Wokingham · England
Barbecue Catering in Newtown, Wokingham
Give your guests a catered BBQ at your event in Newtown. Our chef grills on site, so nobody you know is stuck at the barbecue.
- Charity fundraisers
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Summer staff days
Planning an event in Newtown?
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
BBQ catering in Newtown, served hot
There’s more to a catered barbecue than burgers: slow-cooked pulled pork, sliced beef brisket and glazed ribs make it feel like a meal, with salads, coleslaw and potatoes on the side. Whether it is 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays and engagement and anniversary parties, we can cook BBQ ribs, halloumi skewers and coleslaw.
Barbecues around Newtown are frequently relaxed garden affairs. A catered barbecue fits right in, with nobody you know stuck at the grill. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
What we serve, dish by dish
Sausages
Children normally head straight for the sausages.
Chicken skewers
Skewers are easy to serve and easy to eat, with salad or in a roll.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Instead of a takeaway delivery, a barbecue becomes part of the event, and the grill becomes a gathering point. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Newtown hosts choose us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Timed around your day
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
Read our prices page or our barbecue menu ideas.
Towns and villages near Newtown
What else we do in Newtown
Who books BBQ catering in Newtown?
Cooked properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart
Hosts in Newtown book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Informal weddings
- Garden parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Sports clubs and team events
For anyone arriving by rail, Reading station is about 1.1 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- What crockery is supplied
- Allergen information for every dish
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
FAQs for Newtown
Is Newtown close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London.
Could you cook in Eldon Square?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Most events pick three or four.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
Yes. The hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and the barbecue adds choice.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Is there anything for vegans?
We do. There is a halloumi option and a vegan option, cooked separately from the meat.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season, with cover over the grill. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Season and day of the week
- Travel to Newtown
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Dietary requirements
- Roughly how many people
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The address or postcode
Send us the date, the address or RG1 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
We get there well ahead of food time, so the grill is hot by the time you want to eat. The smell soon brings people over. By late September, sunset in Newtown is about 7:05pm; in December it’s about 3:55pm. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Show us the space.
- We check it and send a price.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Let us know about children’s numbers
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
Ask for a quote
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.
Related guides
Planning a barbecue in Newtown
Newtown is about 1 mile east of Reading, in Wokingham. We are happy to travel to Newtown for events and the places nearby. We bring barbecues to all 35 towns and villages across Wokingham.
Among the historic houses close to Newtown are Mapledurham House (4.3 miles north-west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. If the day starts at a church like St John and St Stephen, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
We cover events in every part of the RG1, RG6 and RG4 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on Orts Road, Eldon Road and Amity Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. We also bring barbecues to events in Lower Caversham (1 mile north-west), Reading (1 mile west), Earley (2 miles south-east), Caversham (2 miles north-west) and Play Hatch (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Wokingham (5 miles south-east), Crowthorne (9 miles south-east), Winnersh (3 miles south-east), Woosehill (5 miles south-east), Emmbrook (5 miles south-east) and Twyford (4 miles north-east). Newtown is one of the larger places we cover in Wokingham, with lots of choice for events.
Well-known places in the area include The Oracle (1.1 miles west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (0.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Newtown include Sonning Hill and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Local schools include Bulmershe College (under half a mile west) and Maiden Erlegh School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Fisherman's Cottage pub (within half a mile west)
- Other local spots include University of Reading library (1 mile south)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
We bring everything we need to cook and serve, so there’s no need to borrow a grill.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
- Parking near the grill
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Newtown
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away