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BBQ Catering in Great Shefford

Fresh from the grill, served at your event in Great Shefford: burgers, sausages, chicken skewers and ribs, with salads and potatoes on the side.

  • Fêtes, fairs and sports days
  • Close and cul-de-sac parties
  • Work barbecues

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BBQ catering for Great Shefford

What the cooking area needs

A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what we look for:

  • A spot well clear of buildings
  • A green light from whoever owns the site
  • A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up

If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.

What we serve

  • Chicken skewers
  • Jacket potatoes
  • Salads
  • Pulled pork
  • Sausages
  • BBQ ribs
  • New potatoes
  • Halloumi skewers (V)
  • Coleslaw
  • Beef brisket
  • Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
  • Beef burgers

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BBQ catering in Great Shefford, served hot

There’s something about a barbecue that gets people talking: people gather round the grill and come back for seconds. We will find the right spot at your venue in Great Shefford. For close and cul-de-sac parties and Fêtes, fairs and sports days, we’ll put together a menu of chicken skewers, beef burgers and sausages and more.

In a small place like Great Shefford, 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 plan the route. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls.

Ribs with a dark glaze resting on grill bars
Location
Great Shefford (RG17)
Region
West Berkshire
On the menu
Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
Extras
Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
Quote
Contact us for a quote
Last updated
27 October 2026

Is a barbecue right for your event?

Compared with ordering takeaway, a barbecue becomes part of the event, with the smell drawing people over. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.

Why us?

  • Timed around your day
  • An itemised quote
  • A choice of salads and potatoes
  • Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more

See how we price and BBQ menu ideas.

Planning a barbecue in Great Shefford

Great Shefford is about 8 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We cover Great Shefford and its neighbours for events. We bring barbecues to all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire. We cater events right across the region, from Great Shefford to Reading (about 20 miles away).

Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Shefford C.E. Primary School, often want a barbecue. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Great Shefford, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.

We cover events in every part of RG17 and the streets around it. That could mean an event in a garden on Station Road, The Mead and Miller's Field, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the barbecue. We also bring barbecues to events in East Shefford (1 mile south-east), Weston (1 mile south-east), East Garston (2 miles north-west), Shefford Woodlands (2 miles south-west) and East Garston Woodlands (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (8 miles south-east), Thatcham (10 miles south-east), Speenhamland (7 miles south-east), Hungerford (5 miles south-west), Lambourn (4 miles north-west) and Shaw (7 miles south-east).

Within reach you will find Sole Common Pond.

Map of Great Shefford © OpenStreetMap contributors

Why choose BBQ catering in Great Shefford?

Six meats to choose from

A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Great Shefford. Some of the most common are:

  • Community fun days
  • Evening wedding food
  • Family celebrations
  • Leaving and retirement parties

After a christening at a church such as Church of St Mary, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.

Comparing caterers

  • Which meats, sides and extras are included
  • How they handle allergens and dietary needs
  • If the price includes VAT
  • Any travel or access charges

Our BBQ planning guide

Looking after everyone

Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:

  • Ask which items contain gluten
  • Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
  • Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
  • Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces

The barbecue goes where we agreed, so the event carries on around us.

Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.

The process

One of us cooks, the others serve, so the queue keeps moving. After service, we clear up and pack away. By late September, sunset in Great Shefford is about 7:10pm; in December it’s about 4:00pm. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.

  1. Send a picture of where the barbecue could go.
  2. We confirm it works and send a quote.
  3. On the day, we cook on site under cover.
  4. Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
  5. We clear up so you don’t have to.

Preparing for the day

  • Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
  • Choose someone to meet us on arrival
  • Tell us which meats you’d like in advance

How to get a price

Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.

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Related guides

What comes off the grill

BBQ ribs

Ribs are a favourite with keen barbecue fans.

Sausages

Barbecued sausages are always popular, served in a roll or with sides.

For event organisers in Great Shefford

Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.

If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.

Your questions about a catered barbecue in Great Shefford

Is Great Shefford close to London?

About 58 miles from central London.

Is Great Shefford too small for a barbecue?

Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.

Do you label the food for allergies?

You will get allergen information for everything we serve, and we can label the vegetarian and vegan options.

What if it rains?

The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop it. Have a gazebo, marquee or room indoors for eating.

Do you cover Great Shefford?

We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.

Do we have to eat from rolls?

Of course. With salads and potatoes, it is a proper meal on a plate.

Will children like the BBQ?

Yes, generally: simple food in a roll suits most children. Tell us how many children to expect.

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. Ask and we will check.

What affects the price in Great Shefford

Each price is built from:

  • Travel to Great Shefford
  • Numbers
  • How easy it is to reach the spot
  • The date and time of year

Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.

What we need to know

To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:

  • The date and when you’d like to eat
  • Dietary requirements
  • The address or postcode
  • Rules from the venue or landowner

Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.

  • Grilled at your venue, outdoors and 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

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