Wokingham · England
Barbecue Catering in Hungerford, Wokingham
BBQ catering in Hungerford for your event: hot food off the grill, salads and sides, served by our staff.
- Community fun days
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Leaving parties
BBQ catering for Hungerford
What affects the price in Hungerford
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Crockery choices
- Numbers
- Site access
- Travel to Hungerford
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Rough numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
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.
BBQ catering in Hungerford, cooked on site
With BBQ catering, the barbecue, the food and the cooking are all on us. Our chef grills on site in Hungerford, under cover, while our staff serve your guests and tidy up. We are often asked to cater summer parties in the garden and charity fundraisers, serving pulled pork, sausages and halloumi skewers.
Country barbecues near Hungerford 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. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Hungerford
Is Hungerford close to London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Hungerford?
The closest is Twyford station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Is the meat halal?
We do not. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Our chef cooks outdoors, under cover, at your event, with our staff serving and clearing.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
Summer is the busiest time, but we cook all year, with cover over the grill. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Is there anything for vegans?
We do. There’s a halloumi option and a vegan option.
Will children like the BBQ?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who doesn’t eat meat. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
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What the cooking area needs
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what helps:
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- Permission from the venue or landowner
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Hungerford
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- Beef burgers
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- Beef brisket
A closer look at the menu
BBQ ribs
Ribs are a favourite with keen barbecue fans.
Beef brisket
Brisket is a favourite with people who like their beef, in a roll or with sides.
Hungerford barbecues: local tips
Hungerford is about 4 miles east of Woodley, in Wokingham. Planning a catered barbecue in Hungerford? We cover the whole area. We cater all 35 towns and villages in Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Hungerford to Reading (about 7 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Waltham St Lawrence Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
We bring barbecues to events all over RG10. Local streets include Hungerford Lane and Wicks Lane; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For events just outside Hungerford, we cover Shurlock Row (1 mile east), Waltham St Lawrence (1 mile north), Hurst (2 miles south-west), Whistley Green (2 miles west) and Ruscombe (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Reading (7 miles west), Wokingham (4 miles south), Woodley (4 miles west), Earley (5 miles south-west), Crowthorne (6 miles south) and Lower Earley (5 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Wokingham Hospital (4 miles south). Open spaces near Hungerford include Lavells Lake and South Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Public House (0.5 miles north)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we will work around it where possible.
China crockery is available on request, at extra cost.
Events we cater in Hungerford
Hot food straight off the grill
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Hungerford. Popular bookings include:
- Retirement do’s
- Garden parties
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Street parties
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Twyford station, roughly 2.1 miles west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for every dish
- Travel and any London charges
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
How it works
Our chef runs the grill while our staff serve, so the queue keeps moving. After service, we clear up and pack away. By late September, sunset in Hungerford is about 7:05pm; in December it’s about 3:55pm. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and get the grill hot.
- We cook and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with a DIY barbecue, nobody you know spends the event at the grill, and the cooking is in experienced hands. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why us?
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Served at the time you choose
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
See our pricing or our barbecue menu ideas.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away