Wokingham · England
BBQ Catering for Lower Earley
BBQ catering in Lower Earley: our chef cooks on site, with burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, served hot by our staff.
- Charity fundraisers
- Summer staff days
- Leaving and retirement parties
Planning an event in Lower Earley?
BBQ catering in Lower Earley, cooked on site
The point of a catered barbecue is that you get to enjoy it. Our chef cooks, our staff serve and we tidy up afterwards, so your time goes on your guests, not the food. We are frequently asked to cater summer parties in the garden and summer staff days, with halloumi skewers, chicken skewers and beef burgers.
Around Lower Earley, a garden with room to spare is all you need. It suits that kind of day, with nobody you know stuck at the grill. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Barbecues in Lower Earley: gardens, clubs and local tips
Lower Earley is about 3 miles south-east of Reading, in Wokingham. We cater events of every size in Lower Earley. Lower Earley is one of 35 places in Wokingham where we cater.
For a fundraiser at a school like Radstock Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. If you had Maiden Erlegh Local Nature Reserve in mind, ask the council or landowner first: barbecues are often restricted in parks.
For events in RG6 and RG41, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and roughly how many guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Beech Lane, Gipsy Lane and Durand Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Lower Earley, we also cover Earley (1 mile north-west), Arborfield (2 miles south), Whitley (2 miles west), Shinfield (2 miles south-west) and Whitley Wood (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Reading (3 miles north-west), Wokingham (3 miles east), Crowthorne (6 miles south-east), Woosehill (3 miles east), Emmbrook (3 miles east) and Coley Park (3 miles north-west). Lower Earley is among the bigger towns we cover in Wokingham, with plenty of venues for events.
Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.4 miles north-west) and Beaumys Castle (4.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Lower Earley includes South Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Nearby schools include Maiden Erlegh School (0.7 miles north) and Crosfields School (1.3 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Poachers pub (1 mile east)
- Other local spots include University of Reading library (1.4 miles north-west)
About the food
Beef burgers
No barbecue is complete without burgers, and they’re a safe bet for children and adults alike.
Sausages
Children generally head straight for the sausages, and they’re easy to eat standing up.
Lower Earley questions
Could you cook in Maiden Erlegh Local Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Lower Earley close to London?
About 36 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
We cook under cover, so rain is not a problem for the food. Plan somewhere dry for your guests to eat.
Is clearing up included?
We tidy the serving area, so there’s very little washing up. Ask if you’d like china.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Sides include salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Generally, yes: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Tell us how many children to expect.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
Yes. Many bigger events have both. Ask and we will quote for the mix.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
What affects the price in Lower Earley
Things that change the price:
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
- The date and time of year
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- The address or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Busy weekends book 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.
Nearby places to Lower Earley
What else we do in Lower Earley
Step by step
We set up where we agreed and keep out of the way, so your event carries on around us. Smoke drifts, so we’ll think about the wind with you. For an evening barbecue in Lower Earley, think about light: daylight lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:05pm. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
Getting a price
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
Planning help
Where the barbecue can go in Lower Earley
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A spot well clear of buildings
- A spot where smoke won’t blow into the house or marquee
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Sausages
- Salads
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- Chicken skewers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with a DIY barbecue, nobody you know spends the event at the grill, and the cooking is in experienced hands. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Lower Earley hosts choose us
- An itemised quote
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Six meats to choose from
- Timed around your day
Read how we price and our barbecue menu ideas.
Events we cater in Lower Earley
No host spending the day cooking
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- Fundraising barbecues
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Street parties
If the day starts at a church like Trinity Church, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- The full menu and the sides
- Travel and any London charges
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area and pack away, so there is very little left for you to do.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors 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