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Barbecue Catering in Padworth Common, West Berkshire
BBQ catering for events in Padworth Common: grilled on site and served by our team, so you can enjoy the day.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Informal weddings
A barbecue near Padworth Common
What happens on the day
Our chef runs the grill while our staff serve, so service stays steady. When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area. A summer barbecue in Padworth Common stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:10pm.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We pack away and leave the area tidy.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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BBQ catering for your event in Padworth Common
A good barbecue is about more than burgers: pulled pork, brisket and ribs turn it into a proper meal, with salads, coleslaw and potatoes on the side. Whether it’s retirement do’s and informal weddings, we will put together a menu of beef burgers, BBQ ribs and sausages for your guests.
A barbecue in the countryside near Padworth Common makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
- Area
- Padworth Common (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What BBQ catering costs
We work out each quote from:
- Whether you want china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel to Padworth Common
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Any venue rules
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
- The venue or postcode
Send us the date, the address or RG7 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Padworth Common: your questions answered
Can you do a barbecue in Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Which station is closest to Padworth Common?
Aldermaston station, about 1.7 miles north-west of the centre.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, with our staff serving and clearing.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Ask and we will quote for the mix.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can you cater in Padworth Common?
Yes, Padworth Common is in our area. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
What does the venue need to provide?
Space and a way in, mainly: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We’ll check anything else with you.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Let us know how many to expect.
Perfect for your event in Padworth Common
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Padworth Common. For example:
- Community fun days
- Summer staff days
- Evening wedding food
- Fundraising days
If guests are travelling by rail, Aldermaston station is about 1.7 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Whether travel is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
A barbecue or other catering?
Next to a formal plated meal, a barbecue is relaxed and sociable, and needs no kitchen at the venue. 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 book our barbecue in Padworth Common
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Timed around your day
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
See our pricing and BBQ menu ideas.
What we serve, dish by dish
BBQ ribs
Ribs make a barbecue feel like a feast, served alongside the burgers and sausages.
Beef burgers
A burger is the barbecue classic, loved by most ages.
Towns and villages near Padworth Common
Other occasions in Padworth Common
A catered BBQ in Padworth Common: what to know
Padworth Common is about 2 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. We cater events of every size in Padworth Common. Padworth Common is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Padworth Common to Reading (7 miles away).
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as The Willink School, often want a barbecue. Churches such as Church of St John the Baptist rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby generally does.
Events anywhere in RG7 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Whether your event is on Rectory Road and Baughurst Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the barbecue to you. Other places close to Padworth Common we cover include Old Warren (1 mile south), Padworth (1 mile north), Aldermaston Soke (1 mile south), Aldermaston (2 miles west) and Pamber Heath (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (9 miles west), Thatcham (6 miles west), Speenhamland (9 miles west), Spencers Wood (6 miles east), Calcot (5 miles north-east) and Shaw (9 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Calleva Museum (2.1 miles south). The countryside around Padworth Common includes Hosehill Lake.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue if a few things are right. Check these:
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the grill
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Request gluten-free rolls
Running late? Let us know, and we’ll work around it where possible.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards