West Berkshire · England
BBQ Catering in Frilsham
Hosting a barbecue in Frilsham without doing the cooking: we bring the barbecue, the food and the staff.
- Summer parties in the garden
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Fundraising barbecues
BBQ catering in Frilsham
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- A spot where smoke will not blow into the house or marquee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Salads
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
How our BBQ catering works in Frilsham
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, while you look after your guests. Typical bookings include summer parties in the garden and community fun days, serving coleslaw, pulled pork and beef brisket.
Country barbecues near Frilsham are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve.
- Where
- Frilsham (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Extras
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- The date and time of the event
- An estimate of numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Beef burgers
Burgers cook quickly on the grill, which helps at busy times alongside the slow-cooked meats.
Planners, venues and businesses
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
FAQs for Frilsham
Do you cater at venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Frilsham?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
We tidy the serving area. China is available on request.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Let us know numbers for children.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve, and we will label the meat-free choices clearly.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
We cook under cover, so the season doesn’t stop us. In winter, plan lighting and somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Barbecues in Frilsham: gardens, clubs and local tips
Frilsham is about 4 miles north-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Frilsham and the surrounding area are covered for events. Frilsham is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 10 miles away.
For a fundraiser at a school like Yattendon C.E. Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. Churches such as Church of St Frideswide rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby normally does. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Frilsham. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Events anywhere in RG18 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue. From Beechfield Lane, Hatchets Lane and Chapel Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and cook there. We also bring barbecues to events in Yattendon (1 mile north-east), Wellhouse (2 miles west), Little Hungerford (2 miles west), Hampstead Norreys (2 miles north-west) and Oare (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (6 miles south-west), Thatcham (4 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (8 miles south-east), Speenhamland (6 miles south-west), Hungerford (13 miles west) and Spencers Wood (11 miles east).
A little further out are West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.7 miles south-west) and Yattendon Castle (1 mile north). The countryside around Frilsham includes Nature Discovery Centre.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Pot Kiln pub (less than half a mile east)
What happens on the day
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower won’t stop it, but plan somewhere dry for people to eat. Autumn and winter barbecues in Frilsham get dark early: about 7:10pm by late September and 4:00pm by December. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Show us the space.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We clear up so you don’t have to.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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A catered barbecue compared with other options
Instead of asking a friend to man the grill, a catered barbecue means everyone gets to be a guest, and the food is cooked by people who do it every week. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Timed around your day
- Cooked on site by our chef
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at our pricing and BBQ menu ideas.
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Other occasions in Frilsham
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
The serving table is kept tidy and stocked, so the barbecue looks as good at the end as at the start.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
Occasions we serve in Frilsham
Barbecue and hog roast together, if you like
In Frilsham, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Summer staff days
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Fundraising barbecues
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
Coming by train? Midgham station, about 4.3 miles south, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs are handled
- What crockery is supplied
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Any travel or access charges
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards