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BBQ Catering for Kidmore End
Give your guests a catered BBQ at your event in Kidmore End. We cook on site and serve it hot.
- Family celebrations
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Birthdays and milestone parties
A barbecue near Kidmore End
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with a sit-down meal, a barbecue is relaxed and sociable, and needs no kitchen at the venue. What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why book our barbecue in Kidmore End
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Our staff serve and clear
- Timed around your day
- A full barbecue menu
See how we price and our barbecue menu ideas.
BBQ catering for your event in Kidmore End
For bigger events in Kidmore End, a barbecue can sit alongside a hog roast, giving guests both the spectacle and the variety. Ask and we’ll quote for both. Popular choices include sausages, halloumi skewers and chicken skewers, and we are regularly asked to cater informal weddings and leaving and retirement parties.
A barbecue in the countryside near Kidmore End makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
A closer look at the menu
BBQ ribs
Sticky, glazed ribs are the messy treat of the menu; have napkins ready.
Pulled pork
Pulled pork is ready to serve from the start of service, which keeps the queue moving.
The process
With cover over the grill, the weather rarely holds us up, though your guests will want shelter if it rains. Autumn and winter barbecues in Kidmore End get dark early: about 7:10pm by late September and 3:55pm by December. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
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Nearby places to Kidmore End
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Occasions we serve in Kidmore End
Hot food straight off the grill
In Kidmore End, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Summer staff days
- Street parties
- Charity fundraisers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
For a fundraiser at a school like Kidmore End Church of England Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school.
Before you book anyone
- Allergen information for every dish
- Travel and any London charges
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
What affects the price in Kidmore End
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Season and day of the week
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Plates or china
- The number of people
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Kidmore End barbecues: local tips
Kidmore End is about 2 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. Kidmore End is well within our area for events. Kidmore End is one of 34 places in Reading we cover.
Historic houses near Kidmore End include Mapledurham House (2.3 miles south-west) and Greys Court (3.1 miles north-east). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. After a christening at a church such as Church of St John the Baptist, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Anywhere in RG4, we can bring the barbecue to you. Local streets include Butlers Orchard, Coopers Pightle and Wood Lane; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Kidmore End, we also cover Sonning Common (1 mile north-east), Peppard Hill (1 mile north), Kingwood Common (2 miles north), Rotherfield Peppard (2 miles north-east) and Shepherd's Green (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Norcot (4 miles south), West Reading (4 miles south), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (7 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (10 miles south-east) and Horncastle (4 miles south).
A little further out are Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (3.4 miles south) and Battle Hospital (3.4 miles south). Open spaces near Kidmore End include Sonning Hill and Hartslock.
- Schools near Kidmore End include Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge (0.5 miles north-east) and The Warwick School (0.5 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Pack Horse Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
Common questions in Kidmore End
Is Kidmore End 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.
Is Kidmore End close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is there anything for vegans?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Tell us numbers so there is enough.
Do you need anything from us?
Space and a way in, mainly: somewhere level outside for the barbecue and the serving table. We will confirm details when we quote.
What if it rains?
The cooking area is covered, so it is guests who need a wet-weather plan.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
What meats do you barbecue?
Beef burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, with halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Sides include salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Let us know about allergies before the day.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Request gluten-free rolls
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.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- A clear way in from where we park
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards