West Berkshire · England
BBQ Catering for Great Lea Common
Want a barbecue in Great Lea Common without standing at the grill? Our chef and team handle everything, with burgers, ribs, pulled pork and more.
- Neighbourhood parties
- Charity fundraisers
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
Book a BBQ in Great Lea Common
BBQ catering for your event in Great Lea Common
The barbecue goes on a level, open spot outdoors with cover over it, well clear of walls, marquee sides and trees. Send us a picture of the space and we will confirm it. Whether it’s 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays and relaxed weddings and evening receptions, we will put together a menu of beef burgers, beef brisket and coleslaw and more.
In a small place like Great Lea Common, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Location
- Great Lea Common (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Instead of a takeaway delivery, a barbecue becomes part of the event, and the grill becomes a gathering point. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Meat-free choices on every menu
See how we price and our barbecue menu ideas.
For event organisers in Great Lea Common
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Before you choose a spot
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what helps:
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
- A spot where smoke won’t blow into the house or marquee
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
Why choose BBQ catering in Great Lea Common?
Proper vegetarian and vegan options
Hosts in Great Lea Common book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Evening wedding food
- Neighbourhood parties
Within reach of Great Lea Common are historic houses such as Stratfield Saye House (4.3 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
What to look for in a quote
- The full menu and the sides
- A clear list of what’s included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Whether VAT is included
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Great Lea Common
Do you come out to small places like Great Lea Common?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Great Lea Common?
The closest is Reading Green Park station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Midweek dates are normally easier to get. Use our quote form.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
That’s one of the best reasons to have it catered: separate equipment for raw and cooked food, and everything cooked through.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Ask and we’ll quote for the mix.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Let us know how many to expect.
What meats do you barbecue?
Beef burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Great Lea Common barbecues: local tips
Great Lea Common is about 3 miles south of Reading, in West Berkshire. Events in Great Lea Common are part of our patch. We cover 155 places across West Berkshire.
After a christening at a church such as St Paul's Church, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Oakbank, often want a barbecue.
Anywhere in RG7, we can bring the barbecue to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Great Lea Common, we also cover Three Mile Cross (1 mile south-east), Whitley Wood (1 mile north-east), Ryeish Green (1 mile south-east), Green Park (1 mile north-west) and Shinfield (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (15 miles west), Thatcham (12 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles west), Speenhamland (15 miles west), Calcot (4 miles north-west) and Shaw (14 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (3 miles north) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Longwater.
- Local schools include Ryeish Green School (0.8 miles south-east) and Geoffrey Field Junior School (1.1 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Six Bells pub (0.9 miles east)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
We set up on the spot we agreed and stay out of the way, leaving the rest of the space to you.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
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What affects the price in Great Lea Common
Things that change the price:
- Season and day of the week
- Access to the cooking area
- Numbers
- Whether you want china
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Details that help
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the event is
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
A barbecue is cooked as people eat, so we arrive ahead of food time and cook to demand. That keeps everything hot and fresh. For an evening barbecue in Great Lea Common, think about light: it is light until about 9:25pm in June but only about 7:10pm in late September. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We set up under cover before service.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
How to prepare
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or RG7 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
About the food
Pulled pork
A pulled pork roll is a barbecue favourite.
Beef burgers
Burgers cook quickly on the grill, which helps at busy times.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away