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BBQ Catering in Lower Caversham
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, grilled at your venue in Lower Caversham by our team. We serve and tidy up.
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Family celebrations
BBQ catering in Lower Caversham
BBQ catering for your event in Lower Caversham
Hosting a barbecue usually means shopping, prepping, cooking and clearing. A catered barbecue takes all of that off your hands, so you can spend the time with your guests. Typical bookings include Fêtes, fairs and sports days and leaving and retirement parties, serving halloumi skewers, chicken skewers and pulled pork.
In a place like Lower Caversham, a barbecue at home is generally the easiest option. Let us know how we reach the garden, and we’ll do the rest. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
Running late? Let us know, and we will adjust where we can.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, at extra cost.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before service, so the barbecue is ready when you are. Your guests will smell it before they see it. A summer barbecue in Lower Caversham 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.
- 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 arrive in good time, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
- At serving time, the chef grills and the team serves.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Choose the menu a week or so before
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Lower Caversham
Which station is closest to Lower Caversham?
The closest is Reading station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Is Lower Caversham close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cater in Lower Caversham?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who does not eat meat. Let us know numbers for children.
What do you need from the venue?
Mostly space and access: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We will confirm details when we quote.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower does not stop it. Have a gazebo, marquee or room indoors for eating.
Do you label the food for allergies?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Why choose BBQ catering in Lower Caversham?
Halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Lower Caversham and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Summer parties in the garden
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Charity fundraisers
A green space like Eldon Square is tempting, but a catered barbecue there needs the landowner’s say-so.
What to look for in a quote
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What crockery is supplied
- Travel and any London charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with a barbecue cooked by friends, nobody is left cooking while the party happens, and food safety is in professional hands. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why Lower Caversham hosts choose us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Planned to your running order
Read how we price or BBQ menu ideas.
About the food
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Crunchy coleslaw suits barbecue food, while salads keep it light.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Lower Caversham barbecues: local tips
Lower Caversham is about 1 mile south of Caversham, in Reading. Lower Caversham and the surrounding area are covered for events. We bring barbecues to 34 places in Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
After a christening at a church such as St John the Baptist, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Reading station, about 0.7 miles south-west.
For events in RG4 and RG1, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Star Road, Send Road and Mill Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. For events just outside Lower Caversham, we cover Newtown (1 mile south-east), Caversham (1 mile north), Emmer Green (1 mile north), Caversham Park Village (1 mile north) and Reading (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Norcot (3 miles west), Tilehurst Within (3 miles west), Shinfield (4 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south-east), Horncastle (3 miles south-west) and Whitley Wood (3 miles south).
A little further out are Royal Berkshire Hospital (1 mile south) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (0.9 miles south). Open spaces near Lower Caversham include Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Schools near Lower Caversham include Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School (0.7 miles north-west) and Kendrick School (0.9 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Red Cow Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
- Local facilities include University of Reading library (1.8 miles south)
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- A spot well clear of buildings
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Lower Caversham
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
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How we price a catered barbecue
Each price is built from:
- Travel to Lower Caversham
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Crockery choices
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The address or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Roughly how many people
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards