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BBQ Catering for New Town
Thinking about a catered barbecue in New Town? Our chef cooks on site, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Neighbourhood parties
- Evening wedding food
Planning an event in New Town?
FAQs for New Town
Is New Town too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cater at venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Can you do halal?
No, we don’t offer halal meat. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
We cook under cover, so rain isn’t a problem for the food. Have a gazebo, marquee or room indoors for eating.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Weekday and off-season dates are often easier. Send us your details through our quote form.
Will children like the BBQ?
Burgers and sausages are generally the children’s favourites, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who doesn’t eat meat. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
What does the venue need to provide?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Tell us what’s available on site and we’ll confirm the rest when we quote.
BBQ catering in New Town, served hot
A home barbecue means hours at the grill and a pile of washing up. With BBQ catering, all of that is done for you, so you can spend the time with your guests. Popular choices include pulled pork, BBQ ribs and coleslaw, and typical bookings are for 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays and engagement and anniversary parties.
A barbecue in the countryside near New Town makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Where
- New Town (RG8)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Also available
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Also near New Town
Other occasions in New Town
How it works
Before service, we set up the grill and the serving table on the agreed spot. Then our chef cooks and the team serves through the time you’ve chosen. At midsummer, it is light in New Town until about 9:25pm, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:10pm.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We set up under cover before service.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Include children in your numbers
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
How to get a price
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
- A clear way in from where we park
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
- Beef burgers
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with a sit-down meal, a barbecue keeps things informal, and it does not need a kitchen. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, 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 us?
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Serving and clearing done for you
- An itemised quote
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read how we price or menu ideas for your barbecue.
How we price a catered barbecue
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Access to the cooking area
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- Plates or china
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
BBQ ribs
Ribs are a favourite with keen barbecue fans.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Crunchy coleslaw suits barbecue food, while salads keep it light.
Events we cater in New Town
Nobody in your party stuck at the grill
In New Town, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Garden parties
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Family celebrations
- Big birthday parties
Within reach of New Town are historic houses such as Basildon Park (1.4 miles north) and Mapledurham House (3.9 miles east). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one.
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- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The full menu and the sides
- How dietary needs are handled
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
The barbecue goes where we agreed, so the event carries on around us.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
New Town barbecues: local tips
New Town is about 7 miles west of Reading, in Oxfordshire. We cover events in New Town, as well as the surrounding area. New Town is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Reading, about 7 miles away.
For a fundraiser at a school like Basildon C.E. Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. If the day starts at a church like St Stephen's Church, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of New Town. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
We cater events across the RG8 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Wakemans and Pangbourne Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For events just outside New Town, we cover Upper Basildon (1 mile north-west), Stubbles (2 miles west), Burnt Hill (3 miles west), Ashampstead (3 miles west) and Ashampstead Green (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (10 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Wantage (15 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (10 miles east), Benson (10 miles north) and Tilehurst (4 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Yattendon Castle (3.5 miles west) and Battle Hospital (5.7 miles east). Open spaces near New Town include Hosehill Lake and Hartslock.
- Schools near New Town include St Andrew's School (1 mile south)
- Nearby, you will find The Beehive pub (0.5 miles west)
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away