Wokingham · England
BBQ Catering in Langley Common
Six barbecue meats and proper vegetarian and vegan options, cooked on site in Langley Common by our chef. We serve and tidy up.
- Summer staff days
- Fundraising days
- Club open days
A barbecue near Langley Common
BBQ catering in Langley Common, served hot
A barbecue suits mixed groups well, because there is beef, chicken and pork to choose from, and proper vegetarian and vegan options too. We’re frequently asked to cater close and cul-de-sac parties and leaving parties, serving pulled pork, coleslaw and BBQ ribs.
A barbecue in the countryside near Langley Common makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with a DIY barbecue, nobody you know spends the event at the grill, and the food is cooked properly by people who do it every week. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read how we price and BBQ menu ideas.
Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
All the cooking and serving equipment comes with us, so you don’t need to find grills or tongs.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
What BBQ catering costs
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Plates or china
- How many people are eating
- Distance from us
- Site access
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- Allergies we should know about
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Where the barbecue can go in Langley Common
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- Space for our vehicle nearby
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- BBQ ribs
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
Step by step
When we arrive, we position the grill under cover and get it up to heat. Then our chef cooks through the service time, timed to when you want to eat. A summer barbecue in Langley Common stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:05pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and the space for the barbecue and send a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
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Nearby places to Langley Common
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Barbecue venues around Langley Common
Langley Common is about 2 miles south-west of Wokingham, in Wokingham. We cater events of every size in Langley Common. We bring barbecues to all 35 towns and villages in Wokingham.
Coming by train? Wokingham station, about 2.5 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Thinking of a barbecue in Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, normally the council’s.
We cater events across the RG40 and RG41 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on Langley Common Road and School Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Barkham (1 mile east), Arborfield Garrison (1 mile south), California (1 mile south-east), Eversley (2 miles south) and Finchampstead (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Reading (5 miles north-west), Woodley (4 miles north), Earley (3 miles north-west), Crowthorne (4 miles east), Lower Earley (3 miles north-west) and Winnersh (3 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Beaumys Castle (4 miles west) and Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2.1 miles north). The countryside around Langley Common includes South Lake and Holt Copse & Joel Park.
- Schools near Langley Common include Bohunt School Wokingham (1 mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The Bramshill Hunt pub (0.6 miles south-west)
Langley Common: your questions answered
How far is Langley Common from London?
About 35 miles from central London.
Can you do a barbecue in Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Can you cater in Langley Common?
Yes, Langley Common is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
Can you do halal?
We do not offer halal. Our meat-free options are there, or halal food would need to be arranged separately.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. In winter, plan lighting and somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Is clearing up included?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
Why choose BBQ catering in Langley Common?
Add a hog roast for bigger events
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Langley Common. Popular bookings include:
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Charity fundraisers
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
If the day starts at a church like St Eligius, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Any travel or access charges
- Whether plates or china are included
About the food
Pulled pork
Pulled pork in a roll with coleslaw is hard to beat, filling and easy to eat.
Chicken skewers
Chicken on skewers suits mingling guests, with salad or in a roll.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away