Wokingham · England
BBQ Catering in Hurst
Hot off the grill at your event in Hurst: burgers, sausages, chicken skewers and ribs, plus sides, served by our staff.
- Informal weddings
- Charity fundraisers
- Community fun days
BBQ catering for Hurst
BBQ catering in Hurst, served hot
Whether it’s twenty friends in a garden or a whole workforce in a car park, a barbecue can be planned around the size of your event. Give us an idea of numbers and we’ll suggest a menu. We are often asked to cater neighbourhood parties and back-garden get-togethers, with BBQ ribs, beef brisket and chicken skewers.
A barbecue in the countryside near Hurst makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
Hurst barbecues: local tips
Hurst is about 2 miles east of Woodley, in Wokingham. Hurst and the surrounding area are covered for events. Hurst is one of 35 towns and villages in Wokingham where we cater.
If you had Loddon Nature Reserve in mind, ask the council or landowner first: barbecues are frequently restricted in parks. After a christening at a church such as Hurst Gospel Hall, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
We bring barbecues to events all over the RG10 postcode area. Local streets include Braybrooke Drive, School Road and Tape Lane; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Hurst, we also cover Whistley Green (1 mile north-west), Twyford (2 miles north), Hungerford (2 miles north-east), Ruscombe (2 miles north) and Woodley (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Reading (5 miles west), Wokingham (3 miles south), Earley (4 miles south-west), Crowthorne (6 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles south-west) and Newtown (4 miles west).
A little further out are Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2.7 miles south-west) and Wokingham Hospital (3.2 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Sonning Hill and Lavells Lake.
- Nearby schools include Waingels College (1.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Green Man pub (under half a mile north-east)
What we serve, dish by dish
Beef brisket
Brisket makes a barbecue feel like a proper meal, especially at a wedding or work event.
Chicken skewers
Chicken skewers are grilled on site, for guests who prefer chicken.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A spot well clear of buildings
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Hurst: your questions answered
Could you cook in Loddon Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
Do you come out to small places like Hurst?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes. There’s a halloumi option and a vegan option, cooked separately from the meat.
Do you offer halal meat?
No, we don’t offer halal meat. Our meat-free options are there, or halal food would need to be arranged separately.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Let us know about allergies before the day.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Will children like the BBQ?
Normally, yes: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Tell us how many children to expect.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Yes, on plates with salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
We cook as your guests come up, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with a barbecue cooked by friends, nobody is left cooking while the party happens, and food safety is in professional hands. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Hurst hosts choose us
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Timed around your day
- Sides to make it a full meal
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read how we price and our barbecue menu ideas.
Events we cater in Hurst
Nobody in your party stuck at the grill
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. For example:
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Leaving parties
- Family celebrations
- Neighbourhood parties
Coming by train? Twyford station is about 1.4 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
- What crockery is supplied
What BBQ catering costs
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- Access to the cooking area
- The date and time of year
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
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.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the event is
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you are 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.
Towns and villages near Hurst
Other occasions in Hurst
Step by step
Barbecue food is best straight off the grill, so we cook to order through service. Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the start, which keeps the queue moving. For an evening barbecue in Hurst, think about light: daylight lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:05pm. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We check the space and quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
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- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards