West Berkshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Headley, West Berkshire
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, grilled at your venue in Headley by our chef. We serve and tidy up.
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Neighbourhood parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
BBQ catering in Headley
Planning the cooking spot
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what we look for:
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- A spot well clear of buildings
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the grill
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
BBQ catering in Headley, cooked on site
The barbecue goes on a level, open spot outdoors with cover over it, well clear of walls, marquee sides and trees. Send us a photo of the space and we’ll confirm it. We are often asked to cater informal weddings and reunions and family get-togethers, serving sausages, BBQ ribs and halloumi skewers.
Country barbecues near Headley are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. You get a barbecue without the work: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
- Area
- Headley (RG19)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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About the food
BBQ ribs
BBQ ribs bring a sticky, glazed favourite to the table; have napkins ready.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Common questions in Headley
Which station is closest to Headley?
Thatcham station, about 2.3 miles north of the centre.
Is Headley close to London?
About 51 miles from central London.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
Do you need anything from us?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Tell us what’s available on site and we will confirm the rest when we quote.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
We bring cover for the grill, so it’s guests who need a wet-weather plan.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
Yes. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage, cooked separately from the meat.
Can you do halal?
No, we don’t offer halal meat. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Events we cater in Headley
Hot food straight off the grill
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Headley. Some of the most common are:
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Evening wedding food
Coming by train? Thatcham station is about 2.3 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Whether plates or china are included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How dietary needs are handled
Step by step
The barbecue goes on the agreed spot, so your event carries on around us. Smoke drifts, so we’ll think about the wind with you. Sunset in Headley is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so an early-evening barbecue is generally in daylight.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
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.
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Headley barbecues: local tips
Headley is about 3 miles south of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Headley and the surrounding area are covered for events. Headley is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 13 miles away.
Historic houses near Headley include Shaw House (4.4 miles north-west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. For a fundraiser at a school like Cheam School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school.
For events in RG19, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Ashford Hill Road, Thornford Road and Harrow Drive, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. We also bring barbecues to events in Mill Green (1 mile east), Plastow Green (1 mile south-east), Heads Hill (1 mile north-west), Goose Hill (1 mile east) and Bishop's Green (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (4 miles north-west), Thatcham (3 miles north), Burghfield Common (9 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles north-west), Hungerford (12 miles west) and Spencers Wood (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.5 miles north-west) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (1.4 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Thatcham Reed Beds and Ladle Hill.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
Our chef cooks through the agreed service time, while our staff serve and keep things flowing.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Numbers
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Instead of asking a friend to man the grill, a catered barbecue means everyone gets to be a guest, and food safety is in professional hands. The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Why us?
- Timed around your day
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- No surprises: everything in writing
See our prices page and BBQ menu ideas.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards