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Barbecue Catering in Gallowstree Common, Reading
BBQ catering in Gallowstree Common: our chef cooks on site, with burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, served hot by our staff.
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Work barbecues
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
Book a BBQ in Gallowstree Common
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There’s more to a catered barbecue than burgers: pulled pork, brisket and ribs turn it into a proper meal, served with salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Typical bookings include work barbecues and charity fundraisers, with beef burgers, BBQ ribs and coleslaw.
Country barbecues near Gallowstree Common are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to a fixed venue menu, a catered barbecue lets you choose exactly what’s served, and eat outdoors. The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Why us?
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
See our prices page or BBQ menu ideas.
How it works
We set up where we agreed and keep out of the way, so your event carries on around us. Smoke drifts, so we’ll think about the wind with you. Evening barbecues in Gallowstree Common need a little planning: 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.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Preparing for the day
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
- Choose the menu a week or so before
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
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Questions from Gallowstree Common
How far is Gallowstree Common from London?
About 39 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Gallowstree Common?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Let us know how many to expect.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Do you label the food for allergies?
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve, and we can label the vegetarian and vegan options.
How much choice do we need?
Most events choose three or four meats, plus the meat-free options. Fewer items keeps service quick.
Can you do halal?
We do not offer halal. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
What does the venue need to provide?
Space and a way in, mainly: somewhere level outside for the barbecue and the serving table. We will check anything else with you.
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What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Salads
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Barbecue venues around Gallowstree Common
Gallowstree Common is about 3 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. Planning a catered barbecue in Gallowstree Common? We cover the whole area. We cater 34 places in Reading.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Tilehurst station, about 3.3 miles south. Churches such as Church of St John the Baptist rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby usually does.
Anywhere in RG4, we can bring the barbecue to you. That could mean an event in a garden on Reades Lane, Hearns Lane and Horsepond Road, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Cane End (1 mile south-west), Hook End (2 miles north-west), Stoke Row (2 miles north), Checkendon (3 miles north-west) and Woodcote (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Caversham (3 miles south-east), Norcot (4 miles south), West Reading (4 miles south), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south), Shinfield (8 miles south) and Arborfield Garrison (10 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (4.1 miles south). The countryside around Gallowstree Common includes Hartslock.
- Local schools include The Warwick School (0.6 miles south-east) and Kidmore End Church of England Primary School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Reformation pub (under half a mile west)
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
We cook as your guests come up, while our staff serve and keep things flowing.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
How we price a catered barbecue
Your quote depends on:
- The journey to the venue
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of people
- Plates or china
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies we should know about
- Rules from the venue or landowner
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or RG4 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes for a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Pulled pork
Pulled pork is ready to serve from the start of service, which keeps the queue moving.
Events we cater in Gallowstree Common
Hot food straight off the grill
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Gallowstree Common. For example:
- Fundraising barbecues
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Summer staff days
- Club open days
PTAs at schools such as Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days.
Questions to ask before you book
- How dietary needs are handled
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether travel is included
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away