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BBQ Catering in Lower Basildon
BBQ catering in Lower Basildon: our chef cooks on site, from burgers and sausages to ribs, pulled pork and brisket, served hot by our staff.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement do’s
- Evening wedding food
BBQ catering in Lower Basildon
Events we cater in Lower Basildon
Halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. For example:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Leaving and retirement parties
If the day starts at a church like St Bartholomew's Church, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
Before booking anyone
- Travel and any London charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Plates, china and cutlery
How our BBQ catering works in Lower Basildon
From the grill come burgers, sausages and chicken skewers, and pulled pork, brisket and ribs make it a proper feast. You choose the mix that suits your event. For Fêtes, fairs and sports days and club open days, we can cook pulled pork, halloumi skewers and BBQ ribs and more.
A barbecue in the countryside near Lower Basildon makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Lower Basildon (RG8)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Extras
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price a catered barbecue
There’s no fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- The date and time of year
- The journey to the venue
- The number of people
- Plates or china
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- An estimate of numbers
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Lower Basildon barbecues: local tips
Lower Basildon is about 7 miles west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Planning a catered barbecue in Lower Basildon? We can help. We cater all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. We cater events right across the region, from Lower Basildon to Reading (about 7 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Basildon Park (under half a mile south) and Mapledurham House (3.9 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. For guests coming by train, Goring & Streatley station, about 1.4 miles north-west, is the nearest station. Lower Basildon is within about 5 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in RG8, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Other places close to Lower Basildon we cover include Goring (2 miles north), Elvendon (2 miles north-east), Streatley (2 miles north-west), South Stoke (3 miles north) and Hungerford Green (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Didcot (9 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Wantage (14 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (9 miles east), Grove (15 miles north-west) and Benson (8 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Yattendon Castle (4.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Hartslock.
- Local pubs include The Old Tavern (less than half a mile north-west)
Places near Lower Basildon
Other occasions in Lower Basildon
Why choose BBQ catering in Lower Basildon?
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. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why Lower Basildon hosts choose us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Our staff serve and clear
- An itemised quote
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
Read our prices page or BBQ menu ideas.
FAQs for Lower Basildon
How far is Lower Basildon from London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you cater at venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
When should we book BBQ catering?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Midweek dates are generally easier to get. Fill in our quote form.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
Yes. The hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and the barbecue adds choice.
Is clearing up included?
Yes, we clear up after service. Ask if you’d like china.
Do you offer halal meat?
No, we don’t offer halal meat. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
Summer is the busiest time, but we cook all year. Plan shelter for your guests.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
That’s one of the best reasons to have it catered: separate equipment for raw and cooked food, and everything cooked through.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Beef brisket
Beef brisket is slow-cooked and sliced, rich and tender.
Where the barbecue can go in Lower Basildon
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- A spot where smoke will not blow into the house or marquee
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the grill
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up the barbecue on the agreed spot, put the cover up and get it hot. Then our chef cooks through the service time, timed to when you want to eat. Evening barbecues in Lower Basildon need a little planning: it is light until about 9:25pm in June but only about 7:10pm in late September. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- Send a photo of where the barbecue could go.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Choose the menu a week or so before
- Send final numbers in good time
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
We cook as your guests come up, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, at extra cost.
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards