catered barbecue there needs the landowner’s say-so. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Crowthorne station, about 1.7 miles east.
Here we cover the RG40 postcode area. Local streets include The Village, Manor Barns Lane and Longwater Lane; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Eversley Centre (1 mile south-west), Eversley Cross (1 mile south), California (1 mile north-west), Eversley (1 mile west) and Lower Common (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Reading (8 miles north-west), Wokingham (3 miles north), Woodley (7 miles north), Earley (6 miles north-west), Crowthorne (3 miles east) and Lower Earley (5 miles north-west).
A little further out are Pinewood Hospital (3.2 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Wildmoor Heath and Horseshoe Lake.
- Schools near Finchampstead include Yateley School (1.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Queen's Oak pub (0.5 miles north)
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards